Seabound Engineering Secures Major Contract to Build a Mussel Harvester for Leading UK Mussel Producer

Seabound Engineering, a leading marine engineering company based in
Greencastle, Co. Donegal, is thrilled to announce the award of a significant contract
with one of the largest mussel farming companies in the UK.

The contract involves the construction of an advanced 25-meter mussel harvester,
designed by Rockabill Marine Design (RMD), a leading name in naval architecture.
This partnership highlights Seabound Engineering’s position as a trusted supplier of
the cutting-edge marine vessel for the aquaculture industry, and expands its
influence across international waters.

“We are proud to collaborate with a major UK mussel producer and bring Rockabill
Marine Design’s vision to life,” said Thomas Havlin, Managing Director of Seabound
Engineering. “This is an exciting opportunity for Seabound, allowing us to showcase
our expertise in building vessels that meet the highest standards of efficiency,
sustainability, and performance.”

Ruairi Grimes, Managing Director of Rockabill Marine Design, also expressed his
enthusiasm for the project: “We are delighted to be working with Seabound
Engineering again on this important venture. Seabound’s dedication to quality and
innovation aligns perfectly with our design philosophy, and we have complete
confidence that they will deliver vessels of the highest standard.

Having previously collaborated with Seabound, we know they are the ideal partner for this project, and
we look forward to seeing this mussel harvester come to life. The 25-meter monohull
has been designed using the latest Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques
to optimise the hull shape specifically for the unique operational profile of the farm.”

This ensures the vessels will operate efficiently and smoothly under the challenging
conditions presented by the UK mussel farming environment.

The project will also have a positive impact on the local economy in Donegal,
creating new employment opportunities during the construction phase. The vessel is
expected to be delivered by June 2026.