Falmouth based marine contractors, Keynvor Morlift (KML) have invested in a new barge which will triple its cargo carrying capacity as part of their continued expansion.
The arrival of the flat top barge, ‘Selina’, comes as KML celebrates being recognised at the recent New Horizons Awards for their exceptional business growth and success in capitalising on new opportunities.
Working alongside the company’s other barge, ‘Mormaen 15’, ‘Selina’ will enable KML to triple their company’s rock armour carrying capacity. The company has gained a strong reputation for their ability to supply, deliver and place rock armour to improve sea defences around the coast. Recent projects have included schemes at Hinkley Point and Hollicombe in Devon and ‘Selina’ is currently being loaded with Cornish granite which will be exported from Falmouth to a contract in Hastings.
A few weeks ago, KML won The Business Growth Award at the inaugural New Horizons Awards. The awards have been introduced by Marine-i to shine a light on business talent and innovation within the marine technology sector in the region.
Marine-i’s judges were very impressed with the rapid growth that KML has achieved and the way in which it has embraced new initiatives such as securing Falmouth Wharves to create a base for KML and other marine businesses to grow as well as sourcing Cornish granite to fulfil rock armour contracts.
KML’s Managing Director, Diccon Rogers, was presented with the award by Richard Noble OBE, a long time holder of the world land speed record, at an event hosted at the China Fleet Country Club, Saltash.
Speaking after the ceremony, Mr Rogers said,
“We are very proud to be a Cornwall based company operating regionally, nationally and internationally and so are delighted to be recognised by Marine-i for our success. We are committed to further growth and development. By extending our rock carrying capacity through the purchase of ‘Selina’, we can offer reductions in delivery times and increased scale and efficiency to clients on future contracts.”