MarineServices.ie has announced the return of the commercial vessel Puffin to her home port of Dun Laoghaire. Initially commissioned for the Commissioners of Irish Lights, the Puffin played a vital role in assisting Irish Lights vessels by towing buoys from their depot to the main ship, the Granuaile, from as early as 1984.
Crew operations aboard Puffin in Dún Laoghaire Harbour, demonstrating her active role in commercial marine works following her acquisition by MarineServices.ie.
In early 2025, MarineServices, ie acquired the Puffin as part of our strategy to expand our commercial services and operations. Since her purchase, the Puffin has been instrumental in various projects, including the installation of the Airfloat MPS drive-up dock project for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Additionally, she has successfully salvaged swim ladders from the 40-foot swimming area, among other tasks.
Aft deck view of Puffin, illustrating her generous deck space suitable for cargo, POD-mounted equipment, or specialist marine operations.
Puffin is an enviable workboat, originally built under Lloyd's certification. She has a hull thickness of 8mm steel, giving her unbeatable toughness, perfect for commercial vessel operations.
Wheelhouse and forward deck of Puffin, showcasing the robust, Lloyds-certified workboat design built for demanding commercial use.
Puffin’s deck space is very generous, with lots of space for cargo or to mount PODs for other operations, such as a small dive operations centre.
Crew operations aboard Puffin off Dún Laoghaire Harbour, demonstrating her active role in commercial marine works following her acquisition by MarineServices.ie.
Since her time with Irish Lights, Puffin has had a deck winch added, capable of 4 tons and certified to 4 tons, along with a crane certified to 2.1 tons at max reach, which can access the entire deck cargo area and over the stern of the vessel.
Puffin underway in the commercial port environment of Dublin Port, reinforcing her role as a capable and certified vessel available for charter throughout Ireland.
The crane is an excellent feature that allows the Puffin to load cargo from shore without additional requirements.
Onboard crane and deck equipment in operation, featuring the 2.1-tonne certified crane and deck layout that allows efficient loading directly from shore.
The Puffin is fully certified by the Marine Survey Office with a P5 license. Her crane, deck winch, capstan, and all necessary lifting equipment, including slings and chains, are also certified for operations.
The Puffin is available for charter throughout Ireland and is a versatile vessel suitable for a wide range of tasks, including dive support, transport, salvage, and more. We take pride in bringing her back and preserving a unique part of Dun Laoghaire’s heritage for the future.
