New Publication – Marine Classification Society and Statutory Surveys
We are delighted to announce that Peter Broad has authored a new and up-to-date Handy Guide for the International Institute of Marine Surveying. Marine Classification Society and Statutory Surveys: A Handy Guide What a marine surveyor needs to know about Marine Classification Society and Statutory Surveys – an introduction’ has been authored by Peter Broad, […]
Milestone Achievement for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group
We have had a very busy week in Vietnam with the preparation of the MV ‘Menawthan’ to sail away from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to the UK. This purpose designed and built cargo vessel will provide a year-round lifeline link for freight and 12 passengers from the Isles of Scilly to Penzance, when she […]
Successful Sea Trials for MV Menawethan – for the Isles of Scilly’s Steamship Co.
It is a great pleasure to be part of the very professional team that has brought the design, construction, and commissioning of this purpose-built little ship to this point, enabling her excellent performance at the Sea Trials. I am confident she will provide many years of freight and passenger service to the Isles of Scilly […]
BRM News – September 2025
It has been our great pleasure to attend the Sea and Gas Trials on the ‘WOODSIDE JIRRUBAKURA’ the 174,000m3 LNGC built by Hanwha Ocean Shipyard (ex DSME), on behalf of the Charterers. The Sea and Gas Trials were conducted expertly by the shipyard and the Owners’ team. The high quality of building and outfitting these […]
Broadreach Marine Achieves Fifth Consecutive ISO 9001 Audit Success with DNV
We are please to announce that Broadreach Marine has successfully completed our fifth Annual ISO 9001 External Audit from DNV, with no Non-Conformities and excellent feedback from the Auditor on our Ship Newbuilding Project Management and Plan Approval process quality management procedures. Peter Broad said ..’It is so important for us to demonstrate that we set ourselves apart […]
Progress Update on the Isle of Scilly New Shipbuilding Project in Vietnam
We are pleased to say that the two ship Isle of Scilly New Building Project is going well in Piriou Shipyard in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Please follow this link to see how Peter Broad is helping oversee the newbuilding on behalf of the Isle of Scilly Steamship Co, in Penzance, Cornwall.’ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/isles-of-scilly-steamship-company-limited_scillonianiv-shipbuild-megablock05-activity-7354448445450907650-rjdS?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAXqO3gBlLHglFUxovrBk0FUR0GTvzsc_1I&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=whatsapp
BOE SHENANDOAH COMPLETED – BROADREACH DELIVERS ON DIVERSE PROJECTS
Our thanks goes to Matthews Daniel and with Captain Moon for Marine Warranty Surveys AND completing this substantial project for the final load-out.
2024 Round up – we’ve been busy
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has two new vessels underway. Our very own Peter Broad is part of the project management team and as a proud Cornishman, this project is one he’s been keen to be involved with all his life. ‘Proper job’ as he’d say! Read all about it here.
Keel laying ceremony for the new passenger vessel SCILLONIAN IV and the new cargo vessel MENAWETHAN
A ceremony attended by dignitaries has marked the official ‘birth date’ for the two new ships which will serve the Penzance to Isles of Scilly route for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group (ISSG). This significant milestone in the build process has been recognised for centuries as the official ‘birth’ of any new ship and is an […]
Major milestone reached in Scilly’s new ships project – Broadreach’s team manages the project
Building work is now officially underway on the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s (ISSG) new passenger and freight vessels, with the first steel for the new ships being cut during a special ceremony at Piriou’s shipyard in Vietnam. The event marks the start of the build and was attended by senior company executives from ISSG and Piriou. […]
