Marine Design International

25/06/2026

We have been very busy drawing boats, colouring in and neglected our social media but this project and footage form the local users is something special. Following a fact-finding trip to the island the new vessel was designed to meet modern safety expectations while retaining the Island's traditional longboat image. Overall a challenging set of design limitations but a hugely exciting and rewarding project for a most amazing community.

20/03/2025

Skipper Expo opening tomorrow, Alicia and Simon will be on our stand at A7 and looking forward to meeting everyone over the next couple of days.

19/12/2024

Trials today for "Arranmore Blu" . Our under 24m, Class B passenger ship for 100 pax and 10 cars. Well done to all involved and congratulations to The Arranmore Ferry showing great determination in realising the new boat mission.

11/12/2024

Chilly but scenic survey today.

19/09/2024

Successful scuttling of MV Shingle in Killala Bay on the West coast of Ireland yesterday. Many of our clients were involved in the process and a "well done" is required for all involved getting through the legislative and technical challenges over many years. Hopefully she will prove to be an ecological and leisure dive boost for the bay and surrounding area.

It took 1½ hours for the rusting hulk of the vessel to reach the seabed

03/09/2024

Realisation of a project developed by Marine Design International in conjunction with the client Atlantic Towage and Marine.

The concept is developed from our joint knowledge of nearshore installation requirements and logistics aiming to deliver increased capability and efficiencies by providing the right tool to contractors.

The significant custom engineering was developed with the builders, Mooney Boats Ltd, who have delivered several MDI aluminium vessels in the past. Sea trials were great fun but unfortunately she is a working boat and must leave immediately for her first cable landing.

A massive thanks to Sean Harrington and his team at Atlantic Towage and Marine for trusting us to design his vision for the industry.

23/08/2024

Today the team had a great day on the water with a bit of sailing and watching the 8mR World Cup. So good to have colleagues you can enjoy a fun day out with and a quick reminder that boats can exist outwith the computer.

17/08/2024

It's been a tough wee while for "Fulmar" getting her back into Rating but all done with half a day to spare. Well done and good luck from MDI. Boats are all here and couple of shots of "Fulmar" and "Saskia" out on practice this afternoon.