The Margarethe Fighter was recently spotted dredging in Newhaven Harbour, as plans for the development of the port into a cruise liner terminal get under way.
The Margarethe Fighter is certainly an impressive vessel – it has a capacity of 425 tons - and Newhaven port is likely to see some imposing ships in the future, following the plans for the terminal there.
Officials have confirmed that there are plans for more dredging, seabed surveys and reviews of local infrastructure and that there will be a “significant” investment in the project.
As well as hosting ocean-going vessels which are stopping in Edinburgh, it’s possible that Newhaven could also become a departure port for turnaround ships taking domestic travellers overseas, which means that facilities will need to be built to house customs, security and luggage handling facilities.
A spokeswoman for Forth Ports said: “We have had a good level of interest from the cruise industry for this new location due to its close proximity to the internationally appealing city of Edinburgh.
“We are currently working with Edinburgh City Council on the potential opportunities at Newhaven
and Forth Ports is looking to significantly invest in this project.”
Newhaven has a maritime history which dates right back to the 1500s, when Scotland’s most iconic ship, when the Great Michael, was launched there.
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