The launching this week of the biggest vessel Q-West Boat Builders has constructed has signalled the beginning of a boom year for the Wanganui company.
In the face of tough offshore competition, the Castlecliff boatyard continues to gather contracts and this year will be taking on more staff to fill the orders.
Managing Director Myles Fothergill said the launch of the split hopper barge – now on its way to Auckland – kick-started a busy year.
