Posted on September 17, 2026
A flotilla of boats from across Falmouth‘s marine businesses sailed together in support of the £150 million docks redevelopment proposals.
More than 15 boats – including a St Mawes ferry, a pilot vessel and several fishing boats – motored in formation past the docks on Friday morning (September 11).
Land-based supporters included dozens of docks staff, who cheered on from the Queens Wharf and even held up ‘thank you’ banners.
Flotilla organisers said in a statement: “Early this morning a flotilla of local marine businesses, workboats and commercial vessels took part in a ‘parade of sail’ to show support for the development of Falmouth Docks.
“We should remember that the town of Falmouth was founded around its port, and over the last 100 years the docks have passed between six different custodians.
Dock workers supported the flotilla with signs from Queen’s Wharf. (Image: Cornwall Marine Network)
“We want to give a clear message: that whatever the next 100 years holds, the port needs strong wharfs, deep water berths and adaptable infrastructure.”
Seawide Services Ltd, a marine business based in Falmouth, attended the event with their workboats and explained that the unannounced flotilla was ‘simply local marine businesses coming together to show support’.
The company said on social media: “Because Falmouth’s history is deeply tied to the sea, maintenance dredging in Falmouth Harbour is crucial to securing local marine economy as it is in every port around the world.
“Dredging in Falmouth is beneficial as it gives job opportunities to hundreds of locals, a gateway to the green energy sector for Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) hubs and a boost to the local economy.
Flotilla organisers confirmed the flotilla was planned by an independent group and was not organised by dock owner Balaena.
The flotilla, made up of workboats and stakeholders from across Falmouth’s marine industry, entered the harbour in convoy.
