AWARDS 2024 | Best Mussel Harvester – Lena Quinn

While very much a niche business, mussel harvesting has inspired some very interesting vessels to carry out that exacting task.

This locally conceived harvester is an all-Irish effort that shows considerable thought and innovation. Sensibly based on an all-aluminium catamaran hull, she is safe and stable and offers a considerable amount of working deck. In addition to her practical and clear deck layout, she has comfortable, warm, day accommodation.

However, most interesting of all is her very innovative propulsion system that is based on a single main engine coupled hydraulically to twin azimuthing drive units that ensure exceptional manoeuvrability.