Holyhead Towing Company

Holyhead Towing Company Ltd is a long established marine services company founded in 1966 and based at Newry Beach Yard on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. From these origins, the company has grown into a global operator, undertaking complex marine projects throughout Europe, the Arabian Gulf, Africa, and the Indian Ocean.

Holyhead Towing Company Ltd — Specialists in Offshore Marine Operations

Heritage and Global Reach

Since its establishment, Holyhead Towing has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most capable nearshore and offshore support specialists. Although proudly rooted in Anglesey, the company’s operational footprint is worldwide, with current and recent projects spanning Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India, Nigeria, Peru, Mexico, and multiple marine sectors across Europe and beyond.

A Modern and Versatile Fleet

Holyhead Towing operates a fleet of 16 modern, versatile vessels designed to support a wide range of marine industries, including energy, marine civil engineering, dredging, and renewable energy. The fleet includes:

• Ultrashallow and shallowdraught anchor-handling tugs
• Multicats
• Workboats
• Specialist survey and transport vessels

These vessels are engineered for demanding global environments and are supported by highly experienced crews.

Innovation and Technical Leadership

Holyhead Towing is recognised for its sector-leading innovation, having developed and built several of its own vessel designs in anticipation of emerging and developing market needs. This forward-looking approach has helped the company build a reputation for delivering tough, dependable, multipurpose vessels with a performance record described as “second to none.”

International Project Delivery

The company is experienced in delivering large-scale projects worldwide, supplying charterers with modern, fully crewed vessels capable of meeting the technical and environmental challenges of offshore operations. Its portfolio includes support for offshore oil and gas, cablelaying, dredging programmes, port construction, and renewable energy installation campaigns.

Commitment to Safety, Quality and Crew Excellence

Holyhead Towing prioritises safety, crew professionalism, and continuous improvement, with accreditation standards that reflect its commitment to highquality marine operations. Its longterm global client base stands as evidence of the company’s dependability and technical capability in challenging marine conditions.

A New Phase with Fortuna Group

In October 2024, Holyhead Towing was acquired by Fortuna Ltd, marking a major step in the company’s evolution. Fortuna’s investment strengthens Holyhead Towing’s operational capacity and provides access to wider group support, enabling meaningful future fleet development and international expansion. Holyhead Towing’s longstanding ties to the Falkland Islands—through previous partnerships and operational support—helped make the integration a strategically aligned move for both companies.