NLV PHAROS, one of the two Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) ships which service and maintain the lighthouses and other marine Aids to Navigation in Scotland and the Isle of Man will be berthed alongside the Victoria Pier, Douglas Harbour in July 2022.
The vessel - NLV PHAROS will be holding open days on Saturday - 23 July, 2022 and Sunday - 24 July, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm, when the public will get a chance to have a tour of the ship and find out about the work of the Northern Lighthouse Board.
Open days to visit NLV PHAROS vessel
This is a rare opportunity for the public to come onboard and to meet the crew"
Mike Bullock, the Chief Executive at Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), said “This is a rare opportunity for the public to come onboard and to meet the crew. Visitors will get a real insight into our operations and our vital safety service for mariners in Scottish and Isle of Man waters.”
He adds, “We know Pharos is often seen in Manx waters, but this is a chance to get onboard our most modern vessel. The open days are a welcome opportunity for NLB to forge links with the local community and showcase what we do.”
Tours are free and will take place on:
- Saturday, 23 July, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm
- Sunday, 24 July, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm
- Location: PHAROS will be berthed alongside the Victoria Pier, Douglas Harbour.
NLV PHAROS vessel
NLV PHAROS’ usual home is Oban, Scotland and the vessel works mainly in Scottish and Isle of Man waters. In addition to the ship’s primary role responding to wrecks and new navigational dangers, this highly sophisticated vessel supports the maintenance and refurbishment of NLB’s 200 plus lighthouses as well as conducting buoy operations.
The vessel came into service in 2007 and is equipped with a helicopter pad, dynamic positioning, a 30-tonne crane and a hydrographic survey suite.
