Skipper Darren McClements has made a bold statement of intent by bringing the first fishing newbuild to the Northern Irish town of Portavogie in 16 years.
It is therefore little surprise that 15m twin rig trawler Golden Ray B 963 stirred considerable interest on arriving at her home port.
A pristine new boat in the hands of any experienced skipper and crew usually boosts morale beyond the immediate circle of family and friends. And when an arrival comes at the end of a long and difficult period the enthusiasm often escalates to fever pitch.
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