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Fortuna completes acquisition of Holyhead Towing Company Ltd

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(FALKLAND ISLANDS, 10/26/2024)

The Board of Fortuna Ltd are delighted to announce the acquisition of Holyhead Towing Company Ltd, as of 25th October 2024. Ownership of the Company is a further step toward growing Fortuna’s wider maritime-related interests.

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Holyhead Towing has a long relationship with the Falkland Islands. They were instrumental in identifying the Concordia Bay and assisting with the subsequent adaptation. They were partners in the establishment of Workboat Services in 2002, remaining a substantial shareholder in the company until 2023. More recen... (More Info)

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