Registered Charity No – 1117855
The main emphasis is on the care, maintenance and restoration of wooden vessels.
CHRONOLOGY
2002 Coble and Keelboat Society discusses proposal for a maritime restoration workshop.
2003 C&KS considers means of creating a restoration workshop at Corporation Quay, South Shields.
2003, August A committee is formed to develop the proposed establishment of the South Shields workshop.
2003, 19th August C&KS meets South Tyneside Council to discuss take over of the former Eurostag workshop at Unit 2/3 Wapping Street for establishment of NEMT.
2004 NEMT operating autonomously as an unincorporated trust.
2005, 13th September NEMT incorporated as a limited liability company.
2005, 1st November NEMT granted licence to occupy Unit 2/3 Wapping Street for one year.
2006, 7th September Feasibility study commissioned at the request of STC as a prerequisite for being granted security of tenure; such secure tenure being necessary to obtain funds for development.
2007, 6th February Charitable status awarded to NEMT.
2007, March Feasibility study (Preliminary Options Appraisal) published and forwarded to STC.
2007, 2nd April The lifeboat Henry Frederick Swan given to NEMT by members of the trust who had purchased it in 2005.
2008, 9th April Twenty Five Year Lease offered by STC but without security of tenure as STC would have a break option at twelve months notice. The “Council would not wish to prejudice any future regeneration scheme in the area”.
2013, October Lease for the workshop (Fisherman’s units 2/3) commenced. For 30 years to 30th September 2043.
2016, March Lease commenced for the Boatyard (former Fred Crowell workshop). Date of termination 30th September 2043.
2020, 30 March Chairman of NEMT, Jerry Dudman passed away.