MLA Business Member of the Month: Pepperrell Cove Marine Services

Pepperrell Cove Marine Services is well-known in New England for its commercial diving, marine construction, mooring, dock and port services. The company was founded by Barry and Flora Bush in the 1980s. Barry, a dive instructor, began running a deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, and whale watching business in southern Maine and in 1987 the couple bought waterfront property in Kittery as the base for their company, eventually moving into commercial dive services.

Pepperrell Cove Welder.

In 1992, they expanded the business by purchasing Pepperrell Cove Mooring Services. The company served more than 400 docks and moorings in the Little Bay, Great Bay, Sagamore, and Piscataqua Rivers. In 2000, they bought the dock service portion of Pickering Marine Construction Company and changed the company’s name to Pepperrell Cove Marine Services, venturing into increasingly complex projects, from constructing piers to building seawalls.

Pepperrell Cove Marine Services, now located in Newington, New Hampshire, now is run by Barry and Flora’s eldest son Bryan, with longtime employees Jeff Campbell, Geoff Tortoriello, Craig Overlock, and Fred Hart.

“As a marine service provider, we recognize the importance of collaborating with organizations like the MLA to preserve Maine’s marine heritage and foster economic growth,” Bryan said. “Our membership reflects our dedication to maintaining the health and sustainability of Maine’s marine ecosystem, which is essential to the success of both the lobstering industry and our business.”

“We value our membership in the MLA because it aligns with our commitment to supporting Maine’s lobstering industry. The MLA advocates for sustainable fishing practices, protects the livelihoods of lobstermen, and ensures the future of our coastal communities.”

Pepperrell Cove Marine Services

193 Gosling Road Newington, NH 03801

Phone: 603-373-6812

Fax: 603-373-6832

Email: info@pepcove.com

https://pepperrellcovemarineservices.com