Steve Powney
We are sorry to have to pass on the sad news of the passing of Steve Powney, a former Seastaff and Fleet Management Division colleague. Kevin Maclean first announced Steve's passing yesterday (08/02/2024) on the OCL Bay Boats Facebook group, and we thank Kevin for agreeing to us repeating the notice here:
"It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Steve Powney, Chief Electrical Officer and later Electrical Superintendent in the Rotterdam Office.
Steve passed away in hospital ICU on Feb 4th after contracting pneumonia and leaves wife Gill and daughter Laura.
Steve started his career with an apprenticeship at Devonport Naval Dockyard and went to sea with Bank Line, Panocean, P&O Cargo, OCL and P&O Containers/Nedlloyd.
P&O Containers/Nedlloyd saw him become an expert in all aspects of shipbuilding living many years in Japan/South Korea and being involved in over 18 vessel builds (Oriental Bay through to P&O Nedlloyd Cook).
He then progressed as a consultant in 3 Quays Marine and Royal Oceanic before going it alone where he managed completely the build of the 73m superyacht “Plan B,” the pinnacle of his career.
RIP Steve, me old shipmate!"
A number of tributes and condolences have been posted on Facebook under Kevin's original post, including:
"So very sorry to hear this sad news, knew Steve well Condolences to his wife and daughter xxxx" (Dave Walton)
"Another sad loss. Worked with Steve in Rotterdam - top man - one of the best." (Tony Greener)
"RIP Steve, sailed with him a couple of times, great guy" (Iain Murray Hill)
"Sad news indeed. I think I was with him on Strathdevon in 1980." (Ian Pattison)
"Very sad news, I sailed with Steve a few times, as well as having time with him in Rotterdam. Lovely man. My deepest condolences to his family." (Steve Barraclough)
"Sailed with Steve 2 or 3 times. A great character who will be sadly missed! RIP Steve." (Malcolm Ivison)
"Sad news indeed. I sailed with Steve on the Oriental Bay and worked alongside him in Japan. Steve had a great sense of humour, God bless" (Stephen Ball)
"Very sad indeed. A man of many talents. Fond memories of sailing with him on the Res around 1997. RIP Steve. Sincere thoughts to family and friends x" (Gareth Mathias)
"What a great bloke to sail with, professionally. and socially... Sailed together on Tor Bay with Ken Smith... RIP Steve" (Michael Collinson)
"A sad day, never sailed with Steve but worked with him ashore and had some great times both in Rotterdam and trips to the building yards. May he rest in peace." (Steve Bligh)
"Great lad, sailed with him a few times. Helped him change the clutch in his car one leave, as payment took me and my wife water skiing in Plymouth sound." (Bob Carter)
P&O Nedlloyd's Oriental Bay, one of the vessels that
Steve Powney was associated with.
A short YouTube clip on the 73m superyacht Plan B.
Steve managed the complete build of this magnificent vessel.
Our deepest condolences go to Steve's wife Gill, his daughter Laura, family and friends.
09/02/2024