Maako Yards

About

The rapid growth of Li Onas as a port has increased demand for new ships and repair work, as such the Shipwrights Guild had to increase its capacity. Maako Yards is a shipyard to the port of Li Onas that was established only ten years ago to meet that demand, and in its first decade has managed to make a name for themselves in local shipping community.

Location

Maako Yards is located outside of Li Onas to the South of the harbour proper, on Onas Hiem in Iskander.

Services Provided

Maako Yards has three drydocks for ships, and a dozen of small slips fishing boats.

Shipbuilding

Design and construction of ships is overseen by Byron Maako himself.

Repairs

Maako yards takes in small vessels for repairs on demand, and hold contracts for seasonal inspections and maintanence for several fleets of larger vessels.

Staff

Owner

Master shipwright Byron Maako owns and operates the shipyard bearing his name.

Journeymen

The shipyard employs six journeymen shipwrights. They oversee the daily construction and repair tasks.

Apprentices

Up to a dozen apprentice shipwrights are employed at the yards. Their duties vary with experience and current workload.

Metalsmith

The shipyard has a sub-contract for a master metalsmith, who crafts and repairs necessary tools, chains, nails, and hardware for ships.

History

Founded in 792 YG, Maako Yards has several open contracts to repair fleet ships from locally based merchants, and recently attained a contract to build a half dozen new navy vessels to protect the territorial waters around Onas Hiem.

Persons

Byron Maako (owner/master shipwright)

See Also

Ships