IBTC Limited in Lowestoft due to be placed into liquidation

The award-winning International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) has been based on the edge of The Broads since 1975.

Ideally situated on Sea Lake Road, Oulton Broad in Lowestoft, IBTC has ensured that traditional boatbuilding skills have been preserved for almost 50 years.

But it has been announced the college is to close on Friday, December 20 with the company being placed into liquidation.

It will mean 11 staff will be made redundant and its assets will be sold off in the new year.

Back in 2021, Rob Harbord with handmade oars that were demonstrated at the International Boatbuilding Training College open weekend. Image: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Set against the backdrop of the area’s rich maritime…