MCLACHLAN Marine has boosted its inshore fleet with a £1 million investment.
The 62ft-long Ocean Supporter has already been busy transferring supplies to boats at anchor off Aberdeen during the Covid-19 pandemic, and supporting dive and marine civil activities for the city’s £350m-plus harbour expansion project.
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Earlier this year McLachlan Marine, which is based in Fordoun, Aberdeenshire, unveiled the 85ft-long Ocean Titan.
That investment was also worth £1m and gave the firm a vessel capable of 28 knots up to 60 nautical miles offshore – allowing McLachlan Marine to offer faster support further out to sea.
Ocean Supporter is also designed for work up to 60 miles out and can cope with up to 40 tonnes of cargo on deck.
McLachlan Marine said it was fundamental for the firm taking advantage of opportunities in emerging sectors including renewables and marine construction.
The nine-year-old company now boasts an 11-strong fleet of marine support vessels available to clients in the offshore wind and oil and gas sectors.
Ruari McLachlan, managing director, said: “Since we purchased our first boat in 2011, we have worked hard to evolve in line with growing market demands for our services and vessels across the offshore wind and oil and gas sectors.
“Having invested £2 million this year alone, we are confident and optimistic about the opportunities which lie in the future, once ‘new normal’ is established.”
