A B O U T U S
McLachlan Marine Workboats Aberdeen is a major operator within the inshore & offshore
workboat sector in Scotland, with a wealth of experience in Marine Operations, making
us an excellent strategic partner for your next project.
With our ability to provide a variety of vessel sizes and specifications to projects all over
Scotland, coupled with a strong team of over 20 multi-industry staff, our medium sized
business offers flexibility and supporting projects within the Offshore Wind, Marine
Construction, Dredging, Diving, Survey & Renewables sectors.
Our large site and Head Office at Fordoun Airfield, Aberdeenshire boasts modern office
facilities, workshops and showroom, servicing our fleet of vessels, providing a project
base for international customers and housing our range of Suzuki, Icom & Garmin
dealership items.
We also retain Operational Support Offices at both Aberdeen and Montrose Harbour
which are strategically positioned to enable us to mobilize quickly and efficiently on the
North & East coasts.
S E R V I C E S
With a diverse portfolio of vessels and services our customers refer to our fleet as the
“Marine Multitool” that can support projects of all sizes.
S a f e t y B o a t s
M a r i n e
P e r s o n n e l
D i v e /
C o n s t r u c t i o n
V e s s e l
C r e w T r a n s f e r
V e s s e l s
P r o j e c t S o u r c i n g
& L o c a l S u p p o r t
M a r i n e S e r v i c e s
S u r v e y V e s s e l s
M u l t i p u r p o s e
W o r k b o a t H i r e
P R O J E C T S U P P O R T
> Dedicated Survey Boat
> Survey Boat (Cable Lay)
> Linesman Team
> Crew Transfer
> UXO Vessels
> Fast Response Vessels
> Quayside Safety
A b e r d e e n O F F s h o r e W i n d f a r m
McLachlan Marine provided support during the installation and commissioning of the
EOWDC providing specialist support through our Linesman teams, survey boats and crew
transfer services to the LiDAR buoy.
K O W L ( K i n c a r d i n e W i n d f a r m P r o j e c t )
McLachlan Marine provided a number of services to the KOWL project from quayside
setup, logistics, warehousing, through to local project planning support and a dedicated
crew transfer vessel.
> Windfarm Crew
Transfer Vessel
> Logistics
> Project Support
> Local project planning
> Quayside setup
P R O J E C T S U P P O R T
A H E P ( A b e r d e e n S o u t h H a r b o u r , N i g g B a y )
McLachlan Marine was the preferred operator to supply 24hr safety boats and a
dedicated multibeam survey boat for the 3 year project.
Other services provided throughout the project:
ROV Inspection works
Sub bottom profile of hard to access areas
Marine Safety/ Marine Control
> 24/7 Safety Boats
> Dedicated Survey Boat
> Survey /
Inspection Services
> ROV Services
> Marine Co-ordinators
> General Workboat
> Marine Safety
Classification / Flag
Flag: UK
Trading area: 60 miles from safe haven Call sign: 2GEE9
Classification society: MCA/SCMS
Class ship type: Crew Transfer Vessel
Class notation: Work boat Code Category 2
Principal Dimensions
Length o.a.: 25,14 m Breadth o.a.: 8,02 m
Draft: 1 - 1,225 m
GRT: 65,62
Free deck space: Tot. 50 m² Fwd. 20 m² Aft 30 m² Max. Deadweight: 18 ton Cargo Capacity: max. 10 ton Maximum speed: 23 knots - 455 L/h Service speed: 20 knots - 370 L/h Range: 300 Nm at 20 knots
Accommodation
Passenger: 12x suspension seats
Crew: 3
Navigation And Communication Systems
GMDSS: A1 + A2
Safety & Rescue: Sea Marshall Search and Rescue System Jason’s Cradle Rescue zone Machinery / Propulsion Power output: 2x 910 kW Propulsion: 2x waterjets MJP Main engines: 2x Deutz TBD-620
Auxiliary engines: 2x Deutz D229.6 - 51,8 kW
Deck Equipment
Hydraulic deck crane: Furakawa 500
Load-range deck crane: Winch 1800 kg at 5 m, 3000 kg at 3,4 m.
Tank Capacities
Fuel: 2x 3000 Ltr.
Fresh water: 1000 Ltr.
O C E A N T I T A N
25m Windfarm Support Vessel with large forward & aft deck space, large deck crane, XL passenger seating areas
and internal operations area and survey pole system. Suitable for inshore or offshore survey & crew transfer.
Vessel Particulars
Vessel Type: Twin screw, twin hull workboat Classification: UK MCA Workboat Code Area of Operation: Cat 2 – 60nm from
safe haven Construction: Welded steel
Dimensions Length Overall: 18.75m Beam Overall: 8.7m Depth Moulded: 1.75m Draft Loaded: 1.3m Performance
Bollard Pull: 5 tonnes
Speed: 8 knots
Cargo Capacity: 40 Tonnes (Total inc liquids)
Propulsion & Manouvering
Main Engines: 2 x Doosan L086TIH
Power: 2 x 285hp
(210kW) @ 2100rpm Stern Gear: 700 Ø open props Steering: Twin rudder –
hand hydraulic Tanks Fuel Bunkers: 2 x 2.6m3 Fresh Water: 0.2m3 Black Water: 0.2m3 Liquid Cargo: 2 x 9m3, 2 x 12m3 Deck Equipment
Hydraulic deck cranes: 2 x Furakawa 500 Load-range deck crane: Winch 1800 kg at 5 m,
3000 kg at 3,4 m.
Aux Machinery & Deck Equipment
Generator: Beta 21kVA 415V 3 phs Deck Crane: Iron Fist IFG450M6
Deck Winch: NSW 10t tugger winch
O c e a n S u p p o r t e r
A multi-purpose road transportable workboat designed for the hardiest of tasks in locations the average workboat would struggle to get to. Ideal for large construction projects, dive support, harbour maintenance
Principal Dimensions
Length overall 17.0m Beam overall 7m Weight 22t
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement • 12 KVA generator
• Large Wheelhouse refurbished with 12 • Coded 3 crew and 12 passengers
Engines
Working Area
• 20NM O shore
• Max wave height 4-5m
Work Scope
• Survey
• Crew Transfer • Safety Boat
• Cargo Transfer area
L I N Z I S
This Wave Commander catamaran built by Alnmaritec is a powerful vessel designed for offshore wind farm support. The vessel has just undergone a major refit to her cabin with the addition of crew accommodation, kitchen & seating area including 12 new passenger
adjustable suspension seating.
Principal Dimensions
Length overall 12.0m Beam overall 6.0m Weight 13.0t
Main Features
• Removable rails for waterline access • Palfinger 6ton deck crane
• Large deck space
• Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers
Engines
• 2 x 180 BHP Diesel Inboards
Working Area
• 20NM O shore • Max wave height 2m
Work Scope
• Equipment Deployments • Dive Support
• Cargo runs
O C E A N V I K I N G
12m GRP Multicat fitted with a Palfinger marine crane and 2ton capstan this vessel is perfect for supporting construction projects, data buoy deployment and maintenance. With a large deck space and 5ton deck capacity this versatile workboat is a cost-effective
Principal Dimensions
Length overall 12.5m Beam overall 5.0m Weight 12.5t
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement • 3 KVA generator
• 700mm sq. survey moon pool • Survey grade LD5 GPS System • Coded 3 crew and 12 passengers
Engines
• 2 x 370 BHP Iveco Diesel Engines
Working Area
• 20NM O shore • Max wave height 4m
Work Scope • Survey • Crew Transfer • Safety Boat • Cargo Transfer • Dive Support
O C E A N P R E D A T O R
Built in 2011 specifically for the task of transporting and transferring personnel to ships waiting off Aberdeen. With a large open plan cabin
with seating, toilet and cooking facilities onboard. Deck space of 20m2 and survey moon pool / pole system this vessel is a safe stable
Principal Dimensions
Length overall 11.5m Beam overall 4.8m Weight 13t
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement • 3 KVA generator
• Survey wheelhouse with table and workbench • 700mm sq. survey moon pool
• Coded 3 crew and 12 passengers
Engines
• 2 x 270 BHP Iveco Diesel Engines
Working Area
• 20NM O shore
• Max wave height 2-3m
Work Scope • Survey • Crew Transfer • Safety Boat • Dive Support
T R U E N O R T H
True North was our first Inshore survey vessel, overhauled in 2014 with new cabin layout, new engines, generator, new deck and 700mm
Principal Dimensions
Length overall 11.0m Beam overall 3.1m Weight 4.0t
Main Features
• Bespoke Transfer Nose
• Jason’s Cradle for MOB recovery • Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers
Engines
• 2 x 200HP Petrol Outboards Working Area
• 20NM O shore
• Max wave height 3-4m Work Scope
• Safety Boat Day/Night • Dive Support
• Shallow Water Surveys •Crew Transfer
• Windfarm Support • Fast Response
O C E A N I N T E R C E P T O R
11m Ultimate Boat. This hard sided safety boat can handle difficult weather and large waves with the innovative wave piercing hull for fast response and load capacity operating up to 20NM offshore. Due to the hard side design the cabin and deck space is wider and more spacious
than a conventional cabin RIB boat. Rapid response speed of 40knts powered by 2 x 200hp Outboards.
Principal Dimensions
Length overall 10.5m Beam overall 3.0m Weight 2.5t
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement
• Low freeboard for rescue / dive works • Stretcher bed in cabin
• Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers
Engines
• 2 x 225 BHP Petrol Outboards
Working Area
• 20NM O shore
• Max wave height 2-3m
Work Scope
• Safety Boat • Dive Support • Fast Response
O C E A N G U A R D I A N
10.5m fast response Humber Cabin RIB is an all-weather safety boat, operating up to 20NM offshore and can operate in 2-3m wave height, good sized cabin, stretcher bed, toilet & cooking facilities for crew with
Principal Dimensions
Length overall 7.5m Beam overall 2.6m Weight 1.8t
Main Features
• Jasons Cradle for MOB recovery
• Good sized wheelhouse for up to 4 people • Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers
Engines
• 2 x 40HP Petrol Outboards
Working Area
• 20NM O shore
• Max wave height 2-3m
Work Scope
• Safety Boat Day/Night • Dive Support
• Shallow Water • Crew Transfer
H O L L I J
7.5m fast response North Craft Cabin RIB. Fully road transportable by 4x4 & trailer.
This compact safety boat can be deployed anywhere In Scotland within hours, seating in the cabin for 2 and fast response speed
With a depth range of 500ft and small size it can penetrate areas where human divers could not go safely, inspecting for leaks, sediment level, coating condition, and assessing
the general condition of ships tanks or subsea installations.
Features
Display: 15 inch integrated video display • ROV Dimensions: 36.8 x 22.8 x 21.6 cm • Submersible Weight: 4.5 kgs
• Total System Size & Weight: 61 kgs • 3 Umbilicals N, + Buoyant & - Buoyant
• Maximum Speed: 6 knots • Upgraded GTO Thrusters McLachlan Marine are experienced
equipment and can o er a full “turn key package” or survey vessel and equipment package through our local partnerships with rental companies.
ROV & SURVEY SERVICES
We own and operate a VideoRay Pro 3 GTO ROV, one of the world’s most popular small ROVs for inshore & offshore applications. We have used this system successfully on a range of projects; from seabed inspection, salvage works to ships hull and propeller inspections. This portable system