Safety issues highlighted in workboat accident report
A report into an accident on a workboat operated by Mallaig Marine has highlighted a number of safety issues contributing to the incident. A deckhand on the workboat Annie E […] Continue Reading
Inverlussa Marine Services takes delivery of hybrid vessel
Mull-based Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of its new service vessel, the Eloise Eslea. It is the latest addition to its growing fleet of modern, purpose-built workboats for the […] Continue Reading
Bakkafrost takes delivery of all-electric workboat
Bakkafrost has taken delivery of its first fully electric catamaran as part of the company’s strategy to increase the use of sustainable energy. The company’s CEO, Regin Jacobsen, has used […] Continue Reading
Fuelling change at Seawork 2022
Seawork, the trade show dedicated to the commercial marine and workboat market, was back in Southampton on 21-23 June for its 23rd edition. Despite a rail strike, it attracted a […] Continue Reading
First woman deckhand for Mowi Scotland
Salmon farmer Mowi Scotland has appointed its first full-time female deckhand. Eleanor Lawrie joined as a farm technician but is now part of a workboat crew, operating along the west […] Continue Reading
Scottish Sea Farms takes delivery of semi-hybrid workboat
Scottish Sea Farms has taken delivery of a new semi-hybrid powered workboat specially designed to service larger pens and nets at its marine farms around Scotland’s west coast. The Geraldine […] Continue Reading
SalmoNor in industry hydrogen workboat first
SalmoNor is preparing to build the aquaculture industry’s first hydrogen-powered workboat. The family-run salmon farmer, now part of the NTS group, said a final decision on the investment will be […] Continue Reading
Inverlussa places orders for two hybrid workboats
Workboat operator Inverlussa Marine Services has ordered an additional vessel from Nauplius Workboats. The contract follows a previous order placed late last year and will bring Inverlussa’s fleet to 20 […] Continue Reading
Hybrid workboat helps Scottish Sea Farms go greener
A new hybrid workboat for Scottish Sea Farms should help the company to cut its carbon emissions. The 15 metre catamaran, Laurence Knight, can run on electric or diesel power, […] Continue Reading