McLachlan Marine 16pp brochure

WORKBOAT HIRE - SCOTLAND

www.McLachlanMarine.com

McLachlan Marine Aberdeen is one of the largest independent workboat operators in the
North East of Scotland, owning and operating a growing fleet of over 10 Workboats.
Established in 2011, operating as Castle Charter & Marine Services Ltd but trading as
McLachlan Marine. The growth of the business has expanded into new markets such as the
renewables energy sector.

Ruari McLachlan, Managing Director is still heavily
involved in the day to day operations and
vessels with additional management
appointments in operations and
projects. With a strong team of
over 20 staff bringing a wealth
of experience from offshore
wind, oil & gas, renewables and
maritime training, coupled with
the size and variety of the fleet
this makes McLachlan Marine an
excellent strategic partner.

With a quayside base and berthing at Aberdeen
Harbour, McLachlan Marine also have warehouse,
workshop and yard facilities at their main office in
Fordoun, Aberdeenshire. Strategically located between
the busy ports of Aberdeen & Dundee.

SERVICES

Aberdeen Crew Transfers

McLachlan Marine is well known for providing a reliable and
safe crew transfer (water taxi) service over the last decade
from Aberdeen Harbour to the ships anchored in the bay.
MM vessels have capacity to carry up to 5 ton of cargo and 12
passengers. Vessels mobilise almost daily providing crew
change launches to passing tankers & supply ships for the
local agents.

Calibration / Equipment Sea trials

Since 2011, we have offered workboats to survey equipment
manufacturers and rental companies for calibrations and sea
trials of client owned equipment. We have made significant
investment in two innovative moonpool pole deployment
systems on True North & Ocean Predator including a custom
swing mount on the Ocean Echo, this makes the mounting of
multibeam sonar, inertial navigation units quick, easy & safe.
Our client base is spread throughout the UK who travel from
all over to test and calibrate equipment on our vessels at
Aberdeen.

Quayside Services

McLachlan Marine are marine support specialists providing
turn key solutions for your project and have the infrastructure
and project managers to provide additional services through
our experienced partners. Our certified slinger / riggers, 20t
forklift drivers, crane supervisors for lift planning and
linesmen for barge works are experienced, trained and
competent.

ROV Services

McLachlan Marine ROV services provides ships thruster
inspections, harbour quayside and outfall surveys.
The Videoray Pro GTO is small enough to access hard
to reach areas recording and feeding video footage
back to the operator. The ROV kit is fully mobile and
can be mobilised onto any of our vessels or operated
from a vehicle on the quayside.

Survey

McLachlan Marine have delivered many successful inshore
survey projects from unmanned ASV, shallow water, sub
bottom, to river inspection and visual surveys. McLachlan
Marine can supply vessel and crew to work with your choice
of surveyor or provide a full package through our trusted
survey partners.

PROJECT SUPPORT

Aberdeen Offshore Windfarm

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.

> Dedicated Survey Boat
> Survey Boat (Cable Lay)
> Linesman Team
> Crew Transfer
> UXO Vessels
> Fast Response Vessels
> Quayside Safety

KOWL (Kincardine Windfarm Project)

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
> Safety Boats

PROJECT SUPPORT

AHEP (Aberdeen South Harbour, Nigg Bay)

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

This Wave Commander LINZI S
catamaran built by
Alnmaritec is a powerful Good deck space aft and large platform to front for passengers or
vessel designed for offshore small cargo transfer. This vessel is currently based at Aberdeen
wind farm support. The Harbour supporting the local projects.
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 Engines
Length overall 17.0m • 2 x 585 BHP Cummings Diesel Engines
Beam overall 7m • Fuel Consumption each 50-75ltrs per hr
Weight 22t
Draft 1.4m Working Area
Operating speed 20kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 4-5m
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement Work Scope
• 12 KVA generator • Survey
• Large Wheelhouse refurbished with 12 • Crew Transfer
passenger suspension seating accommodation for • Safety Boat
crew, kitchen and seating area with tables. • Cargo Transfer area
• Coded 3 crew and 12 passengers

OCEAN PREDATOR

Built in 2011 specifically for Moon pool pole deployment system, survey grade Veripos LD5 GPS,
the task of transporting and spacious cabin and deck, very capable all-round workboat that can
transferring personnel to safely handle the weather.
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 platform with a transit
speed of up to 25 knots.

Principal Dimensions Engines
Length overall 12.5m • 2 x 370 BHP Iveco Diesel Engines
Beam overall 5.0m • Fuel Consumption each 30-55ltrs per hr
Weight 12.5t
Draft 1.0m Working Area
Operating speed 25kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 4m
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement Work Scope
• 3 KVA generator • Survey
• Open plan wheelhouse with table and seating • Crew Transfer
• 700mm sq. survey moon pool • Safety Boat
• Survey grade LD5 GPS System • Cargo Transfer
• Coded 3 crew and 12 passengers • Dive Support

12m GRP Multicat fitted OCEAN VIKING
with a Palfinger marine
crane and 2ton capstan this Construction Support, Dive support, Waverider Buoy / Mooring
vessel is perfect for Deployments. Crane capable of 1 ton lifts.
supporting construction
projects, data buoy
deployment and
maintenance. With a large
deck space and 5ton deck
capacity this versatile
workboat is a cost-effective
solution to any project.

Principal Dimensions Engines
Length overall 12.0m • 2 x 180 BHP Diesel Inboards
Beam overall 6.0m • Fuel Consumption each 40-60ltrs per hr
Weight 13.0t
Draft 1.1m Working Area
Operating speed 10kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 2m
Main Features
• Removable rails for waterline access Work Scope
• Palfinger 6ton deck crane • Equipment Deployments
• Large deck space • Dive Support
• Good sized wheelhouse seating for 3 people • Cargo runs
• Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers

True North was our first TRUE NORTH
Inshore survey vessel,
overhauled in 2014 with Spacious survey layout cabin with workbench, forward surveyor table
new cabin layout, new and seating, popular boat for INS calibrations or inshore surveys.
engines, generator, new
deck and 700mm survey
moonpool pole system
installed.

Principal Dimensions Engines
Length overall 11.5m • 2 x 270 BHP Iveco Diesel Engines
Beam overall 4.8m • Fuel Consumption each 30-40ltrs per hr
Weight 13t
Draft 1.0m Working Area
Operating speed 17kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 2-3m
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement Work Scope
• 3 KVA generator • Survey
• Survey wheelhouse with table and workbench • Crew Transfer
• 700mm sq. survey moon pool • Safety Boat
• Coded 3 crew and 12 passengers • Dive Support

OCEAN SPARTAN

Oil Spill Response, Dive Support, Rescue, Fast Response.

The Ocean Spartan is a very
versatile crew transfer / fast
response / safety vessel,
originally built 2007 in the
Netherlands, Windspeed
design for windfarm support
/ rescue roles, recently
re-engined with twin Volvo
D6 diesel inboards, 660bhp
she can achieve fast
response speeds of up to
40kts and handle the North
Sea weather.

Principal Dimensions Engines
Length overall 12.0m • 2 x 330 BHP Volvo Diesel Engines
Beam overall 4.0m • Fuel Consumption each 30-65ltrs per hr
Weight 8.5t
Draft 0.8m Working Area
Operating speed 40kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 4m
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement Work Scope
• Low freeboard for rescue / dive works • Crew Transfer
• 10 Pax suspension seating • Safety Boat
• Large Wheelhouse • Dive Support
• Coded 2 crew and 12 passengers • Fast Response

OCEAN INTERCEPTOR

11m Ultimate Boat Safety Boat, Oil Spill Response, Windfarm Support, Rescue,
This hard sided safety boat Fast Response.
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 Engines
Length overall 11.0m • 2 x 200HP Petrol Outboards
Beam overall 3.1m • Fuel Consumption 30-50ltrs per hr
Weight 4.0t
Draft 0.7m Working Area
Operating speed 40kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 3-4m
Main Features
• Bespoke Transfer Nose Work Scope
• Jason’s Cradle for MOB recovery • Safety Boat Day/Night
• Shallow Draft • Dive Support
• Good sized wheelhouse seating for up to 4 people • Shallow Water Surveys
• Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers •Crew Transfer
• Windfarm Support
• Fast Response

OCEAN ECHO

Safety Boat, Survey, Dive Support, Rescue.

7m fast response catamaran
provides a stable platform
working in the shallowest of
waters with the capability to
beach. Operating up to
20NM offshore in 2-3m
wave height, good sized
cabin.

Principal Dimensions Engines
Length overall 7.4m • 2 x 50HP Petrol Outboards
Beam overall 3.0m • Fuel Consumption each 30-50ltrs per hr
Weight 2.0t
Draft 0.4m Working Area
Operating speed 22kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 2m
Main Features
• Jasons Cradle for MOB recovery Work Scope
• Shallow Draft • Safety Boat
• Side Mount Survey Pole System • Dive Support
• Good sized wheelhouse seating for up to 4 • Shallow Water Surveys
• Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers

OCEAN GUARDIAN

Safety Boat, Oil Spill Response, Dive Support, Rescue, Fast Response.

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 a rapid response speed
of 40knts powered by 2 x
225hp Outboards.

Principal Dimensions Engines
Length overall 10.5m • 2 x 225 BHP Petrol Outboards
Beam overall 3.0m • Fuel Consumption each 30-65ltrs per hr
Weight 2.5t
Draft 0.4m Working Area
Operating speed 40kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 2-3m
Main Features
• Bow transfer arrangement Work Scope
• Low freeboard for rescue / dive works • Safety Boat
• Stretcher bed in cabin • Dive Support
• Welfare facilities for crew 12hr ops. • Fast Response
• Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers

HOLLI J

Safety Boat, Oil Spill Response, Dive Support, Rescue, Fast Response.

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
25knts powered by 2 x 40hp
Outboards.

Principal Dimensions Engines
Length overall 7.5m • 2 x 40HP Petrol Outboards
Beam overall 2.6m • Fuel Consumption each 10-45ltrs per hr
Weight 1.8t
Draft 0.5m Working Area
Operating speed 25kts • 20NM Offshore
• Max wave height 2-3m
Main Features
• Jasons Cradle for MOB recovery Work Scope
• Shallow Draft • Safety Boat Day/Night
• Good sized wheelhouse for up to 4 people • Dive Support
• Coded 2 crew and 4 passengers • Shallow Water
• Crew Transfer

ROV & SURVEY SERVICES

We own and operate a With a depth range of 500ft and small size it can penetrate areas
VideoRay Pro 3 GTO ROV, where human divers could not go safely, inspecting for leaks,
one of the world's most sediment level, coating condition, and assessing the general
popular small ROVs for condition of ships tanks or subsea installations.
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 can be
operated quayside or easily
deployed from one of our
vessels.

McLachlan Marine are experienced • Maximum Speed: 6 knots
in operating a wide variety of survey • Depth Rating: 152 m (500 ft.)
equipment and can offer a full “turn • Protection: 3 Watertight Pelican cases
key package” or survey vessel and • Upgraded GTO Thrusters
equipment package through our
local partnerships with rental
companies.

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

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Office: 01561 320965
24hrs: 07455 139708 (24/7)
Email: [email protected]

Office Address:
The Neuk Yard, Monboddo,
Fordoun, Aberdeenshire AB30 1JT
www.McLachlanMarine.com

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