Aberdeen Harbour has awarded Macduff Shipyards the contract to build a new workboat.
The £1million vessel, inclusive of its high-tech survey suite is due for delivery in 2011, and will replace the port's existing workboat. It will be fitted with twin 350hp engines, a deck crane and at 14 metres in length, will be used for general harbour activities including surveying, plough dredging and debris recovery.
Ray Shaw, operations director & harbour master at Aberdeen Harbour, said: "Following a competitive tender process we are pleased to award this contract to local supplier Macduff Shipyard. We have an excellent track record of working with the team at Macduff, as fabricators of our pilot boat the Sea Shepherd.
"The new workboat will make an important contribution to the harbour's capabilities and efficiency of operations. As one of the UK's busiest ports, our main aim is to continue to invest in providing the very best service and facilities for our customers."
Director of Macduff Shipyards, Bill Farquhar said: "We are delighted Aberdeen Harbour has awarded us this contract. We pride ourselves in commitment to quality and we are pleased that the port has returned to the yard once again."
Aberdeen Harbour handles around five million tonnes of cargo, valued at £1.5 billion, and high levels of shipping for a wide range of industries. With more than £200 million invested by the Board in the last 30 years, the port is one of the most modern in Europe.
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About Aberdeen Harbour
Aberdeen Harbour is one of the UK's busiest ports and the centre of activity for the energy industry's marine operations in North-west Europe. With trading links to more than 35 countries across the world, the port is a key regional resource and a vital part of Northern Scotland's infrastructure.
With a wide range of industry sectors contributing to record annual traffic figures, Aberdeen Harbour handles over 24 million tonnes of shipping and cargo exceeding five million tonnes, worth £1.5 billion. Activity at the port generates over £420 million to the region's economy each year and helps sustain around 11,000 full-time equivalent jobs.
For further information please visit the port's website www.aberdeen-harbour.co.uk
For more informaion please contact:
Rhea Hussey
Hannah Blewett
Fifth Ring Integrated Corporate Communications
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