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A business that specialises in ship repairs will set up a base at Montrose Port before the new year.

Dales Marine Services said the Angus port was “ideal” due to its increasing importance in offshore wind projects.

The port is the operations and maintenance base for the Seagreen wind farm and will have a similar role for the Inch Cape project.

Headquartered in Aberdeen, Dales Marine Services is a specialist in dry dock and ship repair, fabrication and conversion.

Projects carried out at Montrose will focus on smaller-scale fabrication and pipework assemblies, as well as engineering and mechanical repair works.

Larger and more complex projects will continue to be delivered at its facilities in Aberdeen and Leith.

The arrival of Dales Marine Services follows an announcement last month by Danish materials company Y-MatTec A/S that Montrose Port is its preferred location for its UK production factory.

Located on the north side of the port, its 2,500sq ft facility will allow Dales Marine to deliver a range of services for ships docked at the strategic North Sea location.

Euan McLean, commercial sales and business development manager at Dales Marine Services, said: “Montrose Port has become an increasingly important hub for Scotland’s offshore energy sector.

“The new facility will strengthen our ability to provide agile, high-quality services in a location that aligns with our long-term strategy for sustainable maritime operations.

“Montrose Port provides an ideal base for delivering specialist fabrication, repair and vessel support services that help reduce emissions and enhance operational efficiency.”

Dales Marine Services will also offer onsite and in-water conversion services in Montrose to equip vessels with “plug-in” shore power capability.

This allows ships to make use of the port’s land-side electricity, which powers onboard systems without relying on diesel generators, thereby reducing emissions while berthed.

Tom Hutchison, chief executive of Montrose Port Authority, said: “We’re proud to welcome Dales Marine Services as a tenant at Montrose Port, bringing valuable specialist skills and expertise to our port community.

“Their presence broadens the range of services available on site and strengthens our ability to support the maritime and offshore energy sectors.

“We look forward to working with the Dales Marine team to explore opportunities that benefit not only our organisations, but also the wider network of stakeholders in the region.”

This article appeared in The Courier on 18 November 2025