Dales Marine Services

Name: Dales Marine Services
Address: 25 York Street, Aberdeen, AB115DP, GB
Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 212778
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Dales Marine Services

Specialists in dry dock and steelwork, fabrication, maintenance and ship repair.

Dales Marine Services started in 1991 in Aberdeen as an offshoot from Dales Engineering and as part of the Dales Group. In 1991, the company started with eight employees and now employs around 100 staff with an additional 20-50 subcontractors. Dales Marine Services operated from various harbour locations until taking over the only dry dock in Aberdeen from its previous owner in 2004. The previous

owners had docked an average of 14 vessels per annum and in the first year of operation Dales docked 48 vessels. In 2014, Dales Marine bought over the Forth Group, so the company now has six dry docks, and six repair and conversion yards. These are located in Aberdeen, Leith, Grangemouth, Montrose, Greenock and Troon. Since inception it has been successful in securing ship repairing and marine engineering contracts along the East and West coasts of Scotland and England.

10/09/2026

30-tonne offshore steel structure completed by our fabrication team!

We’re proud to have successfully completed the manufacture of a 30-tonne offshore steel structure, destined for installation in the North Sea.

The project required detailed planning, precision fabrication and rigorous quality standards throughout, showcasing the expertise, collaboration and craftsmanship of our team.

Our fabrication capabilities support customers across the offshore energy, marine and industrial sectors, delivering robust, high-quality solutions designed to perform in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

🔧 Precision fabrication
💪 High-quality structural steelwork
🌊 Built for demanding offshore conditions

Find out more about our fabrication and structural steelwork capabilities:
https://www.dalesmarine.co.uk/services/fabrication-and-structural-steelwork

09/09/2026

Flexible facilities. Agile engineering. Wherever the job takes us.

When dry docking isn’t required, alongside capability can keep a project moving.

Our Greenock facility is the largest of Dales Marine’s dry docks, but its value extends beyond dry docking.

With extensive alongside space, the facility provides a flexible environment for vessel conversions, upgrades, maintenance and repair work, helping customers choose the right solution for their vessel and project.

Recently, our team demonstrated that flexibility beyond the dock, supporting The Leam at short notice in Largs and Ayr.

It’s another example of how Dales Marine responds to changing customer requirements, bringing the right people, skills and engineering support to where they’re needed.

Flexible facilities. Agile engineering. Wherever the job takes us.

Find out more about our services:
https://www.dalesmarine.co.uk/services

07/09/2026

Our team has recently completed the second of three site surveys, continuing to support a key client with their upcoming maintenance programme.

With five strategically located dry docks across Scotland and more than 30 years’ experience, Dales Marine provides a comprehensive range of ship repair, maintenance and engineering services.

From initial surveys and planning through to repair, maintenance and fabrication, our teams provide the expertise and support needed to keep projects moving efficiently and to tight deadlines.

Planning ahead. Preparing early. Delivering when it matters.

Find out more about our services: https://www.dalesmarine.co.uk/services

04/09/2026

Earlier this year we were delighted to welcome the team from Technip to Dales during the World Cup. With customers and partners working across the globe, relationships like these are an important part of what we do. Engineering without borders is about more than where we operate, it’s about building strong international partnerships and bringing people together through shared expertise.

With the World Cup providing the perfect backdrop, it was great to welcome the Technip team and strengthen those connections.

From Scotland to the world, Dales is proud to work internationally.

https://www.dalesmarine.co.uk/services

03/09/2026

The team at Dales Marine in Leith, recently supported a time-critical vessel demobilisation in Newcastle, responding at short notice to help get the job completed within a tight turnaround. With 18 personnel deployed, the team worked efficiently to remove temporary equipment and materials, from the vessel deck, helping prepare the vessel for its next stage of operation.

It’s a straightforward example of what Engineering Without Borders means in practice, being agile, responsive and ready to mobilise where our customers need us.

Short notice. Quick turnaround. The right team, where it matters. https://lnkd.in/dCt-HUs

01/09/2026

Supporting the marine energy transition

At our Greenock facility, the Dales Marine team is supporting a vessel conversion to a fully battery-powered system, helping prepare the vessel for a more sustainable future.

Projects like this involve much more than installing batteries. A successful conversion requires careful consideration of the wider vessel systems, including fire protection, cooling systems and associated engineering modifications.

Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together the practical marine engineering expertise needed to manage complex conversion projects and integrate new technologies into existing vessels.

As the marine industry evolves, so does the engineering needed to support it.

From vessel conversions to the integration of new technologies, Dales Marine is your trusted marine partner for the energy transition.

Find out more about our conversion services:
https://www.dalesmarine.co.uk/services/conversions

31/08/2026

When marine projects demand precision, quality and dependable delivery, choosing the right fabrication partner is critical.

Our Aberdeen team recently supported a long-standing client with the fabrication and welding of a carousel chute support grillage for a ROV Construction Support Vessel (CSV).

The project was:

🔹 Delivered ahead of schedule
🔹 Completed to certified AWS D1.1 welding standards
🔹 Supported by dimensional checks and third-party inspections
🔹 Delivered by our qualified and dedicated team

From individual fabricated components to complex vessel repairs and modifications, our experienced teams provide specialist fabrication and welding solutions across the marine, offshore energy and subsea sectors.

Want to find out more about the project and how Dales Marine can support your next vessel project?

Read the full case study: https://www.dalesmarine.co.uk/case-studies/need-reliable-fabrication-expertise-for-your-vessel-project

25/05/2026

From hands-on experience to helping shape safer workplaces across the industry our Health & Safety Advisor, Charlie Connaghan shares his journey with Just Recruit Inverclyde.

A great insight into Charlie’s experience, career progression, and the importance of investing in local talent

Watch Charlie’s story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhDlDDQCQxg

24/04/2026

Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming our local Fire Brigade from Port Glasgow, along with their Watch Commander of Blue Watch to our Greenock dry dock.

Represented by our Health and Safety Advisor, Charlie Connaghan, the visit gave them a chance to see the layout of our vessels, our working environment, and some of the projects we’re involved in including working in confined spaces.

Thank you for coming it was great to have you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again.

23/04/2026

We were pleased to welcome the 47th & 97th Greenock & District Scouts to our Greenock dry dock.

Charlie Connaghan, our Health & Safety Advisor, guided the Scouts through the dry dock, where seeing a vessel out of the water sparked curiosity and questions about how Dales Marine works.

The tour continued with a look around the historic Waverley and our workshops, giving the Scouts a sense of the hands-on work involved in ship maintenance.

Before heading home, each Scout received a goodie bag with Dales pens, pencils, notebooks, and some treats as a small thank you for joining us.

It’s always rewarding to see young people curious and engaged, learning through direct experience and exploring the opportunities Scouting offers.

Thank you for coming!

About the 47th/97th Greenock Scouts:

We host the three younger sections of Scouting, from age 5½ up to 14. Once young people reach 14, they can move on to Explorer Scouts in either Greenock or Kilmacolm.

The 47th Greenock and District Scouts were founded in 1911, originally known as the 4th Port Glasgow. Over the years, the group moved around Port Glasgow. In July 2021, the 47th and 97th Greenock and District Scouts merged to become a single group, providing Scouting opportunities to the whole town of Port Glasgow.

Scouting provides fun, challenge, and adventure to over 500,000 members and their leaders across the UK.

Address

25 York Street
Aberdeen
AB115DP

Telephone

+44 (0) 1224 212778

Website

http://www.dalesmarine.co.uk/

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