Shearwater Marine Services Ltd

09/10/2026

Working in the marine industry can be demanding, whether you're a commercial diver, an engineer, part of a vessel crew or working behind the scenes to keep projects running smoothly.

At Shearwater Marine Services, we recognise that looking after people's mental health is every bit as important as looking after their physical safety.

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to remind ourselves that we all have a part to play in supporting the people we work alongside.

Sometimes it's as simple as asking a colleague how they're doing, taking the time to listen or recognising when someone might need a little extra support.

Mental health isn't something we should only talk about once a year. It's something that matters every day.

07/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Ben, Adam and Lucas to Shearwater Marine Services.
They have joined us as Junior Multi Skilled Operatives (MSOs), continuing our long-standing commitment to giving school leavers the opportunity to start and develop rewarding careers within the marine industry.

Over the next two years, Ben, Adam and Lucas will gain hands-on experience across a number of departments, building their skills and getting a real insight into the different career paths available within the industry.

At the end of the programme, they’ll have the opportunity to progress into apprenticeships or commercial diver training.

It’s a great way to begin a career in the marine sector and we’re delighted to have them on board.

Welcome to the team, Ben, Adam and Lucas. We’re looking forward to watching your journey over the next couple of years!

30/09/2026

Did you dive in at Cowal Gathering? Our portable dive tank proved a big hit when we took it along to this year’s Gathering, with the team from the Professional Diving Academy staffing the tank throughout the day and giving visitors the opportunity to experience a “try dive”.

There was no shortage of people willing to take the plunge, with the tank attracting plenty of attention and remaining busy throughout the day.

Among those who stopped by was the Gathering’s Chieftain, Coinneach MacLeod, better known as The Hebridean Baker and this year’s Cowal Gathering Chieftain.

Coinneach is pictured with Cillian, Air Training Operations Manager at the Professional Diving Academy.

It was an absolutely brilliant day and another great opportunity to demonstrate the dive tank in action, although we suspect a few of our visitors were more interested in getting underwater than hearing about its technical capabilities!

29/09/2026

Want to be on the course? Book now and secure your place.

We have places available on our Offshore Career Package, CDC 156 course, running on the August 2nd to October 8th 2027

To book on, please follow this link: https://www.professionaldivingacademy.com/diving-courses/hse-offshore-career-package

15/09/2026

On Friday, a team from Shearwater Marine Services snuck out of the office early to take part in Cowal Golf Club’s Sponsors Day.

As a local business, we’re proud to support the club and it was great to have the opportunity to join other sponsors for a day on the course.

A big thank you to everyone at Cowal Golf Club for the invitation and for their hospitality and to everyone involved in organising the day.

We’re already looking forward to the next one!

14/09/2026

We were delighted to once again be among the sponsors of Holy Loch Sailing Club - SCIO’s end-of-season regatta, Polaris, which took place over the weekend.

Shearwater Marine Services has been proud to support Polaris for a number of years, helping Holy Loch Sailing Club bring together sailors from the local area and further afield for a weekend of racing on the Clyde.

Congratulations to everyone who took part over the weekend, and a huge well done to the volunteers and organisers at Holy Loch Sailing Club who put so much work into making Polaris happen each year.

11/09/2026

And now our fantastic Sleat 🤩

We recently posted a photo of our new vessels, Sound of Sleat and Sound of Scalpay entering the water for the first time.

We’re indebted to Edwin Boekestijn for sending us this image of our original Sound of Sleat (formerly De Hoorn), as she was introduced to the water

08/09/2026

WE’RE HIRING - LOLER Compliance Administrator

Shearwater Marine Services is looking for an organised, detail-focused LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) Compliance Administrator to join our team.

Based in Dunoon with regular travel to our sites across the UK, this is an important role supporting our health, safety and legal compliance, with responsibility for the day-to-day administration and coordination of our lifting equipment requirements.

You’ll help ensure our LOLER records are accurate and up to date, statutory examinations are completed on time and any defects or actions identified are properly recorded and followed through.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in compliance, administration, health and safety, engineering or a similar environment
• Has a good understanding of LOLER requirements and lifting equipment compliance
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Is confident managing records, deadlines and multiple priorities
• Can communicate effectively with colleagues, engineers, inspectors and contractors
• Has good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Previous experience administering LOLER compliance, knowledge of PUWER or a relevant health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH would be an advantage.

If you’re someone who likes keeping things organised, spotting what needs attention and making sure nothing slips through the net, we’d like to hear from you.

For more details and to apply online visit: https://www.shearwatermarine.co.uk/careers/loler-compliance-administrator

04/09/2026

What a fantastic opportunity with our sister company Professional Diving Academy.

We're hiring!.

The Professional Diving Academy is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to support the day-to-day operations of our Dive Support Barge ‘Sleat’.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role.

Location: Dunoon, Scotland
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Dependent on experience
Closing Date: Monday 14th September.

The Professional Diving Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
To apply, please use the following link: https://www.professionaldivingacademy.com/jobs

28/08/2026

Coming to the Gathering tomorrow? Why not jump in at the deep end with Shearwater Marine Services and Professional Diving Academy?

We’ll see you on the Top Field 🤿