Macduff Ship Design

Macduff Ship Design Ltd are industry leaders in Naval Architecture and Marine Survey sectors, having worked with owners, operators, and shipyards globally for over 30 years. Our team of specialists in fishing vessels, workboats, tugs, and pilot vessels is committed to delivering bespoke services to our clients. From our base in Macduff, Scotland, we serve the UK aquaculture and fishing sectors.

Naval Architecture

We offer a comprehensive range of professional and technical Naval Architecture and Consultancy services for both new and existing vessels. Our designs include workboats, tugs, fishing vessels, ferries, pilot boats, patrol boats, dredgers, research vessels, and multipurpose vessels. Over 200 vessels designed by us are currently in operation globally.

Marine Survey

Our survey services cover vessels in the commercial fishing, aquaculture, and general workboat sectors through to the yachting and leisure industry. We provide general condition or valuation surveys, stability surveys, including inclining and lightship checks, and specialise in annual workboat code surveys and inspections for insurance purposes.

Global Reach

We operate globally, with a strong presence in the UK aquaculture and fishing sectors. Our services are designed to meet the needs of clients worldwide.

Awards and Recognition

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded 'BEST PRAWN TRAWLER' for the ZENITH, 'BEST AQUACULTURE LANDING CRAFT' for the TURAS A 'BHRADAIN, and 'BEST SMALL TRAWLER' for the COPIOUS in the Workboat Worlds 2023 awards.