Firm commissions new workboat

The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has commissioned a new 30-tonne workboat for its sites at Loch Striven with delivery expected in early 2019.

Built by Ardmaleish Boatbuilding Company on the Isle of Bute, the vessel’s commission will see the family-run firm employ four new modern apprentices to assist with the build.

The announcement follows SSC reporting positive results for the first half of the year. Ardmaleish Boatbuilding Company has more than 40 years of experience in the pleasure and commercial craft manufacturing field.

Craig Anderson, chief executive of SSC, said: ‘The Scottish Salmon Company is proud that this is the fifth boat built for us by Ardmaleish Boatbuilding Company. The close working relationship allows us to work together to incorporate new technology and to design improvements in the vessels.’

Ewan Ferguson, managing director of Ardmaleish Boatbuilding Company, added: ‘As a small business, projects like this are very significant, as they allow us to continue growing.’