Interocean aims for growth and opens new base in Aberdeen

Interocean Marine Services has opened a new office in Aberdeen as the company aims to increase its workforce by 20%.

The new facility in the north-east will serve as a warehouse and workshop and is located in the Aberdeen City South Business Park.

The Aberdeen base will serve as an operational base for 45 Interocean employees in commercial, operations, finance and support.

Interocean currently employs 51 people across the UK and has offices in the UK, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

Alex Clark, CCO of Interocean, commented: “Over the past year we have made significant investments in our technology and infrastructure to ensure we continue to provide leading services in the energy and shipping industries.

“In line with our company values, it was important that our new Aberdeen facility met the highest quality standards, with particular attention to sustainability and energy efficiency. We are therefore delighted to have worked with Dandara and FG Burnett to ensure these requirements were met.”

Developed by Dandara, City South Business Park covers 40 acres of land in the Granite City.

At the end of last year, Interocean also opened a new headquarters in the heart of Glasgow.

Graeme Nisbet, Director and Agency Head at FG Burnett, added: “Understanding Interocean’s brief was paramount in not only securing an excellent deal but also matching the operation with suitable premises.

“While there were some options available across Aberdeen, most required a compromise and I believe that what City South offers overall provides an excellent platform for Interocean’s growth profile.”

Dandara described the Portlethen premises as “one of the most sought-after business parks in the Aberdeen area”.

Dandara Sales Director Claire Bathgate said: “With offices and business units available, moving to Portlethen offers the flexibility to expand your business whilst still being centrally located, with City South just five miles south of Aberdeen city centre and less than a minute from the AWPR.”

This announcement follows Interocean’s successful drone demonstration on the VALARIS Viking jack-up platform.

The Aberdeen-based company tested its Flyability Elios 3 UT drone, which took measurements ten times faster than the industry standard.

At the time, Interocean told Energy Voice: “We expect the Elios 3 UT to reduce confined space inspections by up to 60% and confined space entry by up to 80%.”