Who We Are
NESS Marine Boat Builders is the marine division of Northern Environmental Services Scotland Ltd, based at Cromarty Firth Industrial Park in Invergordon. We are custom designers and builders of next generation HDPE plastic workboats.
Our vessels are built for commercial and industrial operations — from aquaculture and marine survey to diving support, crew transfer, and wind farm maintenance. Every boat we build is designed around the operator's real-world requirements.
Why HDPE?
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is the future of workboat construction. Unlike traditional materials, HDPE offers:
- Zero corrosion — no rust, no osmosis, ever
- Virtually zero maintenance — no antifouling or painting required
- Exceptional impact resistance — ideal for harsh working environments
- UV stable and chemically resistant
- Fully recyclable at end of life
- 25+ year hull lifespan
Our Capabilities
- Built to MCA Workboat Code Edition 3
- Bespoke workboat design and new-build construction
- OXE diesel outboard and Suzuki Marine engine supply & installation
- Workboat hire for short and long-term projects
- HDPE welding, modifications, and refits
- Sea trials and commissioning
- Full project management from concept to delivery
