New design scalloper promises economic operation
The original brief had been for a sister vessel to Eternal Light, which has been fishing successfully since its delivery in 2019 to Fraserburgh company Whitelink Seafoods. But at an…
Scalloper on trials
A new scalloper for Whitelink Seafoods is completing engine trials at Macduff Shipyards ahead of delivery to its owners later this month. The 19.98-metre, 7.40-metre breadth Eternal Promise is powered…
Macduff delivers Fraserburgh twin-rigger
The latest delivery form Macduff Shipyards is the second in a series of three new design trawlers for owners in the north-east of Scotland. Zenith BF-106 has been built for…
Turas a 'Bhradain has an extensive deck machinery package amd an impressive cargo carrying capability for a vessel of this size. Images: Macduff Ship Design
Macduff delivers aquaculture workboat
Built for Bakkafrost Scotland to carry out a range of tasks from carrying general cargo to conducting specific aquaculture services, the 24-metre Turas A 'Bhradain is the first of a…
New twin-rigger is upgrade in efficiency and comfort
Looking for a modern trawler with more comfort for the crew, as well as better steaming speed and fuel efficiency when towing, while staying largely with the successful and familiar…
Macduff’s biggest newbuild – so far
The largest trawler to be built at Macduff Shipyards maintains a long connection between the yard and Mark Lovie of the Venture II Fishing Company. This is Mark Lovie’s fourth…
Endeavour V and Venture IV have been named in a double event at the Macduff quayside. Images: Amy Ferguson Photography
Double naming ceremony at Macduff
It’s not every day that two new fishing vessels are welcomed on the same day, but a special occasion took place at Macduff harbour as two trawlers for Peter Lovie,…
New concept design provides comfort and economy
There’s nothing like a returning customer – and this isn’t the first time that George Hepburn and his partners have been to Macduff for a new trawler, as the previous…
Pair team for Fraserburgh partners
The first new pair team to be built by Macduff has been delivered as Stewart Buchan has taken delivery of Faithful FR-129 and Crystal River FR-178 has been handed over…
Orion BF-432, latest Macduff newbuild
The latest delivery by Macduff Shipyards has started fishing and landed its first catch in Peterhead. Orion BF-432 has been built for Brian Harvey and his sons Andrew and Simon,…