ABERDEEN-based IMES Marine Safety Systems has invested £250,000 to open a workshop and warehouse at Montrose Port.
The company said the redevelopment of the 20,000 square foot quayside facility, which is leased from the Montrose Port Authority (MPA), will allow it to service increasing customer numbers at the port.
The facility provides support such as lifesaving equipment inspections, servicing and repair, marine inspections, wire rope management and winch spooling operations.
Rod Buchan, executive chairman of IMES, said: “We are delighted to be opening this new facility at Montrose, which further expands our extensive coverage at main UK ports so that we can support our marine customers wherever they berth.
“We have already opened discussions about working in collaboration with other local service providers, which will bring further benefits to port users at Montrose.”
IMES MSS is an approved service provider under the (IACS) International Association of Classification Societies regulation, and holds accreditations with Lloyds and DNV GL. This ensures the company can support any type of vessel which berths at the port.
Nik Scott-Gray, chief Executive of MPA, said: “We are delighted to welcome IMES to the port as its marine safety services combined with its lifting inspection capability and wire rope management further enhances the local services available to visiting vessels.
“Montrose Port is continuing to expand as an important North Sea shipping and logistics hub through a continuous investment programme in infrastructure and facilities.”
MPA has invested around £15m in the port since 2012, including major upgrades to quays on both the north and south sides of the harbour.
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