Dales Marine Services has called on shipowners across the UK to plan ahead when scheduling vessel maintenance before the end of the year, as demand for repair slots rises.
The specialist in dry docking, steelwork, maintenance, ship repair and mobilisation has remaining capacity at its Aberdeen and Leith facilities from October 2026 into the new year. The Leith dry dock (165m x 21m, with 300m of quayside alongside) has availability across Q4 2026 and Q1 2027. Aberdeen’s dry dock measures 112m x 21m.
Shipowners and operators interested in scheduling vessel maintenance should reach out to Dales Marine Services directly to find out more.
Phil McFadyen, operations manager at Dales Marine Services’ Leith facility, said: “Maintenance and certification are critical to successful vessel operations, and we are encouraging shipowners to plan ahead over the coming months.
“We know that every vessel and schedule is different, and our facilities in Leith and Aberdeen have available capacity to support customers with full docking, routine maintenance or urgent repair works, ensuring that maintenance can be completed before the year is out. If you are considering booking maintenance time for a vessel, get in touch with us today and we will work with you to find the timing and solution that suits your operations.”
Weather delays and quieter periods give operators a window to complete essential work, and not every job needs a docking. Dales Marine Services' skilled workforce can carry out afloat and quayside repairs from five major ports, including engine and machinery overhauls and propulsion work to steelwork, pipework, testing, inspections and lay-up support.
Alongside capacity in its Leith and Aberdeen dry dock facilities, Dales Marine Services experienced skilled workforce can also be deployed along the east coast of Scotland and across England to complete works wherever a vessel is berthed.
Founded in 1987, Dales Marine Services operates dry dock and fabrication facilities in Aberdeen, Leith, Greenock and Troon. Each year it supports more than 100 vessels in dry dock, carries out over 150 project mobilisations and demobilisations, and completes more than 500 afloat repairs across the UK and Europe.
To find out more about scheduling maintenance time for a vessel, visit https://www.dalesmarine.co.uk/contact