Oceanscan Group has officially opened its new Aberdeen facility in Dyce, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Scotland, the UK and Europe.
The new 1,200m² site more than doubles Oceanscan’s operational footprint compared with its previous Bridge of Don base, which served as the company’s home for more than 35 years. The facility also brings together complementary services from across the wider Venterra Group network under one roof, including those from INSPIRE Environmental and HPR, strengthening operational collaboration and service delivery.
Brett Laurenson, Chief Growth Officer – Derek Donaldson, CEO – Kevin Strachan, CFO: outside the brand new Oceanscan site in Dyce
Officially opened on 21 May by Oceanscan Group CEO Derek Donaldson, the facility welcomed more than 200 clients, partners and suppliers to tour the new energy efficient, industry-leading facility and a showcase of the company’s expanded capabilities.
The move reflects strong business momentum following a standout year of growth across Europe, during which Oceanscan’s subsea division doubled in size and set the stage for continued ambitious growth in 2026.
The site was officially opened by Chris Watson, General Manager of Oceanscan in the UK on Thursday 21 May, with welcome speeches from Derek Donaldson, CEO and Steve Coates, Chief Operating Officer at Venterra
The newly refurbished engineering facility features advanced NDT and state-of-the-art subsea calibration capabilities, enhancing Oceanscan’s ability to support offshore campaigns through faster mobilisation, improved local delivery and greater operational efficiency across the UK and European markets.
Designed with future growth in mind, the new site provides increased operational capacity as demand continues to rise. Oceanscan’s Aberdeen workforce has grown to 57 employees, with space to support an additional 30 roles across its engineering, operations, sales and finance functions.
The open day was supported by several Oceanscan suppliers, and welcomed over 200 customers and clients
Alongside enhanced technical capability, the facility has been developed to support employee wellbeing and collaboration. Modern workspaces and additional amenities, including an on-site gym, reflect the company’s ongoing investment in its people and workplace culture.
Supported by its international operations in Houston and Singapore, the new Aberdeen facility further positions Oceanscan to deliver responsive local support while serving projects across international offshore markets.