About Us

Expert Marine Support for Commercial & Leisure Sectors

Saltire Marine Services is a trusted and well-established provider of marine services in Scotland and the UK, offering expert support across both the commercial maritime and private leisure boating sectors. With decades of hands-on experience, we specialise in all aspects of vessel operations, marine consultancy, and regulatory compliance.

We stay fully up to date with current maritime legislation, MCA regulations, and industry best practices – ensuring your vessel and operations remain safe, compliant, and efficient.

🛥️ Comprehensive Vessel Support Services

Our team works onboard and shoreside to support a wide range of vessels, including:

MCA-coded small commercial vessels
Passenger vessels
Workboats
Private yachts and pleasure craft

We bring deep operational knowledge in vessel systems, documentation, maintenance, and management – both afloat and during refit or lay-up in boatyards and shipyards.

⚙️ Vessel & Technical Expertise

We have extensive experience operating and supporting vessels with various propulsion systems, including:

Single and twin screw
Variable pitch propellers
Jet drives
Voith Schneider
Schottel (ASD)
Z-drive
Outboard motors

Our technical capabilities extend to new build support and commissioning, refit project management, vessel familiarisation and crew training support, ensuring vessels are delivered and operated to the highest standards.

📋 Marine Compliance & Documentation Support

With a strong understanding of maritime regulatory frameworks, we assist clients with:

Implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Document auditing and compliance checks
Support for MCA inspections and operational readiness

We help streamline your documentation and ensure your vessel meets all required standards.

🌍 Strategic Location & Nationwide Coverage

Based near the River Clyde in Paisley, Renfrewshire, we are ideally positioned to serve:

The West Coast of Scotland
The Clyde Estuary and Islands
UK-wide locations via road, rail, and air networks
International projects across Europe

We are fully mobile and ready to travel to support your vessel or project wherever needed.

🤝 Our Commitment to Clients

At Saltire Marine Services, we believe that clear communication, quality training, and professional integrity are key to successful marine operations. We work independently or as part of larger teams, always representing our clients’ best interests.

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Saltire Marine Services is a dynamic, proactive, and forward-thinking marine services provider. We are committed to continuous improvement, delivering value to our clients and raising standards across the marine industry.