Orkney marine engineering firm expands with £218k boost

Orkney marine engineering firm expands with £218k boost

Stromness-based Green Marine UK, a provider of vessels and expertise to the European marine industry, is expanding its operations after it secured an over £200,000 investment.

The company is launching a new department offering innovative services, backed by £218,750 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The expansion will lead to the creation of new jobs in Orkney.

The company was started by Jason Schofield in Stromness in 2012 to service the needs of the developing wave and tidal energy sector. Since then, it has expanded to offer a comprehensive fleet of versatile workboats and inhouse engineering services, with twenty-three people currently employed across a range of skills.



Green Marine UK is committed to continuous innovation and technological advancement. The company plans to expand into the growing offshore wind sector, which has been driven by the increasing demand for environmental monitoring services in the UK’s rapidly advancing offshore wind market.

The investment from HIE will be used towards marine surveying equipment which will enable the company to provide an enhanced package of operations and maintenance services. It is expected that three new well-paid, highly skilled jobs will be created as a result of this investment.

Ruth Kirkpatrick, area team leader for HIE in Orkney, said: “This development will help Orkney to build on its international reputation as a leader in renewable energy.

“We’re pleased to be able to support Green Marine’s expansion and we look forward to continuing to working with them as the project develops.

“This is about supporting a local company to provide additional services in Orkney and beyond as well as creating local jobs while continuing the journey to a low carbon region and helping Scotland to achieve its net zero targets.”

Jason Schofield, managing director of Green Marine, said: “We are hugely grateful to Highlands and Islands Enterprise for backing Green Marine and supporting our ambitious expansion plans.

“We have identified a significant opportunity to expand our operations, delivering a range of world-class marine services to the UK’s burgeoning offshore renewables market.

“This investment will ensure further upskilling of the local workforce, and driving job and wealth creation in Orkney.”

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