In August 2010, The 14m Workboat for Aberdeen Harbour now has its' wheelhouse and bulwarks fitted with internal outfitting now underway.
In August 2010, The 21.12m twin rig trawler "Golden Sceptre" PD50 is prepared for launching. Incorporating the same hull as the "Rebecca" and "Fruitful Vine" the "Golden Sceptre" is to the order of the West family in Peterhead who already operate the successful twin rig trawler "Fruitful Bough" also built by Macduff Shipyards.
Macduff Ship Design has produced the construction and cutting plans for these designs in addition to carrying out stability calculations.
In August 2010, The first of 4x 13m Mooring Boats under construction at Sepehr Shipyard is progressing well with the wheelhouse now fitted.
In July 2010, The 23.6m Inland waterways cruiser "DICK STOCKWIN" was completed by her owner/ builder Jeff Dowsett of Methley Bridge Boatyard. With a beam of 4.95m she has been specifically designed to transit canals in the UK and Europe. Classed to the MCA MGN 280(m) code for Category 3 areas she has accommodation for 6 people.
In July 2010, Manor Marine are now well into the outfitting stages of the 12.95m River Tug under construction for British Waterways.
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In July 2010, The fabrication and welding of the hull for the 14m workboat for Aberdeen Harbour is now complete.
In June 2010, The first 8.0m waste collection vessel built by MMS in Hull entered service. Constructed of aluminium and suitable for road transport the vessel can collect oil in addition to floating objects.
In June 2010, The first of 4 x 13m mooring boats under construction at Sepehr Shipyards is now fully plated.
In May 2010, The Orkney Council 20m Pilot vessel - "John Rae" - successfully completed her acceptance trials achieving an average speed of 21.6 knots. The vessel will be officially accepted on the 10th June in Orkney.
In May 2010, The 14m Workboat for Aberdeen Harbour, signed in March 2010, is well under construction
In May 2010, The 23.9m trawlers "NEBESKI" and "BELI" successfully completed their stability tests and sea trials and were handed over to owner Romeo Mikicic of Rijeka, Croatia.
In May 2010, The 12.95m river tug under construction for British Waterways at Manor Marine, Portland is now ready for outfitting. The hull and superstructure are now complete on this first of class design.
In April 2010, The 20m Pilot vessel - John Rae - was launched by Tyovene in an advanced state of outfit. The concept design was produced by Macduff Ship Design with Tyovene responsible for the actual design and build.
In April 2010, Progress on a 12.95m River Tug (a Macduff SPEY 13 class) currently being fabricated by Manor Marine for the owners British Waterways is on schedule. Macduff Ship Design in addition to producing the design have provided Manor Marine with the cutting information.
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In March 2010, The three 23m Mampaey DOT system tugs for Pacific Ocean Engineering and Trading (Poet) are taking shape in China. To a new design from Macduff Ship Design they will be the first vessels to enter service with the DOT 30 system.
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In March 2010, At a signing ceremony in the offices of Macduff Ship Design on the 5th March the contract for the new 14m harbour workboat for Aberdeen Harbour was concluded between Aberdeen Harbour Board and Macduff Shipyards. The new design has been produced by Macduff Ship Design who will also provide cutting information. Macduff Ship Design are the Harbour Boards project managers for the project which is expected to be completed by the end of February 2011.
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In March 2010, A 15m steel catamaran workboat for ALLDIVE in Malta is currently under construction using a Macduff Ship Design supplied kit. The vessel is being constructed by a local company - General Maintenance Ltd - part of the EBCON group.
 
 
In February 2010, Macduff Ship Design commenced a concept design for a 27m salmon feed cargo vessel for LCL shipping in Shetland.
In February 2010, The Design for a proposed new harbour vessel for the States of Guernsey was further developed.
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In January 2010, Macduff Ship Design has received an order from Blue Anchor to design and produce a design and cutting information for a 6 metre Aluminium Workboat.
In January 2010, British Waterways has signed a contract with Macduff Ship Design for supervision of construction for a new 12.95m River Tug, a Macduff SPEY 13 class, to be build at Manor Marine in Dorset. Macduff Ship Design have produced all of the construction plans for the new vessel and will be providing Manor Marine with the cutting information.
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In January 2010, The Orkney Ferry - "Graemsay" returned to service after a major lengthening carried out by Macduff Shipyards. Now 4.5 m longer at 21.5m length overall her cargo carrying capacity has been greatly increased together with an improvement on her trim and stability. Macduff Ship Design, acting as owners consultants, carried out all the design and drawing work together with stablity calculations.
In December 2009, The 10.85m GRP Catamaran research vessel "Actinia" was handed over to her owner - University Marine Biological Station Millport - by her builder - Seaway Marine. Based on a Gemini moulding the vessel is comprehensively equipped to carry out sampling, trawling, creeling, dive support, surveying and as a platform for educational studies. Macduff Ship Design acted as Owners Project Managers and designers throughout the tender process and construction stages. This is the second research vessel that Macduff has designed for Millport.
In November 2009, Macduff Ship Design received an order from Alldive in Malta to design a 15m Catamaran dive support vessel. To be constructed of steel, Macduff will also supply the kit for fabrication in Malta. Based on the 12.44m "Lonabrak" the vessel will be used for ship cleaning / maintenance and general harbour work. The order was secured through LEONARD BUGEJA in Malta who has been working with Macduff Ship Design on various projects.
In October 2009, The recently commissioned 16m 'NESS' Harbour Tug - "Sally Mcloughlin" - is seen carrying out her very first towing contract. She towed the visiting Canadian frigate - HMCS Montreal (7000 grt) - in and out of Belfast Harbour during a courtesy call.
In October 2009, Boustead Yachts in Malaysia completed two Macduff "FORTH" 13m tugs - the "BHT 23" and "BHT 24". Based on the successful "Ugie Runner" hull form they are equipped with conventional tow hooks and a unique moveable bow fender for pushing submarines. Fitted with twin Volvo 450 Hp engines and 1600mm propellers and nozzles supplied by Kort Propulsion they will be used by Boustead for ship handling duties at their own shipyard.
In October 2009, The 16m 'NESS' Tug, "Sally Mcloughlin" , carried out her official trials and was handed over to her owner - John Mcloughlin and sons of Larne, N.Ireland. The vessel surpassed all expectations and achieved a bollard pull ahead of 23 tonnes (average) and astern of 18 tonnes. A remarkable set of performance figures for a 16m vessel. Her free running speed was an average of 10.3 knots in offshore conditions. Plough dredging trials were also successfully carried out highlighting the versatility of the vessel.
In September 2009, Macduff Ship Design signed a contract with the Akdeniz Shipyard in Adana, Turkey, for the supply of tug designs for the company's 13m 'NESS class,' "Fair Maid" and 8.95m Forth class, "Sea Helper". Macduff will provide technical information, drawings, stability calculations and cutting information.
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In September 2009, Macduff Ship Design was awarded a contract from Aberdeen Harbour Board to provide a complete design and drawing package for a new design 14m harbour workboat. The vessel will be capable of plough dredging, rubbish collection, dive support, surveying and general harbour maintenance.
In September 2009, The 16m 'NESS' Tug, "Sally Mcloughlin" , has successfully carried out preliminary sea trials.
 
In September 2009, The "Sally Mcloughlin" - the first MACDUFF "NESS" a 16m Harbour tug / Workboat - was launched. Commissioning and trials will now take place prior to her handover later in September.
  
In August 2009, The 16m "NESS" class tug - "Sally Mcloughlin" - is scheduled for launching and handover in September with painting all complete.
 
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