In January 2012, The 24.5m Multi Mac under construction at Kocurek is now in the final stages of outfitting.

Deck - looking aft	Stern
Galley

In December 2011, Macduff completes the year with several new designs produced for various yards.

65m AHTS	42m Security Boat
45m Surveillance Vessel	36m Dive Support Vessel
32m Fi-Fi Tug

In November 2011, Torgem Shipbuilding Ind & Trade AS, Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey placed an order with Macduff for the design of a 23m tug. Based on the 3 vessels on order in China for Poet of Singapore this new order will also be equipped with the Mampaey DOT system. With a bollard pull of 30 tonnes the vessel has been ordered by NUR Shipping and Trade, part of the KATPAN group. Macduff have been cooperating with Torgem for the last two years and both company's are delighted that this order has been placed.

In November 2011, Macduff concluded a contract with the Leningrad shipyard "Pella" to provide a complete Design & Drawing package for an advanced design 47.5m Autoliner. Featuring a moon pool and a comprehensive processing deck the vessel will be the first of it's class to be built in Russia, first of it's class for a Russian owner and first large fishing vessel to be built by Pella - predominately a tug builder.

Mr Gerbert R Tsaturov, General Director, Pella	Donald Cameron, Managing Director, Macduff

In November 2011, The 24.5m Multi Mac under construction at Kocurek is progressing with the interior fit-out well under way.

Galley	2 berth cabin

In October 2011, The 24.27m twin rig trawler "VICTORIA MAY" was handed over to her owner. Designed in conjunction with Macduff Shipyards the vessel is the first purpose designed prawn freezer trawler to be built in the UK. Macduff Ship Design were responsible for all drawing work, cutting information and stability calculations.

In September 2011, Macduff Ship Design has signed a contract with Humber Workboats of Grimsby to provide a complete Design and drawing package for an 18.45m Multi Mac. Macduff will also provide all cutting information and technical back up to allow Humber to construct the vessel "In House". This is the second of the Macduff Multi Mac range to be ordered and the 18.45m version has a beam of 8.6m and a bollard pull in the region of 12 tonnes.

Humber Workboats Limited [owner and builder]

In August 2011, Macduff received an order from the Russian Leningrad shipyard "Pella" to produce a concept design for a new 46m autoliner. The design will be based on previous autoliner designs produced by the company but incorporating the latest trends in hull design. This order represents the first from Russia and a return to large fishing vessel design for Macduff.

In August 2011, Kocurek Marine have almost finished the assembly of all hull units, with the two stern units (complete with Kort designed nozzles manufactured by Kocurek) ready for final alignment to the main hull. The main engines are now in postion and the interior fit-out has commenced.

Wheelhouse - Helm position	Main engines
Stern unit (port side) and Nozzle

In August 2011, Fabrication is progressing on the 14.95m Scalloper under construction at Macduff Shipyards. Macduff Ship Design have provided all construction plans and cutting information for this new build.

Colour Profile
Bulbous Bow	Bow
Hull & Casing

In July 2011, Kort Propulsion placed an order with Macduff for a design package for a new 7.5m single screw Tug for the Egyptian Navy. Of all steel construction the vessel will have a 214 Kw main engine giving a predicted bollard pull of 2.5 T and speed of about 9.5 knots. Macduff will be supplying all construction and cutting information allowing for the vessel to be built in Egypt. The vessel is a prototype based on an earlier design that Kort supplied to Egypt and will hopefully lead to additional orders.

In June 2011, Macduff Ship Design and Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad, Malaysia held positive discussions with the intention of forming a collaboration. This arrangement will offer vessel owners a combination of the very latest in Western European designs coupled with the high quality and competitive prices of the Boustead Shipyards. Boustead can now offer a complete range of commercial tugs, workboats, Multi Mac's, pilot vessels and general harbour support craft.

David Berry Boustead - Executuive Director		Donald Cameron Macduff - Managing Director

In June 2011, The 24.5m Multi Mac under construction at Kocurek Marine is progressing well with 75% of the hull assembled and the casing and wheelhouse fitted. Outfitting of the wheelhouse is well under way and the main engineering will be commenced shortly.

In April 2011, Macduff Ship Design has been contracted to produce a new design of a General Purpose Workboat for Inverlussa Marine Service based at Loch Spelvie on the Island of Mull. To be built by Macduff Shipyards  the 26.75m vessel will be designed for Coastal cargo, Civil engineering and Renewable energy support and General towing work in addition to Mussel farm operations. To be powered by two Doosan 530 Hp engines the 100 Tonnes of deck cargo will be handled by a 100 T/m deck crane.

In March 2011, The Orkney Islands ferry "Shapinsay" ran successful trials after her major upgrade at Macduff Shipyards. Lengthened by 6m the vessel was also re-powered, fitted with high performance rudders and a larger bow thruster to enhance her deadweight capacity and manoeuvring capabilities. Throughout the project Macduff Ship Design acted as owners Naval Architect / Project Manager.

The vessel returned to survice on the 1st April.

In March 2011, The 24.5m Multi Mac under construction at Kocurek Marine is progressing well with almost 50% of the hull fabricated and welded. The engine room unit is under fabrication and the wheelhouse unit is now being fitted out.

Engine Room unit	Bow Section

In February 2011, The 14m Workboat for Aberdeen Harbour - "Sea Herald" - completed successful trials and was handed over. The vessel surpassed contractual requirements and produced a bollard pull of 9.5 tonnes and free running speed of 9.6 knots from two Scania 350 hp main engines. Designed to carry out a wide range of tasks including plough dredging, surveying, rubbish collection and lifting duties.