Scottish Sea Farms launches £1.3 million vessel

The vessel is 22.8m long with a displacement of 120 tonnes.  It has a service speed of 9 knots with a maximum speed of 10.5 knots and is capable of carrying 105 tonnes on deck.

Sally Ann was delivered from Arklow Marine Services in Ireland during August and extensive sea trials have been taking place over the past few months to ensure that the vessel meets all the stringent safety and performance standards.

Jim Gallagher, Managing Director of Scottish Sea Farms, commented: “We are continually investing in our staff and equipment at Scottish Sea Farms and this £1.3 million new vessel will assist us in meeting an ever increasing demand for our high quality salmon.”

Keith Wardhaugh, Logistics Manager at Scottish Sea Farms, said: “The Sally Ann is a fantastic asset for the company.  Not only will she provide the support services to our sites but, importantly, the state of the art technology on board will spearhead the fight against any biological threats to our stocks.”