Professional Marine Services

Professional Marine Services Offering Skipper, Crew, and Inspection Support

Professional Marine Support backed by more than 20 years experience at sea

About Dyer Marine Limited

Practical experience built over 20 years at sea

Dyer Marine Limited is a marine services company based on the West Coast of Scotland, specialising in professional skipper and crew services, pre-survey vessel inspections, and practical marine project support. Founded by Chris Dyer, the company is supported by over 20 years of hands-on experience at sea. Chris holds an Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited Certificate of Competency and a Master 500 qualification, effectively combining his maritime credentials with practical insights. Dyer Marine adopts a straightforward approach to every job, collaborating with vessel owners, operators, and marine businesses to deliver dependable professional support for both workboats and vessels, whether aboard or ashore.

Skipper and Crew Services

Dyer Marine Limited provides professional and experienced skipper and crew services to vessel owners, operators and marine businesses.

 With more than 20 years of professional experience at sea, Dyer Marine can provide qualified personnel for  short-term cover , individual assignments and longer-term marine projects.

Services can include:

  • Professional skipper and master services 
  • Qualified crew 
  • Temporary and relief cover 
  • Vessel deliveries and relocations 
  • Commercial vessel operations 
  • Workboat and marine project support 
  • Short and long-term assignments 

 Professional qualifications include Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited and Master 500. 

Pre-survey Inspections

Dyer Marine Limited provides practical pre-survey vessel inspections to help owners and operators prepare their vessels before a formal survey.

  The inspection is designed to identify readily apparent deficiencies and areas that may require attention before the surveyor attends. Addressing these items beforehand can help reduce the risk of a surveyor having to return for a further inspection, which can lead to additional time and cost.

Inspections can include checks of:

  • Vessel condition and structure 
  • Safety and lifesaving equipment 
  • Fire-fighting equipment 
  • Machinery and engineering systems 
  • Electrical systems 
  • Navigation and communication equipment 
  • Required documentation and certification 
  • Relevant Code requirements 

Following the inspection, Dyer Marine can provide a written pre-survey inspection report identifying observations and items requiring attention.

 Please note: A Dyer Marine pre-survey inspection is a preparation service. It is not an MCA survey, statutory inspection or certification, and does not replace an inspection by an authorised surveyor.  

Boat Salvage & Recovery Assistance

Dyer Marine can help arrange and coordinate boat salvage and recovery, providing practical assistance to owners of grounded, damaged, stranded or sunken vessels.

Depending on the location, vessel and circumstances, we can assist with planning the recovery and arranging suitable lifting equipment, marine support and onward transport. Where specialist services are required, we can help coordinate the contractors involved.

With over 20 years of professional maritime experience, we bring practical vessel-handling knowledge and a clear understanding of working in challenging coastal environments.

Each enquiry is assessed individually, with assistance subject to access, weather, tides and the availability of suitable equipment and personnel.

From smaller vessels weighing 3.5 tonnes and below to larger yachts and motorboats that have broken free from their moorings, we can help assess the situation and arrange suitable support.

Proven results that speak for themselves.

20+ Years at Sea | OOW Unlimited | Master 500 | West Coast Scotland

Workers on a boat lifting a large anchor with a crane.

Based on the West Coast of Scotland · Available for marine work throughout Scotland and further afield

Discuss your requirements

For skipper and crew requirements, pre-survey inspections or marine project support, contact Dyer Marine Limited.

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Drop us an email

For inquiries regarding marine project support, including Master services and pre-survey vessel inspections, as well as skipper and crew services for your workboat needs, please contact us at Info@dyermarine.co.uk.

Dyer Marine Limited

Mobile : +44 (0) 7900 126865