Oceanscan opens Aberdeen facility, supporting growing demand

The new 1,200m² site more than doubles Oceanscan’s operational footprint compared with its previous Bridge of Don base, which served as the company’s home for more than 35 years.

The new facility also brings together complementary capabilities from across the wider Venterra Group network under one roof, including those from INSPIRE Environmental and HPR, strengthening operational collaboration and service delivery.

The newly refurbished engineering facility has advanced NDT and subsea calibration capabilities, enhancing Oceanscan’s ability to support offshore campaigns through faster mobilisation, improved local delivery and greater operational efficiency across the UK and European markets.

Designed with future growth in mind, the new site increases the company’s operational capacity at a time of rising offshore demand. Oceanscan’s Aberdeen workforce has grown to 57 employees, with space to support an additional 30 roles across its engineering, operations, sales and  finance functions.

Speaking at the opening event, Oceanscan chief growth officer Derek Donaldson said, “We’ve built on years of work from our previous base to create a facility that reflects both the momentum we’re seeing across Scotland, the UK and Europe, and the growing needs of our customers. The opportunity across the region is significant. We are excited to continue building alongside our colleagues across Venterra Group.”

The expansion aligns with Venterra Group’s broader strategy of strengthening regional capability and follows a standout year of growth for Oceanscan across Europe, during which the subsea business doubled in size and set the stage for continued ambitious growth in 2026.