Aluminium Marine Consultants

What Aluminium Marine Consultants does

Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC) is a privately held UK shipbuilder founded in 2006/2007 by Nigel True, operating two shipyards on the Isle of Wight at Clarence Boatyard, East Cowes and the state-of-the-art Medina Yard, Cowes. The company designs and builds bespoke aluminium workboats primarily in the 10–26m range, with a portfolio spanning wind farm support vessels (WFSVs) and crew transfer vessels (CTVs), the FiFi fire and rescue vessel range, hovercraft, catamaran ferries, tugs, and uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). Approximately 80 aluminium vessels have been delivered to international customers including CWind/Global Marine Group, Mainprize Offshore, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Guyana Fire and Rescue Service, Jacobite Loch Ness Ferries, and Sea-KIT. Notable technical platforms include the modular POD system for rapid mission reconfiguration, SWATH hull designs for stability in harsh conditions, the Hagar hybrid CTV concept, and the MV Dirac hydrogen-electric workboat developed with Ecomar Propulsion Ltd. AMC holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and is Lloyd's Register-certified on newer autonomous platforms.

AMC operates a direct, sales-led B2B go-to-market, engaging enterprise and government customers at director level from inception through sea trials and handover, with bespoke quotation-based pricing under multi-year build contracts. Revenue streams include one-time project fees for new vessel construction, recurring repair and maintenance services, marine consultancy and bespoke training, and aluminium/multi-metal fabrication work for marine, aerospace, civil, and military applications. The firm is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investment or parent entity, employs over 50 staff including a four-year in-house training programme, and participates in the UK Government-backed offshore charging consortium alongside ORE Catapult, Turbulent Simulations, and others to support the decarbonisation of the offshore wind vessel fleet.

Name

Aluminium Marine Consultants

Legal name

Aluminium Marine Consultants Ltd

Website

https://aluminium-boats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aluminium Marine Consultants is a privately held UK shipbuilder on the Isle of Wight that designs and constructs bespoke aluminium workboats (10–26m) — including crew transfer vessels, fire boats, hovercraft, and hydrogen-electric platforms — for enterprise and government customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Workboat Shipbuilding

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Landing Craft & Amphibious Workboats (LCM/LCT-style, Beaching Craft) (IMAJADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Wind & Renewable Support Vessel Construction (SOV, CTV, WTIV) (IMAJACAG), Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF)

Keywords

• Aluminium boat building
• Marine vessel construction
• Wind farm support vessels
• Crew transfer vessels
• Fire rescue boats

Headquarters

HQ city

East Cowes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Vessel Construction: Design and construction of custom aluminium workboats, crew transfer vessels, fire boats, hovercraft, and specialised marine vessels to customer specifications. Revenue earned through one-time project fees for vessel builds.
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: Wide-ranging repair and maintenance services including emergency repairs at short notice for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Provides flexible repair facility capabilities.
3. Marine Consultancy and Training: Bespoke consultancy services including travelling worldwide to provide training and support across the marine sector. One-to-one training and customised support.
4. Fabrication Services: Metalwork fabrication services producing components and parts from small technical projects to complex structures using aluminium, steel, stainless steel, duplex, copper and copper-nickel. Includes pollution control products, fuel tanks, and architectural metalwork.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aluminium Marine Consultants designs and builds bespoke aluminium workboats in the 10–26m range, including crew transfer vessels (CTVs), wind farm support vessels (WFSVs), fire-fighting vessels (FiFi range), hybrid and hydrogen-electric propulsion vessels, hovercraft, and first-in-class custom craft. The company provides a full design-and-build package via two UK shipyards on the Isle of Wight, complemented by aluminium and multi-metal fabrication, installation and fit-out, repair and maintenance, and marine consultancy and training services for enterprise and government customers globally.

Product overview

Aluminium Marine Consultants is the UK's leading aluminium boat builder, providing a portfolio of specialised workboat vessels and comprehensive shipbuilding services since 2007. The core product portfolio spans fire and rescue vessels (the FiFi range including the 14m Barracuda), wind farm support vessels (WFSVs/crew transfer vessels including Trearddur Bay, Hurricane Tow, MO4, Typhoon Tow series), bespoke and first-in-class vessels (MV Dirac hydrogen-electric workboat, USV Maxlimer, Canadian Coast Guard Mamilossa hovercraft, Jacobite Maverick ferry, Hercules tugs), and hybrid crew transfer vessels (Hagar). These vessel lines are complemented by supporting services including aluminium fabrication (fuel tanks, structural components), installation and fit-out (saloon, wheelhouse, crew welfare), repair and maintenance, and marine consultancy and training. AMC operates from shipyards in Cowes and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, employs over 50 staff, and has built approaching 80 aluminium boats to date.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fi-Fi Range: A new generation of fire-fighting vessels specifically designed and built to undertake multiple roles to meet the risks and hazards of modern-day marine fire-fighting, available in both mono hull and catamaran configurations.
• PODs
• WFSV (Wind Farm Support Vessel)
• CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel)
• Hagar

Products and services

• FiFi Fire-Fighting Vessel Range A range of high-performance, multi-role fire-fighting and emergency response vessels available in monohull and catamaran configurations (14–23m), with options for waterjets, conventional propellers, Voith Linear jets, and hybrid propulsion. Certified to NFPA 1925 and DNV Fi-Fi regulations and featuring demountable POD containers for modular mission roles. Targeted at fire and rescue agencies globally.
• Barracuda Fire Boat A 14m high-performance fire-fighting vessel capable of 32 knots, delivering up to 4,500 litres of water per minute from three monitors ranging up to 120 metres. Built for the Guyana Fire and Rescue Service for operation on the Demerara River.
• Trearddur Bay Wind Farm Support Vessel A 20m wind farm support vessel (WFSV) designed and built by AMC for Turbine Transfers, serving the offshore wind industry for crew transfer and equipment delivery operations.
• Hurricane Tow Wind Farm Support Vessel A 25m wind farm support vessel (WFSV) for CWind | Global Marine Group, featuring a 1.4m draft and 28-knot service speed with waterjet propulsion for crew transfer in challenging offshore conditions.
• MO4 Wind Farm Support Vessel A 22m WFSV for Mainprize Offshore Ltd featuring a 1.4m draft, three-point mooring system, fuel transfer capability, and twin Caterpillar C32 diesel engines delivering 26-knot service speed. Built in under nine months for Deutsche Windtechnik operations in the German wind farm sector.
• MV Dirac Hydrogen-Electric Workboat A 9m hydrogen-electric workboat developed with Ecomar Propulsion Ltd, powered by two 250kW Ecomar Kairos motors, a 180kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and a hydrogen fuel cell with BOC Genie portable hydrogen cylinders. Demonstrates the viability of hydrogen propulsion for real-world maritime decarbonisation.
• USV Maxlimer (Hull Fabrication) An ocean-capable long-range, long-endurance unmanned surface vessel (USV) with over 10,000 nautical miles range and multi-month endurance; AMC provided hull fabrication for SEA-KIT. The vessel won the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE and operates in conjunction with a Kongsberg HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle for autonomous deep-sea mapping.
• Mamilossa Hovercraft (Hull Fabrication) A 28.5m hovercraft for the Canadian Coast Guard, with AMC contributing hull construction (designed by British Hovercraft Corporation). Based at CCG Hovercraft Base Trois-Rivières, Quebec, for SAR, river ice jam clearing, and environmental response operations with a 23,000kg payload and 6,600kg removable crane. The largest hovercraft exported by a UK boat builder.
• Jacobite Maverick Catamaran Ferry A 20m lightweight catamaran ferry operated by Jacobite on Loch Ness, accommodating 200 passengers with forward and aft deck boarding and a cabin seating 102 passengers.
• 9m Hercules Catamaran Tugs A pair of first-in-class 9m catamaran tugs (Hercules and Samson) for Marine Procurement Ltd, designed by Ad Hoc Marine Designs Ltd. Noted for stopping in under one boat length, high manoeuvrability, turning in own length, and bollard pull exceeding 5 tonnes.
• Hagar Hybrid Crew Transfer Vessel A hybrid crew transfer catamaran concept combining the durability of existing CTV designs with serial hybrid/diesel electric propulsion. Capable of battery-only harbour departure for up to 2 hours, 6 hours loitering at 5–8 knots on battery, and a 2-hour battery return, offering fuel and maintenance savings for the offshore wind sector.
• Typhoon Tow Series Crew Transfer Vessels A series of four wind farm crew transfer vessels (22–24.5m) built for CWind/Global Marine Group: Typhoon Tow, Hurricane Tow, Tornado, and Tempest. Semi-displacement catamaran hull designed by Walker Marine Design with MTU 12V 2000 M72 engines (1,080kW each), Rolls-Royce Kamewa A3 56 water jets, MTU Blue Vision automation with high-speed internet shore monitoring, 1.4m draft, and 28-knot service speed.
• Aluminium Fabrication Services Custom fabrication of complex structures and components using aluminium, stainless steel, duplex, copper, and copper-nickel for marine, aerospace, construction, and industrial applications. Includes fuel tanks, oil spill equipment, sheet metal work, architectural metalwork, and modular cladding.
• Installation and Fit-Out Services Full saloon and wheelhouse fit-out services for work boats, covering electrical installation and crew welfare facilities. Managed end-to-end by AMC production management to ensure high standards of finish.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Comprehensive repair and maintenance services for vessels of all sizes, including emergency repairs at short notice for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, delivered by a permanent skilled workforce.
• Marine Consultancy and Training Bespoke marine consultancy and worldwide training services covering design, electrical engineering, fabrication, welding, painting, and commissioning. AMC's team delivers one-to-one and group training programmes, including fire-fighting training for vessel operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14m fire boat delivering 32 knots speed and 4,500 litres water per minute from three monitors ranging up to 120 metres
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ecomar Propulsion LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2024Collaboration on hydrogen-electric propulsion vessel development. AMC provides vessel construction while Ecomar supplies Kairos motors (2x250kW) and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Joint development of 9m MV Dirac based on NATO Combat Ready Boat with hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
• Walker Marine DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaval architect partnership for fire-fighting vessel design. Collaborated on Fi-Fi range of fire boats with both mono hull and catamaran configurations. Walker Marine Design provides vessel designs while AMC handles construction.
• Mainprize Offshore LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGround-breaking WFSV build partnership resulting in MO4 vessel with unique three-point mooring system, fuel transfer system, and shallow 1.4m draft for German offshore wind operations.
• ORE CatapultcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in offshore charging facility project for electrified vessels. Part of Sustainable Innovation Fund initiative to design permanently stationed offshore charging vessel for electric CTVs and SOVs.
• Turbulent SimulationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium lead for offshore charging facility project. Provides software and digital integration expertise for designing offshore charging solutions for electrified vessels.
• Tidal TransitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner providing vessel operator perspective on electric and hybrid vessel needs for offshore wind operations.
• Bibby Marine ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in offshore charging facility development project for maritime decarbonisation.
• Ad Hoc Marine Designs LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationNaval architect partnership for specialised vessel designs including 9m Hercules Catamaran Tugs and MV Dirac hydrogen-powered vessel. Provides vessel design expertise.
• Rapid Welding & Industrial Supplies LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration15-year partnership providing welding equipment and supplies. Supplier of Kemppi XF5 Fastmig and MasterMig welding machines. Provides quality products and customer service for marine manufacturing equipment.
• Angloco LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFire-fighting equipment supplier and customer partnership. Angloco supplies fire-fighting equipment for AMC-built vessels and has commissioned vessels for end customers like Guyana Fire Service. 50-year anniversary company in fire-fighting equipment.
• CWINDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term customer and partner for wind farm support vessels. Multiple vessel orders including Typhoon Tow, Hurricane Tow, Tempest, and Tornado. Collaboration on vessel specification and requirements.
• Diverse MarineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner at Medina Yard, Cowes. Collaboration on trainee engineering activities and support for marine manufacturing industry development on Isle of Wight.
• KemppicoreTechnology or IntegrationArc welding equipment manufacturer providing XF5 Fastmig and MasterMig welding machines. Design leader in arc welding industry with focus on quality and productivity. Global partner network covering 70+ countries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• South Boats Special Services: UK-based aluminium crew transfer vessel (CTV) and wind farm support vessel builder and operator serving the European offshore wind market. Closely comparable to AMC in vessel class (CTV/WFSV), customer base (wind farm operators, technicians), and aluminium fabrication approach.
• Diverse Marine: Cowes (Isle of Wight)-based aluminium marine fabrication and vessel construction specialist. Direct local neighbour and active AMC partner, building similar workboats, fast crew transfer vessels, and bespoke aluminium structures for offshore wind and defence customers.
• ESNA Design & Fabrication: UK-based aluminium and steel fabrication business with marine capability, producing workboats and specialised structures. Comparable custom-build services, alloys expertise (aluminium, stainless, duplex), and overlapping offshore/marine customer base to AMC.
• Safe Boats International: US manufacturer of aluminium response, patrol, and workboats (including fire/rescue and security craft) using modular designs. Comparable to AMC's FiFi range and modular POD approach in fire/rescue and government vessel markets.
• Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding (Correct Craft SBU): US aluminium commercial vessel builder producing fast passenger ferries, pilot boats, patrol craft and wind farm support vessels. Comparable aluminium construction capability and similar custom build-to-order business model serving offshore wind, government, and ferry operators.
• Bluestream Offshore: Netherlands-based offshore service and vessel operator increasingly active in the European offshore wind CTV/WFSV market. Comparable customer overlap with AMC's CWind/Mainprize Offshore base, sharing the same wind farm technician-transport mission profile.

Broad incumbents

• Strategic Marine: Singapore-headquartered shipbuilder with aluminium fast crew boats, crew transfer vessels, and wind farm support vessels. Comparable CTV/WFSV product line and offshore wind customer focus, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographies than AMC.
• Austal Ships: Australian-headquartered aluminium shipbuilder producing commercial ferries, crew transfer vessels, and defence platforms at global scale. Overlap with AMC in aluminium crew transfer vessels and government/ferry/defence customers, but with substantially larger capacity and product breadth.

Others

• Tidal Transit: UK-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel operator/owner and active AMC consortium partner in the offshore charging facility project. Comparable end-customer profile (offshore wind operators) and direct partner relationship through the Sustainable Innovation Fund project.
• Ecomar Propulsion: UK-based developer of hydrogen and electric propulsion systems for marine vessels. Direct development partner with AMC on MV Dirac, supplying the Kairos motors and hydrogen fuel cell. Adjacent technology enabler rather than builder, but tightly coupled to AMC's decarbonisation roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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