Name

Fraserburgh Harbour

Legal name

Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners

Website

https://fraserburgh-harbour.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services) (TLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Launch & Retrieval Infrastructure (Slipways, Cradles, Travel Lifts, Launching Systems) (IMAJALAE), Quay & Waterfront Civil Works (Piers, Quays, Seawalls, Dredging, Revetments) (IMAJALAF)

Keywords

• Port operations services
• Fishing fleet support
• Offshore wind maintenance
• Vessel repair facilities
• Marine cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Fraserburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Harbour dues and berthing fees: Charges for vessel berthing, mooring, and harbour access across multiple berths and basins including Inner/Outer Balaclava, North Harbour, South Harbour, and Faithlie Basin
2. Cargo handling services: Stevedoring and crane operations for commercial cargo including barley, oats, fertiliser, coal, sand, road salt, wood, fish products, and offshore equipment. Lifts exceeding 200 tonnes and 37.5 metres accommodated
3. Ship lift and dry dock services: Vessel lift and dry dock facilities for maintenance and repair operations with dedicated office/welfare facilities including Wi-Fi and showers
4. Fish market and auction services: Modern fish market facilities with electronic auction system; charges for market access, auctioneering, and related fishing industry services
5. Land and property leases: Quayside development land and harbour-owned properties leased to businesses; ice factory under harbour ownership
6. Pilotage services: Compulsory pilotage for vessels over 300 GRT, oil tankers, and hazardous cargo; pilot boat services for crew changes and bay services
7. Offshore wind O&M base services: Operations and maintenance base facilities for offshore wind developers including berthing, pontoon access, storage, and administrative services for Moray East

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fraserburgh Harbour is an independent statutory trust port operating from Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. It provides a comprehensive suite of maritime services including fishing fleet berthing and support, modern chilled fish market operations with electronic auctioning, commercial cargo handling and stevedoring, offshore wind operations and maintenance base services, vessel repair via modern shiplift and dry dock facilities, compulsory pilotage, and cruise port-of-call reception across approximately 2.5 miles of usable quayside.

Product overview

Fraserburgh Harbour is a Trust Port providing a comprehensive range of maritime services through its integrated portfolio. The core service offerings include Fishing Services (with two state-of-the-art chilled fish markets featuring e-auction systems), Commercial Services (cargo handling and pilotage), Offshore Renewables Services (O&M port for wind farms including Moray East), Vessel Repair Services (shiplift and dry dock facilities), and Cruise Services (port-of-call facilities). The Harbour Masterplan represents a £300 million, 20-year development programme to expand infrastructure and create approximately 1,120 FTE employment opportunities. Services are delivered through a combination of harbour-owned facilities and an experienced local supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fishing Services Berthing, ice, fuel, ships chandlery, transport, quayside mending areas, and net manufacturer services for commercial fishing fleets operating demersal, pelagic, and creel sectors.
• Fish Market Operations with E-Auction Two state-of-the-art chilled fish markets handling daily landings with electronic auction system for digital trading, serving fishing fleet operators, buyers, auctioneers, and harbour staff with enhanced hygiene, welfare, and security standards.
• Commercial Cargo Handling
• Offshore Renewables O&M Base Onshore operations and maintenance base facilities for offshore wind developers, including berthing, pontoon access, storage, car parking, administrative offices, maintenance workshop, and Marine Co-ordination Centre for SOV and CTV vessels.
• Vessel Repair Services Shiplift capable of lifting vessels up to 850 tonnes and 36 metres in length plus a modern dry dock accommodating vessels up to 66 metres length and 14 metres beam, supported by covered cradles, dedicated office and welfare facilities including Wi-Fi and showers, with access to an experienced local supply chain for turnkey vessel repair solutions.
• Cruise Port-of-Call Services Port-of-call facilities for small to medium cruise ships accommodating vessels up to 92m LOA with 6.2m draft at 2 ISPS berths, with fresh water, shore power, waste disposal facilities, and proximity to town centre.
• Pilotage Services Compulsory pilotage for vessels over 300 GRT, oil tankers, vessels carrying hazardous cargoes over 100 tonnes, and vessels carrying IMO Class 1 explosives over 1 tonne, with minimum one hour notice required, plus pilot boat services for crew changes and bay services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modernised fish market with e-auction system enhances trading efficiency and hygiene standards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Cruise ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026National body representing Scotland's cruise sector. Fraserburgh Harbour joined as 27th port member in 2026, gaining visibility among international cruise lines and supporting development of cruise tourism economy.
• Ocean WindscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Developer of Moray East offshore wind farm. Sponsored naming ceremony for new pilot boat GLOVER. Asset Director Paul Cavanagh cited harbour's accessibility, facilities, and community collaboration as factors in choosing Fraserburgh.
• EnterfoodsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Local fish merchant and wholesale distribution specialist launched 12-month Community Grant scheme with £500 monthly awards. Harbour Development Manager Pamela Neri serves on application review panel alongside Councillor Doreen Mair.
• Arch HendersoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Maritime civil engineering specialist serving as Project Manager & Technical Lead for harbour masterplan. Conducted technical feasibility study providing rationale for new south harbour and existing harbour improvements.
• Haskoning (Royal HaskoningDHV)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Technical Advisor and Project Manager for masterplan development. Working with Causeway Geotechnical on ground investigation works for North Breakwater extension.
• Causeway GeotechnicalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Appointed to undertake ground investigation works for proposed extension of North Breakwater as part of masterplan delivery.
• Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic body whose Strategic Investment Model (SIM) lists Fraserburgh Harbour as Stage 2 'progress' project, validating the masterplan investment and confirming project meets stakeholder needs.
• Scottish Fishermen's FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024National representative body for Scottish fishing industry. CEO Elspeth Macdonald visited harbour; harbour supports Fish Pledge championing Scotland's fishing communities.
• Shell UKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborated on Energy Transition Skills Hub at North East Scotland College (£4.5m funding) as part of Just Transition Fund investment supporting clean energy careers in North East Scotland.
• Moray East (Ocean Winds)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022950MW offshore wind farm in Outer Moray Firth, 40km from North East Coast. Fraserburgh serves as preferred Operations and Maintenance port with ~1880m2 site for quayside O&M buildings and facilities including berthing, pontoon access, Marine Co-ordination Centre, control room, maintenance workshop, and admin offices.
• Fraserburgh AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Formal collaborative partnership with local secondary school focused on career education, raising awareness of harbour industries, and preparing students for maritime career opportunities. Includes work experience placements, curriculum integration, and masterplan awareness sessions.
• North East Scotland College (NESCol)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for workforce development and skills training to support masterplan and energy transition. College Principal/CEO Neil Cowie serves on Harbour Board of Commissioners. NESCol views harbour as funnel for STEM students with career opportunities in welding and other maritime trades.
• British Ports AssociationminorOthersTrade association for UK ports. Fraserburgh Harbour holds membership alongside other industry bodies.
• Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRegional business chamber providing networking and advocacy for north-east Scotland businesses.
• North StarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest fleet of vessels in UK dedicated to North Sea operations. Provided letter of support for harbour expansion citing strategic dry dock as major improvement to national offshore infrastructure supporting operational efficiency and reduced downtime.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Port of Aberdeen: Major Scottish commercial harbour offering cruises, offshore energy support, fishing and general cargo at significantly greater scale. Comparable as a multi-purpose North East Scotland port competing for the same offshore wind and cruise customers.
• Associated British Ports (ABP): Largest UK port operator running a national network of 21 ports including fishing, cargo and offshore energy facilities. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in UK port operations but operates at materially larger scale and with a commercial (not trust port) mandate.

Direct peers

• Port of Sunderland: UK trust port with active ship repair facilities and offshore wind O&M ambitions targeting North Sea developers. Comparable on ship lift/dry dock services and offshore wind positioning.
• Lerwick Port Authority: Scottish trust port providing fishing, offshore energy support, cargo and cruise services with deep-water capability. Comparable as a multi-purpose trust port competing for similar North Sea offshore and cruise segments.
• Orkney Harbours: Statutory harbour authority serving Orkney with cruise, fishing, cargo and offshore energy support including major offshore wind O&M activity. Comparable for offshore wind positioning and trust port governance model.
• Shoreham Port: UK trust port offering commercial cargo, fishing and vessel support services. Comparable governance structure (trust port with independent board) and similar diversified service mix targeting SME and regional customers.
• Montrose Port Authority: East coast Scottish trust port offering commercial cargo, fishing and offshore energy support. Comparable as a smaller multi-purpose port pursuing offshore wind opportunities in a similar regulatory and funding environment.
• Peterhead Port Authority: Largest UK fishing port and the leading competitor in North East Scotland for fishing, offshore wind O&M and vessel repair services. Most directly comparable peer given shared Aberdeenshire location, similar vessel support services and parallel offshore wind ambitions.
• Poole Harbour Commissioners: UK trust port offering commercial shipping, ferry and recreational marine services. Comparable as a trust port under similar UK statutory framework, although smaller scale and more leisure-tilted mix.
• Cromarty Firth Port Authority: Established hub for North Sea offshore wind O&M and oil & gas vessel support with deep-water berthing. Direct competitor for ScotWind/INTOG O&M mandates and a benchmark for the deep-water, large-vessel capability Fraserburgh's Masterplan is targeting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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