Malakoff Limited was formed in 2003, following the management buy out of Malakoff and Wm Moore Ltd, a former Lithgow Group company.

The business has been constructing vessels since 1986 when it was decided to build a durable replacement craft to service the newly established salmon farming industry, then using lightweight and unsuitable ex army assault craft. The 21' aluminium "Voeboat" was the result and this craft was designed in-house and built to comply with Lloyds and MCA rules on construction.

The basic range of aluminium craft was expanded and vessels up to 12 metres have been constructed with powers up to 800 hp and speeds exceeding 30 knots. Catamarans have been added to the range and Malakoff Limited is now recognised world wide as a specialist aluminium boat constructor.

In 1988 our first steel boat was designed in-house and constructed for a local fish farmer. This 12.8 metre vessel is operating successfully to this day. In all, eight steel vessel constructions have been undertaken and completed to a high standard, ranging from 11.5 metres to 14.5 metres.

Our company also provides a wide range of engineering skills - mechanical and marine engineers, machinists, marine and industrial electricians, welders, fabricators, carpenters, joiners and painters, supported by our project and consultancy facilitiies. Our core business is boat repair at our slipways at Lerwick and Scalloway. We are also active in marine civil construction works, diving and retail chandlery.

Malakoff Limited employs a total of 65 personnel between the Lerwick and Scalloway shipyards. It has a turnover of nearly £4 million and has a Management Quality System compliant with ISO 9001:2000.