Jifmar Scotland is a distinguished UK marine services contractor, operating as a subsidiary of the renowned Jifmar Group. Established in the late 1980s, Jifmar Scotland has emerged from the union of two acclaimed Scottish enterprises, North West Marine and Delta Marine. With its roots in Oban, our company started as a marine and workboat contractor, specialising in the fields of aquaculture and diving. Meanwhile, Delta Marine was founded in 1985, in Shetland, earning a prestigious reputation for furnishing top-tier, modern, high-specification, manoeuvrable anchor handling tugs and workboats.
At Jifmar Scotland, we harness the combined wisdom and experience of these two esteemed Scottish companies, extending an extensive array of marine and subsea services to the UK market and surrounding regions. Our pride lies in preserving local identity and presence, familiarity with local markets, and access to Jifmar Group's expansive international fleet, resources, and expertise.
2018 marked the acquisition of North West Marine, followed by the integration of Delta Marine in 2019. In 2022, Jifmar Subsea Alba was established, swiftly followed by the debut of Jifmar Scotland in 2023.
The Jifmar Group
The Jifmar Group, an illustrious ship owner and marine services provider, caters to a diverse range of services extending from project design and management to chartering, industrial transport, and underwater inspection. Over the past two decades, the Jifmar Group has become a driving force in the workboat sector and set a precedent for decarbonising vessels.
Our principal operations span across the energy, defence, telecommunications, and marine infrastructure sectors. We boast a workforce of 590 professionals and operate a formidable fleet of 72 vessels, enabling us to ensure the provision of top-tier services.
As a responsible enterprise, the Jifmar Group is deeply committed to its corporate social responsibility. In line with this commitment, Jifmar Scotland diligently prioritises the needs of customers, stakeholders, communities, and environments, specifically focusing on Scotland and the UK.
Jifmar Scotland maintains a significant local presence with offices in both Oban and Stirling. We steadfastly engage with regional communities, actively participating in community projects and offering local employment opportunities.
Our Services
Jifmar Scotland assumes a pivotal role as a vessel owner, overseeing a state-of-the-art fleet of adaptable multipurpose workboats, multicat vessels (DP2, DP1, and conventional), and the provision of operation and maintenance support, as well as subsea services (including diving, ROVs, and associated equipment). We can further assist in delivering a broad spectrum of additional services for your shore and offshore projects, spanning engineering and design to operational management.
Our work in the UK and Northern European market showcases our expertise, while our international group facilitates the provision of services across the globe.
- Vessels Chartering: Jifmar Scotland offers chartering arrangements that could be executed on a spot or long-term basis.
- Spot Market: By maintaining a dedicated chartering team, Jifmar Scotland is able to respond swiftly 24/7 to customer inquiries and promptly commit a vessel through BIMCO standard terms and conditions. Our vessels are available for days, weeks, or months based on your requirements. For long-term chartering arrangements, we would be pleased to discuss your needs and decide on the ideal plan.
- Operation & Maintenance: Jifmar Scotland is a proud owner of multiple vessels that include multipurpose workboats (including DP2 vessels), survey vessels, crew transfer vessels, tugs, shoalbusters, modular workboats, and other smaller crafts. We can also harness the broader Jifmar Group fleet, of which Jifmar leads the global supply of DP2 vessels. Our multipurpose vessels are equipped with robust cranes, sizeable deck space, reduced draft, and strong anchor handling capacities. Over the past 15+ years, our adaptability has enabled us to support every operation and maintenance project.
- Subsea Services: We offer an extensive range of subsea services, including diving, ROVs, and associated equipment.
- Engineering & turnkey solutions: We provide engineering and design support in addition to full operational management of projects.
Unsatisfactory Experience
The majority of the reviews reveal a common theme of disappointment and frustration with working for JIFMAR. Many authors express their discontent with the company, describing it as an "absolute joke". They cite excessive stress and pressure as major concerns, which have allegedly led to depression.
Work-Life Balance
One of the primary issues mentioned is the lack of a healthy work-life balance. Employees are expected to put in long hours, often without proper compensation or recognition. This, in turn, has resulted in burnout and decreased job satisfaction.
Management
Overall, the management style is seen as ineffective, with some employees describing it as chaotic and disorganized. This lack of leadership and guidance has led to confusion, inaction, and ultimately, dissatisfaction among staff.
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