Mr Flynn today [MON] officially named Bakkafrost Scotland’s new vessel, Dìonadair a’ Bhradain, meaning “Guardian of the Salmon”, at Macduff Shipyards in Aberdeenshire.
The launch comes as Salmon Scotland members and supply chain businesses continue to invest millions of pounds in new vessels and marine infrastructure, supporting skilled jobs in shipbuilding, design, engineering and the wider coastal economy.
Recent vessel work linked to Bakkafrost Scotland, Inverlussa Marine Services, Scottish Sea Farms, Mowi Scotland and Cooke Aquaculture underlines the important role salmon farming plays in strengthening the country’s marine supply chain, including skilled shipbuilding and design expertise in the north-east.
Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, said:
“Scotland’s Economy Secretary is today recognising the investment being made by the salmon sector and the skilled jobs it supports.
“That is very welcome and an indication that the new Cabinet Secretary sees his role as encouraging the food and drink sector to grow Scotland’s economy.
“Today’s vessel naming is about much more than one boat. It shows how salmon farming creates opportunities far beyond farms and processing sites, sustaining jobs in shipbuilding, marine design, engineering and the wider supply chain.
“When salmon farming grows, shipyards, suppliers and coastal communities grow with it.
“This is exactly the kind of home-grown economic growth Scotland should be backing, with businesses investing in the skills and jobs that keep our country thriving.”
Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, comments following the launch of a new Scottish-built vessel for the salmon sector by Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn, whose ministerial responsibilities include the promotion of Scotland’s food and drink sectors.
