Marine Plant Hire

Powering marine projects Specialist marine plant and skilled operators supporting infrastructure projects across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Marine Plant Hire supplies fully crewed vessels and marine plant to support ports, coastal infrastructure and marine construction projects across the UK and beyond. 
 
Backed by over 30 years of engineering heritage, we operate 24/7 to deliver dependable, safety-led support in demanding environments.
 
Our fleet brings together a versatile range of workboats, tugs and barges designed to support every stage of marine civil engineering projects. Purpose‑built, meticulously maintained and operated by experienced crews, our vessels provide the reliability and capability contractors depend on to deliver safe, efficient and uninterrupted marine operations.

Browse our wide range of assets available for hire below. All of our vessels are maintained to the highest of standards and are fully certified for either International or domestic voyages. Our highly experienced crews are on hand and ready to help your project from start to finish.

Marine plant that delivers in the field

Challenging coastlines, river systems and harbour edges demand equipment designed for the environment. Here’s how MPH provides the access, stability and capability to keep marine works moving.

Marine Plant Hire Team

Rich Eggleton - MD at Marine Plant Hire

Rich Eggleton

Managing Director

Ben Wheatley - Marine Superintendent at Marine Plant Hire

Ben Wheatley

Marine Superintendent

Contact Marine Plant Hire

Unit 11F, Boatyard Building 1
Noss on Dart Marina
Bridge Road
Kingswear
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 0EA

Tel: +44 (0)1626 866066

Website : www.marineplanthire.co.uk

Email : info@marineplanthire.co.uk

Marine Plant Hire News

Marine Plant Hire (MPH) has strengthened its marine operations capability with the addition of a Damen 2611 Multicat workboat to its fleet, enhancing its ability to support a wider range of projects across the UK and its parent Ancora Group continue to grow.The versatile vessel is one of only a limited number of Damen 2611 Multicats available for charter in the UKoffshore renewables and infrastructure projects.

Marine Plant Hire Adds Damen 2611 Multicat to Fleet

Damen 2611 Multicat strengthens Marine Plant Hire's ability to deliver a broader range of marine construction and support services. Marine Plant Hire (MPH) has strengthened...
Ancora Group has completed the acquisition of marine engineering specialist Red7Marine, a leading UK marine infrastructure and engineering work specialist, marking the first strategic acquisition since the group was acquired by Sullivan Street Partners.

Red7Marine Joins Ancora Group in Strategic Growth Move

Sullivan Street Partners-backed Ancora continues its growth strategy with the acquisition of marine engineering and infrastructure specialist Red7Marine Ancora Group has completed the acquisition of...
Workboat owners and operators with vessels due for survey by December 2026 are being urged to act now to avoid missing the deadline for compliance with the updated code of safety standards.

Workboat Operators Urged to Beat Workboat Code Edition 3 Deadline

Joint MCA and Workboat Association notice urges workboat owners and operators to schedule surveys Workboat owners and operators with vessels due for survey by December...
Marine Plant Hire (MPH), a UK provider of marine services and vessel hire, has announced a landmark achievement, becoming the first specialist marine services business to reach carbon-neutral status across Scope 1 and 2 emissions under the industry-recognised framework governed by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Marine Plant Hire Delivers Industry-Leading Carbon-Neutral Commitment

Marine Plant Hire becomes the first specialist marine contractor to reach Scope 1 and 2 carbon neutrality under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol framework. Marine Plant...
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