Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Industrial Engineering Solutions in Thurso
Established in 1988, Calder Engineering has built a proven track record delivering engineering products and services to the energy industries. Our directors have cultivated extensive expertise in oil and gas, nuclear, renewables, and utilities sectors over decades. We prioritise safety, quality, efficiency, traceability, and reliability in all operations, ensuring projects are completed on time to the highest standards. Our team combines skilled professionals with state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated stainless steel workshop to prevent cross-contamination.We offer turnkey solutions from fabrication and machining to installation and maintenance, adhering to rigorous quality assurance systems. Our offshore cabins and subsea baskets meet DNV and EN certifications, while our CalderGrip innovation redefines subsea anchoring. With secure storage, quayside services, and mobile maintenance capabilities, we provide comprehensive support for complex engineering challenges.
Services
Subsea Baskets Hire
Offshore Cabins
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Coded Welding
Hydrostatic Testing
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Established in 1988 with deep energy sector expertise
- Dedicated stainless steel workshop prevents cross-contamination
- DNV-certified offshore containers and subsea baskets
- Integrated quality, environmental, and safety management systems
- Comprehensive quayside services at Scrabster port
Associations and certifications
- DNV 2.7-1
- DNV 2.7-3
- EN 12079
Services
Subsea Baskets Hire
We hire DNV 2.7-3 certified subsea baskets for offshore transportation and lifting operations. These heavy-duty baskets handle 15-tonne payloads, supporting ROV or diver deployment of large equipment. Our range includes debris baskets, decommissioning units, and custom tooling solutions tailored to project requirements.
Offshore Cabins
Our Calder Offshore Cabins meet DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 standards for safe offshore transportation. Each unit is custom-built at our Thurso facility to client specifications, providing secure containment solutions for equipment transport across oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors.
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Our dedicated 200m stainless steel workshop prevents cross-contamination during fabrication. We produce precision components using titanium, aluminium, and exotic metals, maintaining material integrity through controlled processes that eliminate premature corrosion risks in critical energy industry applications.
Coded Welding
We perform X-ray standard coded welding for carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex materials. Our welders meet stringent NDT inspection requirements, ensuring structural integrity for pressure vessels, pipework, and offshore structures in demanding energy environments.
Hydrostatic Testing
Our facilities conduct hydrostatic and pressure testing for offshore equipment, including skidded fuel tanks and process plant components. This critical quality control process verifies structural integrity and operational safety for high-pressure systems in marine and energy applications.
Questions
What industries does Calder Engineering serve?
We specialise in energy industries including oil and gas, nuclear, onshore/offshore wind, marine renewables, and utilities sectors.
Are your offshore containers certified to industry standards?
Yes, our offshore cabins meet DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 certifications for safe transportation and containment in marine environments.
What subsea equipment do you provide?
We manufacture and hire DNV 2.7-3 subsea baskets with 15-tonne capacity, plus ROV tooling baskets, debris containers, and diver intervention units.
Do you have specialist stainless steel capabilities?
We operate a dedicated 200m² stainless steel workshop to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring material integrity for critical applications.
What quayside services are available?
Our Scrabster facilities offer vessel mobilisation, CCU repairs, load testing, and deck fastening services for offshore operations.
