About Us

Professional Marine Support from Lowestoft

Predator Marine Limited is a Lowestoft-based commercial marine operator providing reliable, versatile vessel support services throughout the UK.

Operating from one of the East Coast’s principal maritime and offshore-energy hubs, we are ideally positioned to support projects across the North Sea, UK coastline, ports, harbours and nearshore working areas.

From short-notice assignments to long-term offshore contracts, Predator Marine provides practical vessel and crew solutions tailored to each project.

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Who We Are

Predator Marine is an experienced and growing team of marine professionals with backgrounds in commercial vessel operations, offshore support, navigation, vessel management and specialist marine projects.

We understand the operational pressures involved in working at sea, including changing weather, demanding schedules, complex project requirements and the importance of maintaining clear communication between vessel crews and shore-based teams.

Our approach is straightforward:

Reliable vessels, capable crews and flexible support delivered safely and professionally.

We work closely with clients, survey companies, offshore contractors and project managers to understand the scope of work and provide a suitable vessel, crew and operating plan.

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What We Do

Predator Marine specialises in multi-role commercial vessel operations across the offshore, nearshore and coastal sectors.

Our core services include:

• Commercial workboat charter
• Crew and cargo transfer
• Safety-boat and standby cover
• Guard vessel operations
• Hydrographic and geophysical survey support
• Environmental and scientific survey support
• USV escort, pilotage, towing and recovery support
• Dive and ROV support
• Offshore windfarm support
• Marine construction and inspection support
• Fishing-gear scouting and reconnaissance
• Filming, photography and drone operations
• Vessel delivery and professional skipper services

Our vessels can be supplied for individual assignments, emergency requirements, recurring works or long-term contracts.

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Our Fleet

Our fleet provides a choice of vessel sizes and capabilities, allowing Predator Marine to offer an appropriate and cost-effective platform for a wide range of operations.

Windcat 4

Windcat 4 is the flagship vessel within the Predator Marine fleet.

This versatile 15-metre commercial catamaran provides substantial forward and aft deck areas, comfortable passenger accommodation and excellent stability for demanding offshore operations.

She is particularly suitable for:

• Crew and cargo transfer
• Safety-boat and standby operations
• Guard vessel duties
• Offshore wind support
• Survey and environmental projects
• USV support
• Dive and ROV operations
• Long-term and 24-hour contracts

Windcat 4 provides the capacity, endurance and working space required for larger commercial projects and extended operations.

Predator

Predator is a highly capable 10-metre Blyth catamaran designed for survey, safety-boat and specialist marine support operations.

Her stable working platform, shallow draft and spacious aft deck make her ideal for projects requiring manoeuvrability, specialist equipment or access to nearshore and offshore locations.

Predator is equipped with onboard electrical power, welfare facilities and a heated cabin suitable for crew, survey personnel and project equipment.

She is well suited to:

• Hydrographic survey
• Safety and standby cover
• Dive and ROV support
• Drone and filming operations
• Environmental monitoring
• Crew and light cargo transfer
• Guard vessel duties
• Specialist nearshore operations

Long Waves

Long Waves is a versatile and trailerable RIB offering rapid mobilisation for inshore, harbour and nearshore assignments throughout the UK.

Her portability allows her to be deployed quickly to different operating locations, providing a flexible and economical solution for smaller projects.

Long Waves is suitable for:

• Inshore safety cover
• Harbour and port support
• Coastal patrol work
• Personnel transfer
• Inspection and observation duties
• Environmental and wildlife surveys
• Filming and photography
• Fishing-gear scouting
• General marine assistance

Together, Windcat 4, Predator and Long Waves give us the flexibility to support everything from compact inshore assignments to sustained offshore projects.

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Safety and Professional Standards

Safety is central to every Predator Marine operation.

Our vessels are operated and maintained in accordance with their applicable commercial coding, operating limits and onboard safety-management procedures.

Predator Marine has experience with commercial vessel inspections and the Common Marine Inspection Document process used within the offshore marine industry. Vessel documentation, certificates and project-specific information can be provided during the tendering and mobilisation process where appropriate.

Our crews hold relevant commercial marine qualifications, which may include:

• RYA Yachtmaster qualifications
• Commercial endorsements
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• STCW safety training
• Seafarer medical certification
• Marine radio qualifications
• First-aid and sea-survival training

Crew selection is matched to the vessel, operating area and specific requirements of each project.

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Our Commitment

Predator Marine is committed to being:

Responsive

We understand that marine projects can change quickly. We maintain direct communication and aim to respond promptly to availability and mobilisation enquiries.

Flexible

Every operation is different. We work with clients to adapt vessel configuration, crew arrangements and operating plans around the scope of work.

Professional

We provide experienced crews, properly prepared vessels and a practical commercial approach from the first enquiry through to project completion.

Dependable

Our clients rely on us to arrive prepared, communicate clearly and support operations safely and efficiently.

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A Marine Partner You Can Rely On

Whether you require offshore support from Windcat 4, specialist survey capability from Predator or rapid-response inshore assistance from Long Waves, Predator Marine can provide a vessel and crew solution suited to your requirements.

Based in Lowestoft and operating throughout the UK, we are ready to support one-day assignments, recurring projects and long-term marine contracts.