About

Cromarty firth Marine Services

Combining Years of Cross Industry Marine Experience

Cromarty Firth Marine Services offers professional diving expertise gained through more than 40 years’ experience making us an innovative company complying with HSE and current onshore/offshore guidance.

Specialists in Commercial Diving, Rope Access & Marine Construction

Established in 2020 and trading since 2021, Cromarty Firth Marine Services is a Highland-based marine contractor delivering commercial diving, rope access, and marine construction solutions across the UK and internationally.
Backed by over 70 years of combined experience, our management team Ray Macphee (Managing Director), Mhari Macphee (Finance & HSQE Director), and Eddie Davies (Operations Director) bring extensive industry expertise, with strong foundations in military training and operational leadership.
Headquartered in Evanton, we are proud to serve clients throughout the UK and overseas

Surface Demand

Using Surface Demand diving techniques, we are experienced in rig inspection, wet welding, cofferdams, civil engineering, renewable energy including hydro, offshore wind and tidal energy.

Cromarty Firth Marine Services is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our personnel, the environment and working closely with our client’s requirements.

Core Values

At Cromarty Firth Marine Services, our values guide how we work with integrity, professionalism, and a deep respect for people and partnerships:

Transparent & Competitive Pricing We offer clear, competitive rates with no hidden costs ensuring full transparency from quote to completion.
Military Precision & Discipline With an ex-military background and a Bronze Award under the Armed Forces Covenant, we bring excellence, structure, and reliability to every operation.
Fair Pay & Workforce Welfare We are committed to fair and competitive pay, with all divers, rope access and labourer personnel receiving rates well above the UK Living Wage benchmark.
Elite Personnel Network We maintain a trusted pool of highly experienced personnel, allowing us to scale quickly and deliver high-calibre results across the UK and beyond.
Repeat Business Through Satisfaction Our clients return project after project a reflection of our commitment to safety, quality, and responsive service.
Partnership-Driven Approach We invest in strong, collaborative relationships with our clients from the outset ensuring every project is delivered with alignment, accountability, and shared success.

ARMED FORCES COVENANT

EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME

In July 2024, Cromarty Firth Marine Services signed the Armed Forces Covenant, publicly pledging our support to the armed forces community. We received a Bronze Award in the Employer Recognition Scheme, owing to our commitment to honour the principles of the covenant:

• No member of the armed forces community should face disadvantage at work or in the community compared to other citizens.
• In certain circumstances, special consideration is appropriate for those who have given most, such as the bereaved or injured.

We actively support the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process. We operate a reservist friendly company, supporting deployment and training leave.

Who we are, and
what you get

CFMS is a team of dedicated, industry professionals with years of experience and a variety of qualifications. We’re supported by a professional team ensuring over-delivery of expectations for every client, on every project.

Ray Macphee: Commercial Diver & Managing Director
Mhari Macphee: Project Director
Eddie Davies: Commercial Diver & Operations Director
Andrew Carrie: L3 Rope Access Project Manager