Motive’s New Division Bags £1M in Contracts

Offshore services firm Motive Offshore has attracted £1 million worth of new North Sea contracts after launching a new spooling and inspection division six months ago.

Marine specialist has formed a partnership with husband and wife team, Ally and Claire Forbes, who have a share in the firm’s new spooling and inspection division, situated in the Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce.

Mr Forbes has joined Motive Spooling and Inspection as general manager, with Mrs Forbes taking on the role of operations coordinator. The duo, will oversee business operations as the company continues to strengthen its services nationally and internationally.

Since its launch in November 2016, the division has already secured contracts with some of the biggest subsea and drilling contractors.

The division is said to be currently working with a range of clients from a variety of industries including subsea vessel operators/owners, drilling contractors and offshore renewables in the UK and worldwide.

James Gregg of Motive Offshore Group, said: “We are delighted to have signed an agreement with Ally and Claire, who have a wealth of industry experience.

“The move is in line with our plans to grow and develop the business both in the current markets we are operating in and within new markets on a global level.”

Ally Forbes, said: “I have known and worked with Motive for a number of years, and we are pleased to have formed the working partnership.

“2017 is an exciting year for the company and we will work closely with the management team to expand our operations and oversee the work of our skilled team.”