UK marine and lifting equipment specialist Motive Offshore Group has made a six-figure investment into its newly acquired facility in Singapore.
The investment is part of Motive’s strategic integration of Aquatic and its assets since acquiring the company from Acteon Group in 2024.
The new Singapore hub, in the Loyang Offshore Supply Base, will serve as an additional site to support new and existing clients in Singapore and APAC more broadly.
A key operational base, the facility will deliver Motive’s full suite of services to clients across the region, including the growing offshore renewables and decommissioning markets.
Strategically positioned on the quay, the site enables direct vessel mobilisation.
It is equipped with large capacity tensioners and reel drive systems, including 50-tonne tensioners (pictured), 500Te modular reel drive systems, and 200Te capacity wire rope back tension spoolers.
The facility also features in-house test beds.
In addition to servicing key offshore markets such as Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia, Motive’s Singapore facility also opens the door to enhanced delivery of global contracts with specialist hubs across four continents.
The investment solidifies Motive’s presence in APAC, following the opening of a dedicated renewables hub in Taipei, Taiwan.
Motive chief executive Dave Acton said: “Our investment in Singapore is a testament to the growth we’ve already achieved in APAC.
“Having operated in the region for several years now, this is an important step forward, not just in expanding our capabilities, but in serving burgeoning industries across renewables, decommissioning and traditional energy.
“We’ve listened closely to our clients and Singapore was the clear answer.”
With facility headcount expected to increase to 20 staff members by the end of 2025, the new base provides an opportunity for both internal talent and local expertise.
Graeme Chalmers, Eastern Hemisphere regional director at Motive, said: “Singapore presents a unique opportunity for us and our clients.
“With a growing decommissioning market in Australia, for example, ensuring we’re able to supply tailored equipment and services as efficiently as possible is crucial for us.
“We’re wholly committed to the region and providing first-class service to clients across the globe.”