International mooring and anchoring specialist Mooreast has appointed a new managing director to spearhead its European operation focused on the growing floating wind market.
Aberdonian Barry Silver has taken up the role as head of Mooreast UK & Ireland.
The appointment is one of four in the UK and comes after the company announced plans to create at least 100 jobs in Aberdeen by opening a plant to support the consolidation and assembly of mooring components, as well as act as a hub for its growing European operations.
Silver’s role includes establishing and managing a subsea foundation factory in the city, as well as supporting the company’s international growth as it helps address supply chain challenges related to developments such as ScotWind, Celtic Sea Cluster and Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG).
Silver said: “I am delighted to have joined the Mooreast team and be entrusted to help the company’s rapid international growth through the creation of its UK and Ireland arm.
“I am particularly looking forward to helping Aberdeen play a key role in the renewables energy market, in what is an exciting time for the industry.
“The city, along with the skilled workers who helped build the oil and gas sector here, has a pivotal place in helping the UK reach its climate goals.”
Mooreast chief executive Sim Koon Lam added: “Barry’s deep domain knowledge and extensive experience, along with his strong leadership skills will be a valuable asset for Mooreast.”