Motive Offshore Group Ltd
Dave Acton has extensive experience in the offshore and drilling industries, currently serving as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Motive Offshore Group Ltd since November 2012. Previous roles include Assistant Rig Superintendent at KCA Deutag, Driller at Dolphin Drilling Ltd, and various positions including Subsea Engineer and Driller at Noble Drilling. Early career highlights consist of serving as Design Director at ACE Winches and as an ROV Pilot at Sonsub Inc. Educational qualifications include a degree in Subsea Engineering from Moduspec Holland and HNCs in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Aberdeen College and Banff and Buchan College, respectively.
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Motive Offshore Group Ltd
Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment. Launched in 2010 by James Gregg and Dave Acton, Motive is a trusted partner to clients working with leading operators worldwide. Motive Offshore Group comprises three divisions: • MOTIVE RENTALS: marine/lifting/cable handling/deployment equipment, multi-disciplined personnel • MOTIVE ENGINEERING: bespoke design/fabrication, vessel services, equipment refurbishment/maintenance • MOTIVE CERTIFICATION & INSPECTION: umbilical testing, hose integrity management, wire rope management, lifting gear inspection and NDT Delivering tailored solutions, and with F4OR granted status recognition, Motive offers an extensive rental fleet, with a team of experts delivering worldwide project support. With over 240 employees across 8 global bases, in the UK, Norway, UAE, US, Taiwan, and Brazil, we are active in 52 countries, working across the renewables, oil and gas, and decommissioning sectors. Our vision is for Motive to be the leading energy industry specialist, always prioritising the development of a highly skilled team, trusted to create sustainable, multisector solutions, that are innovative and tailored to our clients’ needs. We are One Team, One Motive. People. Planet. Product.