The investment supports the integration of Aquatic and its assets following Motive’s acquisition of the company from Acteon Group in 2024. Located at the Loyang Offshore Supply Base, the Singapore site is set to function as a key operational hub, offering marine and lifting solutions to clients across sectors including offshore renewables and decommissioning.
Strategically positioned with quay access, the facility enables direct vessel mobilisation and is equipped with high-capacity tensioners and reel drive systems, including 50-tonne tensioners, 500-tonne modular reel drives, and 200-tonne wire rope back tension spoolers. On-site test beds are also included as part of the infrastructure.
“This is an important step forward, not just in expanding our capabilities, but in serving burgeoning industries across renewables, decommissioning and traditional energy,” said Dave Acton, chief executive of Motive. “We’ve listened closely to our clients and Singapore was the clear answer.”
The Singapore site will support both regional markets such as Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and international operations, as part of Motive’s broader network spanning four continents. The investment follows the company’s recent launch of a renewables hub in Taipei, Taiwan.
Graeme Chalmers, Eastern Hemisphere regional director, said the move enhances the company’s ability to respond to increasing demand in the region. “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,” he said.
The facility’s workforce is expected to grow to 20 by the end of 2025, combining local expertise with global operational experience.
