International
mooring and anchoring specialist Mooreast Holdings Ltd has bolstered its
presence in the global market with the appointment of a new Managing Director
to spearhead its ambitious European operation.
Aberdonian
Barry Silver has taken up the role as head of Mooreast UK & Ireland – a
post which has seen him tasked with establishing and managing a subsea
foundation production facility in his home city, as well as enhancing the
company’s international growth as it helps address supply chain challenges
related to developments such as the ScotWind auction, Celtic Sea Cluster and Innovation
and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) project.
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.
Mr
Silver, who brings nearly 25 years of business, technical and operational
experience in offshore energy markets, 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 have spent many years working
in different parts of the world, and coming home to Aberdeen to help a global
company make its mark here is special.
“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.
“The
appointment of a dedicated Geotechnical Engineer is an expansion of our
existing geotechnical offering and supports our client offering here in the
UK.. Together with our engineering capability, we engage with front-end
engineering early in the design process for planned installations and give
clients confidence that we will be a full-service partner on their doorstep.
“The
team across UK and EU brings a range of knowledge and experience built up
across many years, and it is an exciting time for us all. These appointments,
together with the announcement of our intention to build a plant here, is an
indication of the faith the company has in the region and its people. I have no
doubt we will supplement our existing talent quickly as our plans for the
region gather pace.”
With
Mr Silver’s experience of helping several international organisations expand
their capabilities across multiple regions, Mooreast CEO Sim Koon Lam is
confident the growth of the UK team will help the Singapore Exchange
Catalist-listed company increase its European footprint.
He
said: “Barry’s deep domain knowledge and extensive experience, along with his
strong leadership skills will be a valuable asset for Mooreast.
“We
are assembling a strong team to enhance our European operations, and these
appointments have been made with the intention of building strong foundations
in the North Sea as we look to expand our capabilities across the continent,
particularly in the Netherlands.”
Mooreast,
which employs more than 130 people worldwide, is working with private
sector-led and not for profit body ETZ Ltd to identify a potential location for
the establishment of a manufacturing facility in Aberdeen, along with the
development of a skills and jobs plan to support local job opportunities.