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For marine, offshore and oil & gas

Motion and control for equipment that has to work at sea

We engineer marine automation and control systems — winches, deck machinery and the drives behind them — for operators who can't afford a stoppage offshore. It comes from a team grounded in oil and gas, with the design, installation and certification handled in one place.
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Offshore, a small fault becomes an expensive one

Marine and offshore equipment works hard in a punishing place, and it's rarely easy to reach when something goes wrong. The cost of downtime isn't just the repair — it's the vessel or platform waiting on it. Most of that risk is designed in, or out, long before the equipment goes to sea.
  • Downtime offshore is slow and costly to fix — a part you'd swap in an afternoon on land can hold up an operation for days.
  • Salt, vibration and heavy, variable loads wear out motors, brakes and controls that weren't specified for the conditions.
  • Getting from a design to a certified, installed system means coordinating suppliers, engineering and paperwork that don't always line up.

Where we make the difference

Motion and control for deck machinery

We specify and supply the motors, controllers and actuators behind winches, deck machinery and control systems, sized for the load and the duty they actually see. That's the core of most marine automation work, and where the reliability is won or lost.

Drives and braking built for the conditions

Fail-safe, spring-applied brakes hold the load if power is lost, and the motors and controllers around them are chosen to keep working through salt, vibration and temperature. Fewer failures in service, fewer trips offshore to put them right.

Design through to certification

One team takes a marine project from design and manufacture to installation and certification, so the engineering, the supply and the sign-off come from the same place. Fewer handovers, and clear accountability for the result.

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20+ manufacturer partners. One supply chain.

We've built exclusive and preferred partnerships with more than 20 world-class manufacturers - so you get access to the best components on the market, stocked, supported and supplied through a single point of contact. No more chasing multiple suppliers. Everything through one number.

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Getting started is straightforward.

We know your time is valuable. Here's how we work with new customers - from first conversation to a running system.

Step 01

Tell us what you need.

Call us, email us or fill in an enquiry. We'll listen to your challenge and ask the right questions

Step 02

We build your solution.

Our engineers will recommend the right components or design the right system.

Step 03

We deliver and support you.

From overnight component delivery to full on-site installation and commissioning, we see the job through.

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Frequently asked questions.

If you're not sure whether we're the right fit, here are some of the questions we hear most often.

What kind of marine work do you take on?

Motion, control and engineering for marine and offshore equipment — winches, deck machinery and control systems, along with the motors, brakes, controllers and actuators that drive them.

Do you handle winches and deck machinery specifically?

Yes. Winches and deck machinery are a core fit — we specify the drives, braking and controls for the load and duty, including fail-safe brakes that hold if power is lost.

Can you take a project from design to certification?

Yes. We assist across the whole process — design and manufacture, installation and certification — so it comes from one team rather than several suppliers.

Do you work with offshore and oil and gas equipment?

Yes. Our background is in oil and gas, and we apply that experience directly to marine and offshore clients working in demanding conditions.

Do you support the equipment after installation?

Yes — servicing, spares and advice. We're set up to keep British industry running, not to fit and disappear.

What's happening at Motion.

Industry news, technical insights and updates from our team - to help you stay ahead of what's changing in your sector.

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    Talk to us about your marine project

    Tell us about the equipment, the duty and where it has to work. We'll help you specify it, engineer it and see it through to certification. Get a free quote or call an engineer on 01926 411 544.