Ocean Kinetics

Ocean Kinetics is an engineering company offering structural and pipework fabrication, welding, machining, weld inspection and non-destructive testing, commercial diving and ROV services. It also provides plant hire, rope access, trades provision and a shop selling sheet steel, tools and equipment. The company designs and manufactures pig handling equipment for pipelines.

Its customers work in energy, renewables, fishing and aquaculture, decommissioning, salvage, marine works, and power and utilities. It sells fabrication and engineering projects, diving and inspection services, plant hire, skilled tradespeople and shop goods. It also works with MMG Ocean, which designs and manufactures gangway systems.

The business was established in 1992 by John Henderson to provide marine engineering in Shetland, and the company was founded in 1997. Its headquarters are in Shetland, with offices in Lerwick and Aberdeen and a base in Orkney, and it serves clients across the UK and overseas. The company hires for roles including turners, mechanical fitters, electricians, draftsmen and project engineers, and runs an in-house apprenticeship.

Product: Metal fabrication, welding, machining, inspection, commercial diving and ROV services, plant hire and trades provision for industrial and marine clients.