AquaTerra
AquaTerra provides specialist offshore construction, inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning services for global energy operators, leveraging a proprietary product suite (AquaShim, AquaCLAM, QuikDeck, C-Cure) to serve Shell, BP, TAQA, and other majors across 30+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersAberdeen, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AquaTerra does
AquaTerra Group Ltd is a privately held Aberdeen-headquartered specialist offshore services provider founded in 2004, operating across 30+ countries with a workforce of 101–250. The company delivers construction, inspection, maintenance, rigging, lifting, access and decommissioning services to offshore oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, renewables developers and marine terminal operators, with a particular focus on challenging splashzone, subsea and underdeck environments. Its core customer base includes Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, CNOOC, Repsol, TAQA, Serica Energy, Valaris, Stena, Allseas, Wood and Fairfield Energy, with major project work on platforms such as Dunlin Alpha, Cormorant Alpha, Piper Bravo and Scott in the North Sea, plus drillships and jack-up rigs globally.
The company has built a proprietary product suite anchored around seven branded technologies: AquaShim® polyurethane splashzone stabilization, AquaCLAM® remotely-operated cleaning and inspection tool, QuikDeck® modular suspended access platforms, MGP-i wave-powered marine growth prevention, C-Cure and AquaCast® composite and resin caisson liners, and the Veritas cloud-based NDT reporting platform. These products generate revenue either bundled into project delivery or sold, rented, or licensed to clients, with reported efficiency gains of up to 80% installation time reduction versus traditional scaffolding and circa 80% cost savings over engineered alternatives. The AquaTerra Training division upskills approximately 10,000 professionals annually across rope access, inspection, lifting and work-at-height disciplines.
The business model blends professional services revenue from project-based contracts (inspection, repair, decommissioning) with hardware and software revenue from the proprietary product suite and a training services revenue stream. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting major operators and EPC contractors through competitive tendering, with direct relationships supported by technical case studies, industry events and a SEQual supplier registration. Revenue is heavily skewed to offshore oil and gas decommissioning and brownfield maintenance, with renewables and civils representing emerging secondary segments. A management buyout in November 2023 transferred majority ownership to the executive team under Managing Director Stephen Taylor, and the company has subsequently expanded into Guyana through wholly-owned subsidiary AquaTerra Marine Inc.
AquaTerra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AquaTerra
- Legal name
- AquaTerra Group Ltd
- Website
- https://aquaterra.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- AquaTerra provides specialist offshore construction, inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning services for global energy operators, leveraging a proprietary product suite (AquaShim, AquaCLAM, QuikDeck, C-Cure) to serve Shell, BP, TAQA, and other majors across 30+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AquaTerra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Offshore Energy Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)
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Where AquaTerra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aberdeen
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
AquaTerra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Professional Services - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance: Multi-discipline construction, inspection, maintenance and rigging services delivered by skilled personnel on offshore platforms, vessels, and onshore infrastructure. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with operators and contractors.
- Specialist Products: Proprietary products including AquaShim, AquaCLAM, QuikDeck, Veritas, MGP-i, C-Cure, and AquaCast sold or licensed to clients. Products available for purchase, rental, or project deployment with AquaTerra personnel.
- Training Services: AquaTerra Training division delivers courses across rope access, inspection, lifting, and work at height disciplines. Upskills approximately 10,000 professionals annually from energy, food/drink, transport, manufacturing and construction industries.
- Decommissioning Services: Late-life and decommissioning services including topside preparation, conductor removal, leg clearance and preparation. Seven-figure contract wins with operators including Allseas, Wood, and Enquest.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
AquaTerra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AquaTerra provides specialist offshore construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning services for challenging environments including splashzone, subsea, and topside operations across the energy, marine, and infrastructure sectors. The company combines these services with a proprietary product portfolio including AquaShim® (splash zone stabilization), AquaCLAM® (diverless cleaning and inspection), QuikDeck® (suspended access platforms), MGP-i (marine growth prevention), C-Cure and AquaCast® (composite liner repairs), and the Veritas NDT reporting platform. It also operates a dedicated training division upskilling professionals in rope access, inspection, lifting, and work-at-height disciplines.
Product overview
AquaTerra offers an integrated portfolio of specialist products and services for offshore construction, maintenance, and inspection in challenging environments. The core product suite includes: AquaShim® (polyurethane-based splashzone stabilisation), AquaCLAM® (diverless cleaning/inspection tool), QuikDeck® (modular suspended access platforms), MGP-i (wave-powered marine growth prevention), C-Cure and AquaCast® (composite/resin caisson repair liners). Supporting these is Veritas, a cloud-based NDT reporting platform. Services span rigging and lifting, technical construction, integrity and NDT, access solutions, hazardous area operations, and project management.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AquaShim: Low-cost, long-term stabilisation solution for caissons and conductors using polyurethane-based technology to extend asset life and reduce deterioration.
- AquaCLAM
- QuikDeck
- Veritas
- CureShield
- AquaCast
- MGP-i
- C-Cure
Products and services
- AquaShim® Polyurethane-based caisson and conductor stabilisation system for splashzone environments. Reduces deterioration, localised stress points, and vibration to extend asset life with zero maintenance requirements. Deployed across 78 systems since 2019.
- AquaCLAM® Remotely-operated cleaning and inspection tool for tubular structures including caissons, conductors, and marine piles. Combines high-pressure water jetting with HD camera inspection and ultrasonic wall thickness measurement without requiring divers. Achieves up to 98% marine growth removal.
- QuikDeck® Modular suspended access platform system providing rapid, safe access to challenging underdeck and hard-to-reach areas on offshore and onshore structures. DNV approved with up to 80% faster installation than traditional scaffolding. Used extensively in decommissioning operations.
- Veritas Cloud-based NDT report writing and management software platform with automated report generation, customizable templates, digital signatures, and secure client/technician portal access. Compliant with ABS, DNV, and UKAS standards and includes DROPS reporting module.
- MGP-i Wave-powered marine growth prevention system for splashzone tubulars. Uses natural wave action to continuously remove and prevent marine growth without chemicals, divers, or post-installation maintenance. Patented by IEV Group and manufactured by AquaTerra. 10-year life expectancy, carbon neutral.
- C-Cure Composite liner system bonded to internal caisson surfaces to halt corrosion, restore structural integrity, and extend asset life. Diameter range 150mm-2000mm, thickness 3mm-30mm, 20+ year lifespan, 24-hour mechanical cure. Reduces repair costs to less than 20% of replacement.
- AquaCast® Fast and cost-effective jointless resin lining system for offshore caisson and conductor repairs. Eliminates corrosion points from welding. Extends asset life by minimum 5 years, installable in approximately one week.
- Technical Construction Multi-discipline construction services delivered by skilled personnel on offshore platforms, vessels, and onshore infrastructure for oil & gas, renewables, and civil clients.
- Integrity & NDT Non-destructive testing and integrity inspection services including Magnetic Particle, Penetrant, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic Testing. ISO 17020 accredited, with approvals from ABS, BV, and DNV classification societies.
- Access Solutions Specialist access solutions including rope access, QuikDeck modular platforms, scaffolding alternatives, and underdeck access for offshore, marine, and industrial structures.
- Rigging & Lifting Specialist rigging and lifting services for offshore and onshore projects, supporting complex heavy lift operations and equipment transfers on platforms and vessels.
- Hazardous Area Entry & Rescue Hazardous area operations including confined space entry, rescue cover, and safety provision for offshore platforms, terminals, and industrial facilities.
- Project Management & Engineering Project management and engineering services delivering turnkey EPC solutions for decommissioning, hook-up and commissioning, and maintenance projects across offshore and onshore energy assets.
- Decommissioning Services Late-life and decommissioning services including topside preparation, conductor removal, leg clearance and preparation. Includes major contract delivery for operators including Allseas, Wood, Fairfield Energy, and Enquest.
- AquaTerra Training Services Training division delivering courses across rope access, inspection, lifting, and work at height disciplines. Upskills approximately 10,000 professionals annually from energy, food/drink, transport, manufacturing, and construction industries.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 80% time reduction vs traditional scaffolding installation (QuikDeck)
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use AquaTerra
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
AquaTerra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature7 records
AquaTerra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.
- Karis Midstream PartnerscoreKaris Midstream Partners acquired Aqua Terra Permian in partnership with Lane42 Investment Partners. Karis Midstream leads the new partnership platform to develop midstream investment opportunities in the United States as US oil and gas production continues to increase. The partnership will strengthen Aqua Terra Permian's balance sheet and provide substantial capital for long-term growth and customer service.
- Robert Gordon UniversitystrategicKnowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by InnovateUK, bringing academic expertise in data science and machine learning to enhance AquaTerra's inspection data analysis capabilities. The 24-month partnership places a data scientist within AquaTerra to develop integrity management systems for ultrasonic testing data, including data captured by AquaCLAM.
- Agile NDTsupportingAgile NDT supported development of Veritas NDT reporting software platform, providing technical expertise in inspection software development.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AquaTerra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ponticelli: Ponticelli is a France-headquartered industrial services group with offshore, energy and infrastructure capabilities including mechanical access, lifting and maintenance. It is a directly comparable European offshore services peer for North Sea and West African tenders.
- CAN Group: CAN Group offers IRATA rope access, NDT inspection, training and integrity services to offshore and industrial customers. It competes with AquaTerra for similar IRATA-certified access work, inspection contracts and NDT training programmes.
- Stork (Fluor): Stork, now part of Fluor, provides maintenance, modification, integrity and inspection services to offshore oil & gas and industrial clients globally. It directly overlaps AquaTerra's mechanical access, NDT, integrity and offshore platform work, particularly in the North Sea.
- EnerMech: EnerMech provides mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, access and training services to offshore and onshore energy clients. It is comparable to AquaTerra's rigging, lifting, inspection and training offerings and operates in the same offshore basins.
- IEV Group: IEV Group is an oil & gas equipment and services company that developed the patented MGP-i marine growth prevention system which AquaTerra manufactures. It is a directly comparable product-and-services peer in the splashzone / marine growth space.
- RBG: RBG provides inspection, integrity, rope access and NDT services to offshore, marine and industrial markets. It is closely comparable to AquaTerra's access, inspection and integrity business line and competes for similar asset integrity tenders in the UK and overseas.
- Kaefer: Kaefer delivers industrial services including offshore insulation, surface protection, access (rope access/scaffolding) and maintenance for energy and marine clients. Its offshore access and integrity services directly overlap AquaTerra's QuikDeck, rope access and inspection businesses.
Broad incumbents
- Helix Energy Solutions: Helix is a US-listed offshore energy services company focused on well intervention, decommissioning and subsea operations. While larger and US-focused, it competes with AquaTerra in North Sea late-life and decommissioning project execution.
- Bilfinger: Bilfinger is a European-headquartered industrial services provider with offshore maintenance, inspection, insulation, access and decommissioning capabilities. It is comparable to AquaTerra's integrated offshore services offering but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
Emerging players
- Cathelco: Cathelco specialises in marine growth prevention and cathodic protection systems for ships and offshore structures. It overlaps AquaTerra's MGP-i product line as a niche competitor in marine biofouling control.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AquaTerra social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
AquaTerra financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AquaTerra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
AquaTerra subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
AquaTerra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AquaTerra M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AquaTerra
What does AquaTerra do?
AquaTerra provides specialist offshore construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning services for challenging environments including splashzone, subsea, and topside operations across the energy, marine, and infrastructure sectors. The company combines these services with a proprietary product portfolio including AquaShim® (splash zone stabilization), AquaCLAM® (diverless cleaning and inspection), QuikDeck® (suspended access platforms), MGP-i (marine growth prevention), C-Cure and AquaCast® (composite liner repairs), and the Veritas NDT reporting platform. It also operates a dedicated training division upskilling professionals in rope access, inspection, lifting, and work-at-height disciplines.
Is AquaTerra a public or private company?
AquaTerra is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was AquaTerra founded?
AquaTerra was founded in 2004. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is AquaTerra based?
AquaTerra is headquartered in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does AquaTerra make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Professional Services - Inspection, Repair and Maintenance is the primary driver. The others are specialist Products, training Services and decommissioning Services.
Who are AquaTerra's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ponticelli, CAN Group, Stork (Fluor), EnerMech, IEV Group, RBG and Kaefer. Broad incumbents are Helix Energy Solutions and Bilfinger. Cathelco is listed as an emerging player.
Does AquaTerra have an API?
No public API is recorded for AquaTerra.
What industry is AquaTerra in?
AquaTerra's product category is Offshore Energy Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAFAJ, Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning), with a secondary code of TLAKAKAJ, Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services. Its NAICS code is 4883 and its SIC code is 3730.