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Film Ocean Ltd Announces New as Chief Executive Officer

Monday, 28th October 2024

Film Ocean Ltd, a leading ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) specialist based in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Merv New as its new Chief Executive Officer. Merv brings over 30 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas sector, offshore marine renewable & subsea telecoms sectors, with a notable career in subsea operations.

Merv New joined Film-Ocean after a distinguished role with Shelf Subsea as COO in Singapore, where he led subsea operations, including diving operations, ROV services, subsea construction, and engineering project management. His depth of expertise will be critical in driving Film-Ocean’s continued global growth and operational excellence.

Following an outstanding performance in 2024, Film-Ocean is poised for further growth in 2025, with its state-of-the-art headquarters in Ellon and a dedicated team of skilled professionals. Under Merv’s leadership, the company is set to explore new business opportunities while continuing to deliver innovative ROV services to clients worldwide.

Merv’s leadership will not only bring operational expertise but also a strong commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction, ensuring that Film-Ocean maintains the highest standards in delivering complex offshore projects. His focus on empowering and supporting the talented staff at Film-Ocean will be instrumental as the company pursues new opportunities in the subsea sector.

We are excited about the future under Merv’s guidance and invite you to join us in welcoming him to the Film-Ocean team as CEO. Together, with our dedicated staff, we look forward to delivering even greater success in the years ahead.

About Film-Ocean

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Film-Ocean Ltd is a leading subsea contractor, specialising in ROV inspection services and intervention. The company provides innovative and tailored solutions to the global oil & gas and offshore wind industries, leveraging its extensive experience and expertise.

Film-Ocean has a proven track record of delivering subsea integrity inspections on both floating and fixed structures, utilising a fleet of high-specification ROVs from either the asset or support vessel. Our commitment to operational excellence ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards.

Backed by a highly experienced management team and skilled project personnel, Film-Ocean is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality subsea operations. Our focus is on consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations across all industries we support.

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