MPI Offshore has been at the forefront of offshore wind since the early 2000s. Together with Van Oord, we were among the industry’s early pioneers. In 2003, we introduced MPI Resolution, the world’s first purpose‑built offshore wind jack‑up vessel. A milestone that helped shape modern offshore wind installation.
Today, with more than 20 years of experience, MPI Offshore operates from the North East of England, delivering specialist marine services across Europe. In 2018, MPI Offshore became part of Van Oord, combining our UK heritage and vessel expertise with Van Oord’s global EPCI and Balance of Plant capabilities. This integration allows us to offer clients a powerful blend of local presence, technical depth, and international strength.
Our roots in the North East
Our identity is firmly anchored in the North East of England. Our office is located in North Yorkshire, and most of our 50+ staff live in Teesside and the surrounding region.
As a fully integrated part of Van Oord Offshore Wind, our team brings together specialists in engineering, project management, vessel operations, finance, tendering, and commercial management. What unites us is a shared commitment to Marine ingenuity, long‑term sustainable solutions, and a culture built on teamwork, dedication, and care.
Our activities & expertise
MPI Offshore provides integrated marine services across the full lifecycle of offshore wind assets. With dedicated jack‑up vessels and a highly experienced team, we support projects from installation and construction through to operations, maintenance, and end‑of‑life decommissioning.
Our Fleet
Our fleet gives us the flexibility and capability to support projects of any scale. We help clients meet their marine and offshore wind challenges with skilled people and reliable, modern equipment. Our vessels are built to high standards of quality and safety, enabling us to support offshore wind projects across northwestern Europe.
We operate two dedicated offshore installation vessels MPI Resolution & MPI Adventure.
Our Team
At MPI Offshore, our team combines offshore expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to the execution of projects. We place great importance on safety and reliability and strive to build strong, long-term relationships with our clients in the offshore energy sector.
Who we are
Simon Ford has been serving as General Manager of MPI Offshore since September 2025. He rejoined Van Oord in 2021, having originally worked for the company between 1997 and 2008.
Simon brings a wide and diverse range of experience across major infrastructure projects. His expertise spans coastal protection, marine outfalls, port infrastructure, offshore wind, high-voltage substations, and broader civil engineering works.
This breadth of knowledge underpins his leadership of MPI Offshore and supports the company’s continued success in complex marine and offshore operations.
Outside of work, Simon is a passionate Everton Football Club supporter and has held a season ticket for many years. He is also an enthusiastic advocate of an active lifestyle, enjoying outdoor pursuits such as snowboarding, running, and walking. He regularly participates in high-intensity training (HIT) sessions at his local gym.
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Simon Ford
Simon is supported by a strong and experienced leadership team based in Stokesley:
- Dave Widdowson, Finance Manager
- Alycia Davey, HR Manager
- Ben Robinson, Commercial Manager
- David Tate, Engineering Manager
Together, the team provides a solid foundation for operational excellence and strategic delivery across MPI Offshore.
Safety
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. In line with Van Oord’s safety guidelines, we take a proactive and responsible approach to creating a safe working environment for all employees and subcontractors. Caring for people is deeply embedded in our culture, and working safely together is essential to achieving our goal of zero accidents.
Our unique safety programme, say YES to safety, reflects one of Van Oord’s core values: We care. The programme promotes five behaviourbased safety principles that encourage everyone to stay aware, speak up, and take responsibility.
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Sustainability
We embed sustainability into everything we do, following Van Oord’s S.E.A. - Sustainable Earth Actions - programme. This programme focuses on four key pillars: enhancing the energy transition, accelerating climate action, empowering nature and communities, and achieving netzero emissions.
Through our offshore expertise, we contribute to these ambitions, helping drive renewable energy, protect marine ecosystems, and reduce emissions for a more sustainable future.