Motive Certification & Inspection achieves full IRATA Operator status

31 MARCH 2025

Solidifying its commitment to rope access safety and excellence, Motive has achieved full membership (Operator) status with the International Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA).

Motive Certification & Inspection, a specialist in rope access solutions, has attained full Operator membership with the International Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA).

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Pictured L-R: Linzi Moir with Iain Innes (Rope Access and NDT Manager)

Following a one-year probationary membership period, Motive undertook a rigorous assessment process which required the company to evidence the expertise of its team of certified technicians, demonstrate a comprehensive safety management system, and undergo regular independent audits.

Having demonstrated consistent adherence to IRATA's standards, Motive is delighted to have been granted full Operator membership status.

IRATA is the globally recognised authority on industrial rope access, setting the benchmark for safety, training, and work quality. Achieving this prestigious accreditation signals Motive's unwavering commitment to the highest safety standards and best practices in the rope access industry.

Achieving full IRATA membership is a significant milestone for Motive. It reflects our dedication to providing our clients with the safest and most reliable rope access services available. This accreditation gives our clients confidence that Motive adhere to the highest industry standards, and that our technicians are among the most skilled and experienced in the field.

- Dave Acton, CEO @ Motive Offshore Group

Iain and the team took us through the accreditation process with unwavering dedication and professionalism, reflecting Motive’s absolute focus on client commitment.

The expertise of our Technicians out in the field is what makes our operations so successful, and their commitment to safety and the highest standards of service was instrumental in achieving this recognition.

- Linzi Moir, Certification & Inspection Division Manager @ Motive Offshore Group

With its full IRATA membership, Motive joins an elite group of companies recognised for providing safe and high-quality rope access services worldwide, reinforcing Motive’s position as a trusted partner for clients seeking reliable and professional rope access solutions.