The company was started in 2000 and operated the FIRST full time dive charter boat in the Moray Firth.
Originally called Moray Diving Ltd, in 2011 the company changed its name to Moray First Marine Ltd reflecting our 100% commitment to commercial clients.
We are now the leading provider of ROV services in the Moray Firth. We also provide workboats and marine surveys.
In 2024 Bill took the decision to step back from full time marine operations and sold Waterfall to a new owner who will continue to operate throughout the North East of Scotland.
Bill will remain available to help the handover to the new owners and will continue to be involved in Survey and ROV operations.
Bill Ruck is the Managing Director of Moray First Marine Ltd. He is an experienced skipper with an extensive knowledge of the Moray Firth.
Bill has more than 30 years offshore experience, including his time in the oil and gas industry and in general work boat activities.
In addition to his wide experience as a skipper, Bill is a qualified ROV Supervisor, previously working for Sub Sea 7, Oceaneering and SonSub. He has a wide experience of ROV operations including rig support, pipeline surveys and construction operations.
Bill has a military background having served on Nimrod maritime Patrol aircraft, based at Kinloss in Moray, where his extensive training in electronics and acoustics was acquired.