Siemens Gamesa to Double Hull Blade Factory

August 9, 2021, by Adnan Durakovic of  Offshorewind Biz Siemens Gamesa will expand its offshore blade factory in Hull, England by 41,600 square metres, more than doubling the size of the manufacturing facilities. Source: Siemens Gamesa The expansion represents an investment of GBP 186 million and is planned to be completed in 2023. A...

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Equinor and SSE announce Humber hydrogen storage proposal for £290m joint venture site

Aldbrough Gas Storage Facility could be switched to low carbon fuel as duo forge first end-to-end plans in race to Net Zero By David Laister Business Editor (Humber)  15 JUL 2021   Energy majors and Humber hydrogen partners SSE Thermal and Equinor are developing plans for one of the world’s largest storage sites for the fuel of...

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Our plans to merge with Grimsby Renewables Partnership

Team Humber Marine Alliance and Grimsby Renewables Partnership have decided to move forward with plans to merge to create one of the UK’s leading renewables and maritime business development organisations. With a combined membership of almost 300 Humber businesses involved in offshore wind, marine engineering and related sectors, the move will create a powerful...

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Proposal for Immingham to lead the world as a green-fuelled port unveiled by stellar industry consortium

Green hydrogen production planned as Uniper, Siemens Energy, ABP and Toyota Tsusho unite on South Humber Bank By David LaisterBusiness Editor (Humber) Plans for Immingham to emerge as a leading green port, powered by hydrogen generated from renewable energy, have been revealed. A joint bid by key partners is being made to the Clean...

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THMA Chairman’s Letter – May 2021

Welcome the latest THMA news letter. Since the last edition we have had a successful OWC conference. Some of the technology did not go quite as planned in terms of the networking but the content was of high quality and wide ranging. My thanks to all of our team at THMA for organising and...

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ANDREW JACKSON FACILITATES MULTI-MILLION POUND SHIPPING TRANSACTIONS

Maritime businesses expand fleet capacity despite Brexit and COVID challenges Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that its shipping and transport team has recently advised on a range of transactions with an aggregate value in excess of £20 million, as UK maritime businesses invest in their existing fleet capacity despite the challenges...

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AFS Consultants to work with Marico Marine as they release new VTS Simulator solution to market

Marico Marine has been working with AFS Consultants to develop a remote VTS Simulator to fulfil the growing requirement for remote VTS training. Marico is now pleased to announce its release. Marico’s team of VTS systems engineers and ex-VTS managers have used industry experience to deliver an innovative and fully realistic VTS Simulator to...

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Application deadline for the incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice

Application deadline for the incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice The deadline for employers to apply for the incentive payment for new apprentices hired between August 2020 and March 2021 is approaching. Eligible employers must apply for their incentive payment by the end of 31 May 2021. Please support your members and employer...

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Embracing the elements in Scandinavia for wind turbines

  Abnormal Load Services (ALS)  together with Norsea, which is part of the Wilhelmsen Group, have recently invested in the onshore and offshore renewables sector by launching a new logistics company Elevon whose sole focus is to support the wind industry.  The Elevon renewables team have overcome wintery conditions for renewables as they are...

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RES snaps up Moray East Control Centre contract

RES, the world’s leading renewable energy company, has won a contract to provide control point, balancing and asset monitoring services during commissioning and early operations at the 950MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm. RES’ 24/7/365 Control Centre, based in Glasgow, will work as the interface between Moray East and National Grid to support the...

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