James Fisher Marine Services strengthens leadership team and appoints Simon R. James as Subsea Operations Director.

By Mary Green | Published February 18, 2020

James Fisher Marine Services strengthens leadership team and appoints Simon R. James as Subsea Operations Director. Simon joins from EM&I Group, where he improved effectiveness and drove efficiencies across operations in The Americas, Africa, Canada and Southeast Asia. Simon has previously held senior level roles at large and prestigious companies, including DeepOcean, Fugro and...

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Freeport Consultation Opportunity

By Mary Green | Published February 17, 2020

Freeports consultation – your help is needed! The government is working to boost economic activity across the UK, ensuring that towns, cities and regions across the country can begin to benefit from the opportunities of leaving the EU. As part of this work, the government aims to create up to 10 freeports in locations...

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AFS – East and West Assignments

By Mary Green | Published February 17, 2020

It has been a busy period for AFS Consultants, and their expertise has been utilised on varying assignments in different parts of the world. In addition to their Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) training courses at South Tyneside College, Fleetwood Nautical College and the Port of London, in association with Associated British Ports, accreditation from...

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Danbrit Holdings – join as shareholder to independent port facility

By Mary Green | Published February 17, 2020

Danbrit Holdings, through Port Invest, have joined Olivers Wharf Limited as shareholders (www.olivers-wharf.co.uk). Olivers Wharf, with the assistance of its new shareholder, will continue to expand their fast-growing Cement import, sales and distribution business and using Danbrit’s extensive network to expand into other areas. Olivers Wharf is an independent port facility, located in Brightlingsea,...

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The University of Lincoln – Educational Opportunity for Aspiring Engineers in Employment

By Mary Green | Published February 17, 2020

  Educational Opportunity for Aspiring Engineers in Employment: The University of Lincoln’s Engineering Degree Apprenticeships The University of Lincoln is pleased to showcase our Degree Apprenticeship in Integrated Engineering to members of The Humber Marine Alliance. The programme has been designed by employers to facilitate growth and development of talent, as well as attract...

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GEV – establish two new global offices

By Mary Green | Published February 17, 2020

In 2019, GEV continued their strategy to expand operations globally with the successful establishment of two new regional offices. A new head office for the US division was set up in Rhode Island to support the already established operational base in West Texas. The new location puts GEV in close proximity to America’s first commercial offshore wind farm and ensures the...

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Vacancy – Inspection Manager for SMC

By Mary Green | Published February 17, 2020

http://.www.smchse.com   Job title – Inspection Manager Location – Hunmanby, North Yorkshire Salary – £50 – £55k depending on experience   Core Skills Background within inspection – Renewables offshore / Onshore or Oil and Gas – desirable Full understanding LOLER and PUWER regulations Understanding of PSSR and associated requirements Ability to write inspection and...

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HETA and Viola Trust target return of trawler

By Mary Green | Published February 11, 2020

HETA and Viola Trust target to provide opportunities for young engineers The charity behind the campaign to bring the Viola steam trawler back to Hull went behind the scenes at a leading engineering training provider to explore opportunities for young people to develop their skills by restoring the vessel. The Viola Trust and Humberside...

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SMC to provide Marine Coordination services in Taiwan

By Mary Green | Published December 4, 2019

  SMC have been awarded a contract to provide Marine Coordination services across wpd’s 640MW Yunlin offshore windfarm project in Taiwan. Yunlin will be built eight kilometres off the Taiwanese west coast and will become Taiwan’s largest commercial offshore windfarm, when commissioned, consisting of 80 Siemens Gamesa 8MW class WTGs. This award represents SMC’s...

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Yorkshire & Humber marine firm tracks fresh course

By Mary Green | Published December 4, 2019

  MMS Offshore Renewable Services Ltd, the provider of support services for the offshore wind industry, has expanded its fleet for the second time this year, marking a new chapter in its ambitious growth story. The company, which is headquartered in Hull, has used a major lending package from Yorkshire Bank, alongside its own...

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