RIOE (Research Institute for Ocean Economies) visit Humber

RIOE (Research Institute for Ocean Economies) who are a NPO and maritime industrial association in Japan. The main purpose of the visit  which was organised by THMA and Aura (University of Hull) was to learn more about the advanced industry and infrastructure for offshore wind in UK.  Under the new law for promotion of offshore...

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THMA signs MOU with Kunsan National University and the Korea Electric Association

On 16 July News Release from Korea (Edited by Mary Green) (DG NetKorea = reporter Park Young‐min) The UK’s advanced technology leading the global marine wind market has opened a way to utilise it to establish a specialised research centre for offshore wind power in Korea. Korea Electric Power Association (President Kim Jong‐gap) and...

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Chairman’s Letter

Dear Members, Colleagues and Partners The signing of the contract with Rhode Island Commerce Corporation at OWC2019 (see article ) was a great example of the achievements of the Humber being harnessed by other regions around the world. We identified the potential to assist the East Coast USA with their ambitious offshore wind targets a...

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US deal will export Humber’s offshore wind expertise

Two leading Humber offshore wind organisations have signed a deal with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. The contract was signed on stage on May 2 at the Offshore Wind Connections Conference in Hull in front of an audience of 400 delegates from the UK and abroad. It is the result of work to develop...

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CATCH join us at ergo!

WWW.CATCHUK.ORG We are delighted that CATCH will be taking office space next door to us!  CATCH will be the 16th company to join us here at ergo www.ergoconnects.co.uk the place for renewables and environmental technologies. CATCH is an industry led partnership supporting the process, energy, engineering and renewable industries in Yorkshire and Humber. We look...

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UK based wind company picks Rhode Island for US headquarters

By The Associated Press – June 24, 2019 A company specialising in wind power blade maintenance has chosen Rhode Island for its U.S. headquarters, a sign of the state’s growing offshore wind industry. Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor told the Boston Globe last week that British company GEV Wind Power has committed to staying at Quonset Point...

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Huge heavy engineering base geared up for high level growth – Engie Fabricom invests in 13,615 acre Immingham site

By David Laister Business Editor (Grimsby & Scunthorpe) 27 June 2019 Significant investment has been channelled into a huge engineering base at Immingham as it is geared up to play a key role in high level growth plans. Engie Fabricom’s 13,615-acre manufacturing and construction facility has had enviable transportation links to the neighbouring port improved,...

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Modus selects ForeCoast® Marine to optimise its Hybrid AUV operations

Modus Seabed Intervention Ltd, the global specialist provider of subsea vehicles and managed services, has selected JBA Consulting’s (JBA) operational management software – ForeCoast® Marine to help optimise the operation of its Hybrid Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (H-AUV). The H-AUV capability is part of a significant development programme by Modus, to introduce advanced and disruptive...

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Mark Ranson – Chair of THMA Maritime Skills wins Award

The European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs) winners were announced during a packed ceremony held at the Golden Arrow Marine Restaurant on site at Seawork. The awards evening, sponsored by A-plan Insurance, begun with the announcement of the Innovations Showcase Category Award winners. The Innovations Showcase, sponsored by National Maritime and HSSMI, gives exhibitors the opportunity to...

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Tony Appleton joins Burns & McDonnell

Tony Appleton – ex Greenport and THMA Offshore Wind Specialist, has joined Burns & McDonnell to lead their rapidly expanding offshore wind initiatives and the team of professionals working on such projects. With more than two decades of experience in the energy sector as a mechanical engineer, Tony has worked across conventional thermal power, gas and nuclear...

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