Ørsted has opened the second round of its East Coast Skills Fund for applications, with GBP 55,000 available for experienced organisations that can develop and deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)- related training or education courses, a one-off event, or a programme of targeted events. The full GBP 55,000 may be awarded to...
Read moreDear members, partners and colleagues Thank you for your support over the first half of another exciting year for THMA and the Humber region. I write this note from our new office at the ERGO Centre in Hessle, a project we have been involved with for almost 10 years. Located at the heart of...
Read morePress Release June 28, 2018 Siemens Gamesa will supply the world’s largest offshore project: Ørsted orders 165 turbines for Hornsea Two wind power plant – Contract signed for supply and service of 165 SG 8.0-167 DD turbines – Turbine installation at the project site 89 kilometers off the British east coast expected to start...
Read moreTHMA sign up for an east coast energy powerhouse THMA and the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) are joining forces to help members gain maximum advantage of huge opportunities as North Sea wind energy development continues to gather force. The two energy sector trade bodies with a combined membership of more than 500...
Read moreEarly 2018 saw Hornsea One project led by Orsted, formerly DONG Energy start construction of the biggest offshore wind farm to be built consisting of 174 turbines to power well over one million homes. The Humber region has become a focal point for the Renewables Industry, this growth has been particularly welcome for HOTA,...
Read moreJBA Consulting has announced the integration of its innovative metocean risk management software – ForeCoast® Marine – with SeaRoc’s SeaPlanner™ marine management, providing enhanced tools for planning works offshore. Cutting edge metocean risk management Through the integration of ForeCoast® Marine, the SeaPlanner system will provide a cutting-edge metocean risk management feature for accessing and viewing metocean...
Read moreLaw firm is joined by a new partner, Nick Wilson Law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has appointed Nick Wilson as a partner, strengthening its offering regionally and throughout the UK. Nick’s particular expertise in employment law makes him a key addition to the firm, which continues to expand its client offering across the...
Read moreThe four ports in Humber are a significant gateway for the UK’s offshore wind industry, according to an industrial inspection director. Kevin Black, Director of Services and Inspection at IMES International, said the ports in Immingham, Hull, Grimsby and Goole hold the keys to the development of the offshore renewables industry, and that marine...
Read moreMHI Vestas has awarded Boston Energy with three Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Statutory Inspection contracts in the UK, commencing in early April 2018. “These contracts further extend the level of support and partnership with MHI Vestas and the increased trust placed in our organisation,” the East Yorkshire-based company said. A year ago, Boston Energy won a...
Read moreMyton Law has advised Samskip Multimodal BV on a new agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP) relating to container services at the 30-acre Hull Container Terminal, Queen Elizabeth Dock. This new agreement* confirms Samskip’s appointment of ABP to provide terminal services for Samskip’s Rotterdam to Hull sailings, which operate five days a week, and...
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