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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Good Travel Management acquires Company Travel

Good Travel Management are pleased to confirm they have concluded an agreement to acquire the customer base and ongoing client servicing activity of West Yorkshire based Company Travel. Company Travel is a long established and well-respected business, and we share values and expertise in travel management in key sectors such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Renewables...

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Propeller Fuels grow to international bunkering

“Expansion in recent years has seen Propeller Fuels Ltd grow from solely providing a UK physical marine fuels supply operation, to a market leading International bunker supply service, with a special focus on offshore and wind power sectors. Propeller Fuels were recently approached by an Asian client to plan and conduct a customised bunkering...

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Southern North Sea energy alliance launches web service

  It was announced at  Offshore Wind Connections 2021 event on 22nd April that a brand-new web service, giving members access to over 750 Southern North Sea energy-related companies, has been launched. The Southern North Sea Energy Alliance (SNSEA), a world-leading energy hub bringing together UK and Dutch partners, has launched its simple yet...

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