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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HeliPPE to supply Vattenfall with PPE in Europe  

  HeliPPE has secured a three-year rental service agreement with Vattenfall as the PPE-supplier for European offshore wind activities. HeliPPE will be supplying survival suits, lifejackets, harnesses and other relevant PPE to Vattenfall offshore sites in Denmark, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands and The United Kingdom, with the agreement covering both helicopter and CTV equipment. HeliPPE will also be...

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‘Industry get together like no other’ as speakers confirmed for leading offshore wind conference

The Humber’s offshore wind sector will take centre stage next week, and there will be spotlights on UK, European and US cooperation, as the industry unites for a leading conference. Offshore Wind Connections 2021, which takes place on April 21 and 22, has attracted a stellar cast of more than 30 experts including Clark...

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Sofia’s giant leap: Siemens Gamesa selected to deliver 100 flagship 14 MW turbines

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded the firm order from RWE for the 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power project. Sofia represents a giant leap for the company; located 195 km off the UK’s north eastern coast on Dogger Bank in the North Sea, the project will be the first to install the company’s flagship 14 MW Direct Drive offshore wind turbine. At...

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