Newsletter from the HumberLEP and Humber Economic Resilience Forum The Humber’s business organisations and local authorities are all working hard to ensure the region’s businesses are supported through this difficult time. The region’s economic resilience group met last Wednesday to gather business intelligence and discuss the hurdles businesses are facing during this undoubtedly challenging...
Read moreHumber organisations join forces to support businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak The Humber LEP, the four Humber Local Authorities and membership and business support organisations from across the Humber have joined forces to co-ordinate the local response to the economic impact of the coronavirus. A new region-wide economic resilience group is now meeting weekly...
Read moreTHMA, Rix Shipping and Humber Maritime College came together on the MaritimeUK exhibition stand at the Skills Humber event. Skills Humber is the Humber’s largest skills, careers and apprenticeship event took place on 4-5 March. The event which sold out on 5 March to visitors, was a great success, seeing over 29 school groups...
Read moreHumber Maritime College have the following courses available during April and May: ECDIS on 20th April for 5 days £800 + vat to include light lunch and refreshments Marine Coordinators on 11th may for 5 days £1450 + vat to include light lunch and refreshments ECDIS is suitable for deck officers to...
Read moreManor Renewable Energy has established an operational hub at Siemens Gamesa’s world-class manufacturing and port facility in Hull. The company provides temporary power and engineering solutions for the offshore wind industry and has bases in Dorset and Portsmouth. Its new offices and presence on the Siemens Gamesa 450,000m2 site in Hull means the business...
Read moreGood Travel Management have taken on apprentices for the travel business. Hull Apprentice Business Travel Consultant Josh is a keen traveller, recently returning from China and South Korea, with his sights set on Norway/Japan in the future. Leeds Apprentice Consultant Maddi, is also a keen traveller and has been to many a destination on...
Read moreJames 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...
Read moreFreeports 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...
Read moreIt 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...
Read moreDanbrit 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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