Americans collaborating with Humber region on ‘winds of change’ opportunities The Humber will become a showcase for the global offshore wind industry next week when it welcomes American politicians to its shores, including leading wind power advocates. As the US’s eastern seaboard gears up for the race to meet tough renewable energy targets, the...
Read more16th Aug 2016 Plans to build the world’s biggest offshore wind farm off the coast of Yorkshire have been given the green light by new business secretary Greg Clark. The Hornsea Project Two offshore windfarm will provide up to 1,800 megawatts of low carbon electricity to around 1.6 million UK homes once operational. It...
Read moreThe newly constructed berths built as part of the Green Port Hull development on Alexandra Dock in Hull have welcomed their first vessels, Associated British Ports (ABP) reports. The vessels, Stema Shipping’s MV Bulknes and MV Beltnes, are using the berths to deliver almost 400,000 tonnes of crushed stone from Norway, which will be...
Read moreJames Fisher and Sons plc has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Hughes Marine Engineering Limited, the holding company of Hughes Sub Surface Engineering Limited (HSSE). Hughes Sub Surface provides commercial diving and civil engineering services to underwater projects in the marine renewables, power generation, oil and gas, and inshore civil...
Read moreAssociated British Ports (ABP) Regional Director Humber, Simon Bird has called for the region to grasp what he calls a ‘unique opportunity’ as the Humber prepares to make its voice heard in the Northern Powerhouse debate, following the appointment of Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy to the role of Northern Powerhouse Minister. Speaking...
Read moreDONG Energy has decided not to invest in a GBP 450 million offshore wind hub at the Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) in the Humber after a recent report showed that UK east coast ports have the capability to support the pipeline of offshore wind projects which will be built out in the...
Read moreHull Association of Engineers’ Awards Hull Training Engineering Apprentices scooped three awards at the recent Hull Association of Engineers’ Awards Robert Steadman was awarded the President’s Shield for his continued development throughout his apprenticeship, comments from tutors include: Rob is a quiet unassuming student. All of his work is produced to a high standard...
Read moreHETA backs Amy Johnson Festival to inspire female engineers The exploits of Amy Johnson are being promoted 75 years after her death to inspire young women to pursue careers in engineering. Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) has harnessed the interest in the Amy Johnson Festival to appeal to young women throughout the region and...
Read more12.07.2016 12:00 The £10 million East Coast Community Fund announced in April by DONG Energy is now open to public consultation. National grant-making charity GrantScape has been appointed to complete the consultation process and to administer the Fund. The Fund will ensure that local people benefit from the operation of two of the...
Read moreDear Members, Associates and Colleagues It’s that time of year again … half time for 2016 and we are mainly winning here at THMA HQ and making some solid progress! This year has seen us organising and participating in a number of high profile activities including our ground breaking Northern Powerhouse Offshore Wind Trade Mission...
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