Firm focus on the future as Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises strengthens board with double appointment

Two new directors have been appointed to the business behind Grimsby’s traditional and emerging port-based industries.   Danny Payne and Ben Walker have been welcomed onto the board of Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd from within, bringing more than a quarter of a century of combined experience in the organisation to the top level.    The...

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Former CFO Alan Jordan Returns to Cargostore Worldwide as Chairman

Experienced financial leader to guide UK-based container specialist through next phase of growth in offshore energy and industrial sectors London, UK – August 2025 – Cargostore Worldwide, a leading UK-based provider of offshore and ISO shipping containers to global wind farm, oil and gas, mining, and stability projects, today announced the appointment of Alan Jordan...

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RWE and Masdar Confirm Completion of Examination Stage of the DBS Offshore Wind Farms Swindon, 14 July 2025   RWE and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, acknowledge that the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) Examination period for the Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms concluded on 11 July 2025. With...

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RWE opens cutting-edge offshore wind operations and maintenance facility at the Port of Grimsby

Grimsby, 10 July 2025 RWE, a global leader in offshore wind, has celebrated the grand opening of its innovative ‘Grimsby Hub’, a new state-of-the-art offshore wind Operations and Maintenance (O&M) facility located at Associated British Port’s Port of Grimsby. A formal launch event was hosted at the site on 9th July 2025, attended by...

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Pioneering Grimsby ambassador mourned after career in town’s proud port industries

Tributes have been paid to a pioneering figure behind Grimsby’s emergence as a world leader in offshore wind. ‘Sir’ Kurt Christensen, a fish auctioneer who saw the huge potential of green energy in its infancy, has passed away after a short illness, bravely fought. He was 73. Knighted twice by his native Denmark, from...

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New member: Humber HR People

Humber HR People has joined Humber Marine & Renewables.  The recruitment and performance management specialist was launched in 2019 by Kate van der Sluis and Kellie Calvert, and has offices on both banks of the river, at Concorde House in Kirmington, North Lincolnshire, and Aura Innovation Centre at Hessle, East Yorkshire.  Sarah Carvill, business manager,...

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Kurt Christensen 1952-2025 

It is with great sadness we have learned of the passing of ‘Sir’ Kurt Christensen, following a brief illness, bravely fought. The fish auctioneer, who became a leading figure in Grimsby’s emergence in offshore wind, was crowned Humber Renewables Champion in 2023, recognising his incredible contribution to the industry. Kurt helped welcome the major...

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OLG and Blackrow announce £80m strategic partnership to drive growth across the UK’s industrial heartlands

Two major engineering companies have forged a strategic partnership to align their combined strengths as they look to capitalise on a huge investment pipeline across the UK’s major industrial regions. On Line Group Ltd (OLG) and Blackrow Group will deliver end-to-end engineering solutions, buoyed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Comprehensive Spending Review. It set out...

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Maersk Training Launches New Safety and Skills Training Center at Fletcher Technical Community College

Maersk Training is proud to announce the opening of a new Maritime & Safety Training Facility at Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma, Louisiana. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Maersk Training’s commitment to enhancing workforce development, safety, and operational performance in key industries across the Gulf Coast. Maersk Training has strategically partnered...

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New stakeholder manager unveiled by Humber Marine & Renewables after funding success

Humber Marine & Renewables has appointed its new stakeholder manager as it looks to increase its activity.  Dave Dawson has been welcomed to the team, having been introduced to members and industry at the organisation’s Offshore Wind Connections conference and exhibition earlier this month.  The business development role was made possible after HM&R successfully...

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