RWE invests in new Grimsby Hub operations & maintenance base

By Mary Green | Published October 12, 2021

Press release RWE Renewables Essen/WE Essen/Grimsby, 23 September 2021 https://www.rwe.com/en/press/rwe-renewables/2021-09-23-rwe-invests-in-new-grimsby-hub-operations-and-maintenance-base • New Grimsby Hub facility will expand existing Triton Knoll facilities at ABP’s Royal Dock • Strategic decision for RWE will enable sharing of knowledge, expertise and resources for greater offshore operations efficiency RWE, one of the world’s leading offshore wind companies, is to...

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Simply Blue Energy – Salamander – Supplier and Innovation Pathway

By Mary Green | Published September 23, 2021

Supplier and Innovation Pathway Salamander will be responding to the Scottish Government consultation on the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas Decarbonisation (INTOG) Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind. They will propose that the allowable limit for innovation projects should be increased from the current 100 MW cap to 300 MW so that Scotland...

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Construction Starts on Siemens Gamesa’s Hull Blade Factory Expansion

By Mary Green | Published September 23, 2021

September 20, 2021, by Adrijana Buljan – OffshoreWIND.biz VolkerFitzpatrick has started with construction works on Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s two blade manufacturing facilities, as well as on repurposing an existing factory, at the wind turbine supplier’s site in Hull. The work, being carried out under an GBP 82 million (around EUR 96 million) design and...

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DEME, Qair, and Aspiravi to bid into Scottish offshore wind leasing round

By Mary Green | Published September 14, 2021

Monday, September 13, 2021 — Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), a consortium composed of DEME Concessions NV, Qair Marine SAS, and Aspiravi International NV, has revealed its participation in Crown Estate Scotland’s ScotWind seabed leasing process. TWP will bring together its partners’ solid experience in similar offshore wind developments, characterised by fast-track delivery, stakeholder involvement,...

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PANOLIN UK announce appointment

By Mary Green | Published September 1, 2021

PANOLIN UK announces appointment of Ellis McDonald as Technical Sales Manager for Scotland and North East England. Ellis has worked in the Lubricants industry for 6 years and prior to that worked in Mechanical Engineering offshore roles for eight years. The PANOLIN Group is an independent family owned company with headquarters and production facility...

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Marine Safety specialist MRT acquire Sleek Clean Care

By Mary Green | Published September 1, 2021

East Yorkshire based Marine Safety specialist MRT has acquired Sleek Clean Care, a manufacturer of eco-friendly cleaning products. Sleek was started by two University students Emma and Scott in 2017 and has since gone from strength to strength. From developing recipes in their garage, the company grew and now distributes the powerful and planet friendly cleaning solutions for Boats, Bikes and motorhomes all over the world. Sleek uses pioneering chemical technologies to...

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Precision Blast Systems blast subsea cleaning

By Mary Green | Published September 1, 2021

The latest method of underwater cleaning and surface preparation has been launched in the UK by Precision Blast Systems Ltd. The new Subsea blasting systems are designed for abrasive blast cleaning at depths of up to 200 metres, precise control of the system allows for cleaning of marine growth or complete paint removal and...

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PAUL IDZIAK JOINS BLADE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST GEV WIND POWER AS US CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

By Mary Green | Published September 1, 2021

EV Wind Power has announced the appointment of Paul Idziak as Chief Executive Officer of GEV Wind Power US LLC (GEV). Paul has also been appointed to the Board of GEV Wind Power Lab Group. Paul is a seasoned wind energy executive with leadership experience across various disciplines, enjoying an outstanding record of building...

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Good Travel Management expands into the Exhibitions and Trade Events market

By Mary Green | Published August 31, 2021

Hull based Travel Management Company, Good Travel Management (GTM), have launched a new division to expand into the Exhibitions, Events and Trade Missions market with the launch of GT Events. The new division will build upon the services already provided to corporate clients in this market and comes about through the recruitment of two...

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1.4 GW Sofia Wind Farm Seeks Offshore Contractors

By Mary Green | Published August 26, 2021

August 25, 2021, by Adnan Durakovic – Offshore Windbiz The 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm in the UK is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential suppliers to provide a range of goods and services related to the project’s offshore construction works. The list of requirements includes aids to navigation; satellite communication system; marine...

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