Siemens has contracted Hull College Group for the development of a “best in class” facility to train workers for the company’s new wind turbine blade factory in Hull. The contract, which is worth around £1m, will see the conversion of an existing college facility to deliver training to the blade fac
Siemens has contracted Hull College Group for the development of a “best in class” facility to train workers for the company’s new wind turbine blade factory in Hull. The contract, which is worth around £1m, will see the conversion of an existing college facility to deliver training to the blade fac
Atlas Professionals completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in Subserv Pro Ltd (SSP) and ORCA Offshore Ltd (ORCA). Based in Banbury, the office will expand Atlas’ UK network, bringing together two agencies in the niche markets of ROV, Diving, Inspection and Renewable Energy. Marcus Chandler, Ma
This year, NORCOWE hosted its summer school in cooperation with NOWITECH at Hardingasete, Hardanger, Norway. The 26 participants from 15 countries represented ten different universities, two R&D institutions and one industry company. In the sixth edition of the NORCOWE summer school, non-NORCOWE mem
Fishermen’s Energy presented the new type of access ladder aiming to increase safety during the crew transfer from boats to wind turbines and vice versa last week. In cooperation with Keystone Engineering, Fishermen’s Energy contracted Gulf Island Fabricators in Houma, Louisiana – the same fabricati
Fishermen’s Energy presented the new type of access ladder aiming to increase safety during the crew transfer from boats to wind turbines and vice versa last week. In cooperation with Keystone Engineering, Fishermen’s Energy contracted Gulf Island Fabricators in Houma, Louisiana – the same fabricati
The state government of Schleswig-Holstein welcomed a delegation from the French partner region Pays de la Loire for a 3 day visit starting on July 15. During the visit a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the regions with a view to cooperating in the field of skills and qualifications i
Contract opportunities on the £2bn East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm were outlined by ScottishPower Renewables and turbine suppliers Siemens to more than 500 business people at an event in Norfolk. East Anglia ONE aims to create up to 3,000 jobs with at least 50% of its content sourced in the UK. T
Along with some other researchers from the DTU Wind Energy Department, MEDOW’s researches visited the Middelgrunden offshore wind farm. The trip was led by Hans Christian Sørensen of SPOK Consultancy, who oversaw the planning and commissioning of the wind farm. MEDOW ESR Gen Li said: “After around 2
Leading organisations and figures for wave and tidal current energy are gathering in Cardiff today for a workshop to facilitate better collaboration across the sectors and help the development of demonstration zones and test sites across the UK. The UK has significant natural resources for the emerg
Leading organisations and figures for wave and tidal current energy are gathering in Cardiff today for a workshop to facilitate better collaboration across the sectors and help the development of demonstration zones and test sites across the UK. The UK has significant natural resources for the emerg
In conjunction with Hull College and Jobcentre Plus, Maersk Training is hosting an Open Day on Tuesday, 21 July, to showcase the Level 1 Certificate in Safe Working Practice in the Wind Turbine Industry (QCF). The open day will take place from 13:00 to 16:00 at Hull College, Room QG413, Queens Garde
Personnel professionals have been urged to work with partners to address skills gaps and realise the potential for the offshore wind industry to transform the Humber. That was the message from executives of Siemens, which is creating offshore wind manufacturing and assembly facilities in Hull, and o
Personnel professionals have been urged to work with partners to address skills gaps and realise the potential for the offshore wind industry to transform the Humber. That was the message from executives of Siemens, which is creating offshore wind manufacturing and assembly facilities in Hull, and o
