Shipping firm that’s willing to think the unsinkable

But now the builders of a new fleet of ferries – built in Yorkshire – are confident their vessels will stay afloat – whatever the world’s largest man-made lake throws at them. Covering a huge area of around 3,275 square miles, around half the size of Yorkshire, Lake Volta in Ghana is still uncharted....

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Renewables Strike Prices

Statement from Mark O’Reilly, director Team Humber Marine Alliance “Today’s surprise announcement from Danny Alexander regarding renewable energy strike prices has been well received by companies in our region. We are obviously hoping that this will encourage Siemens to make their decision in Hull,” said Mark O’Reilly, director, Team Humber Marine Alliance. “This is...

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Danny Alexander’s Speech today – Strike Prices

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander delivered his ‘Investing in Britain’s future’ speech on the government’s infrastructure plan on 27 June 2013. Read More:

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Point’s new Electrical Division creates jobs and growth potential

Point Engineering Group has launched a new division in response to a huge increase in demand for electrical services. The Point Engineering Electrical Division will provide electrical installation and contracting for industrial and marine clients, particularly in the modular building sector. The Hull company has taken on four new staff in the venture and...

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A major step forward for wind turbine training

PLANS to develop a replica wind turbine tower to provide authentic training for the offshore wind and related sectorswill take a major step forward today. The training company 3C Humber, formed out of a strategic partnership struck between Grimsby’s Blackrow Engineering and Norwegian specialist AAK, will sign a memorandum of understanding with operators of...

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Promoting all things Humber at conference

A STRONG regional delegation is promoting the Humber at All Energy, a huge conference and exhibition taking place in Aberdeen this week. A total of ten companies, representatives from the Local Enterprise Partnership and the local authorities have travelled north under the Humber Renewables umbrella. Last year’s show saw more than 580 exhibitors from...

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Crating a stir in the world of packaging

Team Humber member – Crating Solutions is shaking up the packaging industry after landing a series of international contracts. Crating Solutions UK Ltd, based in Rotterdam Road, has rapidly become the premier commercial export packer in Hull and the Humber after seeing its turnover triple since its foundation. The firm, which manufactures crates to...

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Wind in the sails of the offshore wind industry council

The first meeting of the new offshore wind sector council will take place today co-chaired by Keith Anderson, Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) of ScottishPower and Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon. The meeting comes as government and the industry prepare to deliver the offshore wind industrial strategy which will be published in the coming...

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ABLE project critical to future of the region

Comments from a representative of one of Europe’s largest offshore wind foundation manufacturers on the potential for investing at the planned Able Marine Energy Park on the South Bank of the Humber have been described as ‘very significant—and clear evidence of the Marine Energy Park’s potential to become a word-class centre for the renewable...

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Still Time to join in the wind of change

THERE is still time for companies to exploit the huge opportunities being presented by the growing offshore wind industry. That was the message to business figures at a special conference yesterday, held exactly a month before a decision is due on a major element of the Humber’s renewables offer – Able UK’s 320 hectare...

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