Funding Secured for New UK Offshore Training Site
up potential partners from across the region’s public and private sectors to secure the business connections and support needed to bring Glasgow-based Stream Marine Training to Merseyside. Stream Marine confirmed their commitment to establishing a major maritime and offshore training center in Wirral by signing an agreement with Wirral Council that will see them invest up to £1.5 million in new facilities at Tower Quays and a new fire training ground along Duke Street, Birkenhead. The investment could also have a significant broader economic impact, with the potential of up to 5,000 additional
Liverpool Seafarers Center to Open Eastham Hub
Maritime charity Liverpool Seafarers Center (LSC) has opened a new hub at Eastham on the Wirral. The new center is located at Queen Elizabeth II Dock, Eastham and was opened by The Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Dame Lorna Muirhead in the presence of The High Sheriff of Merseyside, The Deputy Mayor of Wirral, The Lord Mayor of Liverpool and The Mayor of Sefton. LSC CEO John Wilson said the new £40,000 ($51,000) center will work in partnership with its headquarters at Colonsay House in Crosby to provide support to the 50,000 seafarers who pass through Merseyside’s ports each
UK Minister Calls for Investment in Maritime
Delegates later enjoyed an evening of professional networking overlooking the River Mersey. Day two speakers A local Liverpool focus was provided with a welcome from Cllr Phil Davies, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Portfolio Lead for Economic Development and Energy and Leader of Wirral Council. He was followed by Mark Whitworth, CEO of Peel Ports, who spoke about Liverpool’s illustrious history and the exciting future of one of the largest, busiest and most diverse ports in the UK. Delegates were fascinated to learn more about Liverpool2, a new £300 million
New CEO for Mersey Maritime
Peel Group and Seatruck to forge closer links with the education sector and maritime businesses in the Liverpool City Region, the company said. According to Mersey Maritime, the success of these ventures has culminated in a recent major announcement that the disused Grade II-listed Hydraulic Tower in Wirral’s docklands is to be transformed into a $46.3m ‘Maritime Knowledge Hub’, for advanced manufacturing and engineering skills, and business support. The center aims to provide the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to support the Northern Powerhouse agenda as well as
Taylor Named GM at MPE Interiors
future new-build projects where we can provide full design and build facilities." Over the years he has worked for regional and national construction firms on developments including new-build family homes, one-off prestige homes and office developments. Born in Moreton, he grew up mainly on Wirral, England, but spent some years in Scotland as a boy. He began his career as a carpenter and joiner and studied HNC courses in building, business and management.
