Port of Aberdeen Announces Leadership Appointments
Scotland's Port of Aberdeen on Monday announced appointments to its leadership team as it targets growth in the energy, trade, and tourism sectors.John Wilson has been appointed as Head of Engineering after serving in the role on an interim basis. His engineering experience and expertise spans 35 years, having worked at Arch Henderson prior to joining the port in 2015. John will lead the engineering and maintenance strategy, aligning it with Port of Aberdeen’s strategic priorities.Benji Morrison joins the port with over 20 years’ experience in port management and marine operations
Steve Nevey Tapped to Lead Washington State Ferries
Patty Rubstello for her service to all Washingtonians across a career in public service with WSDOT for over 30 years. She was never one to shy away from a challenge and for that she has my utmost respect and appreciation.”Nevey's experience spans on the water working for a ferry system in Scotland, major seagoing corporations and the cruise industry. Nevey moved to Seattle in 2008 and held senior positions with Holland America Group, where he gained experience in ship retrofits and vessel maintenance, crew scheduling, human resources and career tracking for deck officers. During the pandemic
BAE Systems Begins Building Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow
than 200 new apprentices each year.Paul Feely, Academy and Engineering Director, BAE Systems’ Naval Ships business, said, "This new training facility is an exciting demonstration of our commitment to shipbuilding on the Clyde, allowing us to further support thousands of highly skilled jobs in Scotland. Our investment in Glasgow will help us to deliver the national endeavor that is the Type 26 program and ensure that we can provide navies around the world with a competitive edge in the decades to come."Rex Cox, Chief Executive Officer, National Shipbuilding Office, said, "Our work with
Back to School: Virtual Field Trip for 27,000 Students onboard Saipem 7000
virtual and interactive school trip organized by Saipem, the Italian engineering services company for the energy sector, on the Saipem 7000 , the third largest crane ship in the world. The naval vessel was involved in laying the foundations for the Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm, off the east coast of Scotland.The initiative was born with the aim of making children discover the exceptional work of Saipem engineers and technicians and to delve deeper into the themes of energy transition and wind energy. Participants were able to experience the trip through a special web application, during almost 10 hours
Corvus Energy Names Fredrik Witte as New CEO
excellent fit to lead Corvus Energy forward.Witte, 52, lives in Bergen, Norway and, according to Corvus Energy, has extensive international experience in leading growth companies. For the past eight years, he has been the Managing Director of Cargill Aqua Nutrition's operations in Norway, Scotland, and Canada, where he leads 450 employees. Witte has also served as the Chief Financial Officer for Rieber & Søn ASA in Bergen and has experience with Tomra Systems and DNB. Witte said:"Corvus is a unique global company. It is motivating to become part of a company that plays
ACE Winches Urges Industry to Invest in Young Talent
evolves, new opportunities are emerging for both businesses and individuals’ careers in conventional energy and renewables.“Apprentices are our future, but few of the major companies are investing in them in the numbers needed. We have excellent schools and teachers in the north-east of Scotland and beyond, as well as our great colleges and universities, all of whom are preparing our youth for a future in industry.“My first boss, Andy Kennedy, gave me a chance at Dauntless Engineering in Banff when I left school and I feel I have a responsibility to do the same.”ACE Winches&rsquo
Rovco Appoints Moonie COO
Fraser Moonie was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Rovco.Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, he will use his 25 years plus industry experience in subsea sector service companies to implement the company’s growth strategy. A former chief executive of Decom North Sea, much of Moonie’s relevant experience came from his time with Bibby Offshore Limited - part of the Bibby group of companies. He was one of a small leadership team who helped grow the business from start-up to a major international player in the subsea energy market over 15 years.Over the past 18 months, as Regional Director for
Furetank's First Female Captain Takes the Helm
appear. As a captain you are constantly learning, since no situation on is the same as a previous one. Also, it is great fun to maneuver the vessel!" Therese said with a laugh.Her first mission as a captain was leaving the quay in Amsterdam, passing through the lock and heading toward Grangemouth, Scotland. "It was a a great feeling. Everyone on board is so supporting and happy for me, as well as the shore personnel. I have received many emails saying ’Congratulations!’ I find that the management has a very positive and inspiring attitude towards employees who want to develop
Unique Group Announces Key Appointments
UAE-based subsea equipment and engineering firm Unique Group announced it has appointed Chris Blake and Craig Walker to leadership roles in Aberdeen, Scotland. Blake joins Unique Group as Vice President – Survey, utilizing his 30 years of experience in the offshore industry throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas with organizations such as Fugro and N-Sea. He brings to the role a track record in global survey products and services as well as business leadership.Walker’s appointment as Global Asset Manager will further enhance client project experience through data-drive
Investments in Hydrogen, Platform Electrification, and CCS Could Create 26,000 New Jobs in UK by 2030
A trio of new low-carbon technologies could create 26,000 new UK energy jobs by 2030, according to Robert Gordon University research commissioned by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).Many of the new jobs would be in coastal communities stretching around the UK, from East Anglia, northeast England, north-east Scotland and down to Merseyside and north Wales, the research said.RGU’s Energy Transition Institute looked at the potential benefits of three new fast-expanding energy technologies: Mass production of hydrogen - a green fuel that can replace natural gas and diesel; Carbon transport and storage &ndash
UK Offshore Wind Workforce Growing to Meet Demand -Report
, according to the U.K. Offshore Wind Skills Intelligence Report. Of these, 19,600 are direct jobs (solely in offshore wind) and 11,500 are indirect (e.g. supply chain companies which manufacture products for the offshore wind industry as well as goods for other sectors). Some 30% of the jobs are in Scotland, and the English region benefitting most is Yorkshire and The Humber, where 15% of the jobs are located.The study also estimates that by 2030, the industry will employ over 97,000 people in the U.K. (61,000 direct jobs and 36,000 indirect).The report states that between 2022 and 2030, the industry
Vallourec to Close Sites in Germany, France, and Scotland, with 2950 Jobs Set to Be Lost
Vallourec is starting a process to close its German manufacturing sites as it had failed to find a "credible" buyer for the assets, the French steel pipe maker said on Wednesday.Vallourec also said it would close its heat treatment line in Saint-Saulve in France and a site in Scotland.The firm, which in November announced plans to dispose of its German assets and relocate its oil and gas activities to Brazil, said the closure process in Germany would take place over the next two years and include the sale of the land and buildings. Vallourec said in a call with journalists that the
ABS Names Lennon VP for Offshore Wind
to deliver over 150GWs targeted for 2030 around the world,” said Peter Fitzpatrick, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore.“Our strong global team is participating in key projects all over the world. These include the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland as well as verification of the first U.S. project off Block Island, Rhode Island and classing the first Jones Act Service Operating Vessel and Wind Turbine Installation Vessel. We will look to build on our strength in a range of areas including floating offshore technologies and support the offshore
Bordelon Marine Announces Leadership Promotions
and developed the company’s HSE policies and culture, record, and standing to the level and quality required of a subsea vessel operator. Martin has previous industry experience with McDermott International Inc. working in a global capacity as HSE coordinator in Singapore, Brazil, Spain, France, Scotland and Abu Dhabi/ Dubai in UAE. Martin earned a master’s in engineering from the University of Alabama Birmingham.Bordelon Marine president and CEO, Wes Bordelon, said, “Through the years, Chris and Mike have proven themselves many times over to be highly effective leaders as Bordelon Marine
UK: Offshore Wind Industry to Support Almost 70,000 Jobs by 2026
to today's 26,000, according to research published by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC).According to OWIC, most of the jobs will be created in parts of the country "which urgently need leveling up," including the northeast of England, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Anglia, and Scotland.OWIC says the private sector will invest £60.8bn billion (~$83,29 billion) across the UK over the next five years in developing, constructing and operating offshore wind projects.The average annual investment will be £10.1bn between 2021 and 2026, and investment in 2026 alone will reach
Womersley Joins Stream Marine Training
also managing the shore based recruitment company and introducing foundation apprentices into the CMT office.Womersley has also been involved in initiatives to promote the maritime sector as a career option to primary school children and organized the first “Women in Maritime” forums in Scotland, in conjunction with Maritime UK. In addition, she sits on the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) Technical Committee.Colin McMurray, SMT’s Group Managing Director, said, “Having worked closely with Katy for over 15 years, I know that she will be an invaluable asset in our overall drive
Rodger Joins ETPM
which will provide ETPM’s clients and contractors with real-time information on contract requirements around the world.It has also launched TrueDental Recruitment, a dental recruitment agency based in Aberdeen, which specializes in the provision of dental candidates for practices across North-east Scotland
