TNPA Focuses on Ship Repair
projects such as the New Multi Product Pipeline Project (NMPP).Prior to joining Transnet he was Program Manager – Zululand District, Department of Health.A BSc Graduate from MEDUNSA, Sithole holds an MBA from the Midrand Graduate Institute, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Thames University, London, and a Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs, from the University of Pretoria Continuing Education. He recently completed a Project Management Professional Diploma from PM IDEEAS.
Mech-Tool Engineering Appoints Scott as MD
; As part of this sector growth strategy the Mech-Tool business will continue to strengthen its efforts in the transition to a low carbon economy, capitalizing on its impressive track record on projects including leading offshore wind schemes such as Galloper 2 located off the Outer Thames Estuary and Sheringham Shoal in the North Sea. Scott will be based in Mech-Tool’s headquarters in Darlington and will be responsible for overseeing the company’s facilities in multiple locations across the world including
UK Minister Calls for Investment in Maritime
has developed a unique remote emissions monitoring product for ships. She discussed her work to help cut emissions from shipping to help clean up UK waters and the creation of an exciting new London-based shipyard in the Royal Albert Docks. Delegates were offered a fascinating insight into the Thames Tideway Tunnel project by Roger Bailey, Asset Management Director, Tideway. London’s ‘super sewer’ is the biggest infrastructure project ever undertaken by the UK water industry and will create thousands of jobs during its estimated eight year construction. The day
New Thames Apprentices Celebrated
Transport minister, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has marked the end of National Apprenticeship Week by presenting eleven Thames apprentices with Maritime Skills Diplomas. For the apprentices, aged from 18 to 25, the Diplomas are the result of two years’ hard work, gaining experience with passenger and freight operators along the river, alongside day release study with Skills Track at Tilbury. They will complete their training, which the Thames Training Alliance (TTA) ran, by passing Maritime & Coastguard Agency Boatmaster Licence exams. Speaking at Butlers Wharf on the
London Looking to Expand Team of Marine Pilots
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is recruiting 12 new pilots this year to respond to increased traffic on the Thames. The PLA is looking for candidates with a Class 1 Unlimited Certificate of Competency. Other suitably qualified candidate who can demonstrate experience relative to marine pilotage will also be considered. The candidates will typically undertake a 28-week training course consisting of training on the PLA’s ship bridge simulator and tug simulator, training in Vessel Traffic Services and on board tugs and ships, with regular reviews, assessments and oral exams.
Pearson Signs on with RCG
structuring, commercial negotiations and asset management for wind, solar and hydro energy investments throughout Europe. Before that, he was Commercial Leader for Europe and Development Manager for GE Wind Energy, including responsibility for development of the Gunfleet Sands Offshore Wind Farm in the Thames Estuary. Before his long career at GE, Pearson worked in the offshore asset management team at The Crown Estate. Pearson holds a degree in Marine Geography, and a Masters in Marine Engineering.
