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TIDAL TRANSIT WIND FARM SUPPORT VESSEL A BOAT TRIP WITH A DIFFERENCE
Recently, Mick Lochran and James Danby from the Grimsby Institute were invited to view the latest Tidal Transit Wind Farm Support Vessel, ‘Ginny Louise’ by Chris Holden, Operations Manager for RES, a specialist renewables operations and maintenance company based on the Grimsby Docks.
Grimsby East (POGE) two hours either side of high tide.
“The proposed improvements to accessing the dock should make 24 hr operation of these vessels possible in the future.”
A 120 MILE ROUND TRIP AND DINNER ON BOARD!
(GRP), a group that brings together all parties involved in the operations and maintenance of offshore wind turbines. Other companies including Cosalt, Wind Power Support and the North East Lincolnshire Council are also part of the group.
The main aim of the group is to pave the way for further development of offshore wind in Grimsby as the sector grows.
James Danby, Head of Engineering at the Institute said: “It has been a privilege to tour this vessel, which is of a very high specification. It has given us a further insight into some of the roles required for future employment in this exciting new sector.
Mick Lochran (GIG), David Robinson of Balfour Beatty and Winston Phillips of Cosalt
SPECIALIST DESIGN ‘Ginny Louise’ is a brand new vessel that is specially designed to support the offshore wind turbine operations and maintenance teams such as those working out of Grimsby.
Chris Holden said, “As we move into deeper water and work further offshore, vessels like the Ginny Louise will become more commonplace. At 20 M long she can currently only access Port of
David Robinson and Mick Lochran at the helm of ‘Ginny Louise’
“It demonstrates that it is not only engineers who will be required, but also a full supply chain of support personnel including; procurement, administration, stores personnel and specialist
RES used the vessel for a maintenance trip to Centrica’s Metrological Mast located 60 miles offshore from Grimsby. The vessel performed very well in challenging conditions. The roast dinner served on the way back to port was a very nice touch!
GRIMSBY RENEWABLES PARTNERSHIP (GRP) The Institute and RES are members of the Grimsby Renewables Partnership
WHITBY AND SCARBOROUGH OFFSHORE WIND
In the North Yorkshire region Scarborough Borough Council have been working hard to forge the relationships necessary to drive forward their ambitions to see Whitby and Scarborough become a key area in supporting the offshore wind sector.
LOCATION With the fastest transit times to the potential Dogger Bank development and good access to the Hornsea Site they are focused very much on the round 3 opportunities to deliver O&M, service and supply chain activities.
Working with the industry and round 3 developers they have held a number of supply chain events and put a lot of resources into developing the skills agenda.
TRAINING AND SKILLS WORKSHOP In November 2011 they had an excellent training and skills workshop, which saw about 100 delegates from throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region, meet with the offshore industry in Whitby.
FOREWIND’S ‘CHAMPION FOR SCHOOLS’ PROGRAMME The skills sector and employers in the region seem to have really recognised and
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“The need for a fully trained, skilled workforce will be vital to the industry and the Grimsby Institute is working closely with major employers to help ensure their requirements are met”
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grasped the opportunities that are facing them. Additionally, they are delighted to be part of Forewind’s “Champion for schools“ programme which is being delivered by HETA. This programme will see teacher champions for the offshore and renewable sectors created in their schools. These champions will help shape curriculum and careers advice for the renewables’ workforce of the future.
In partnership educators and employers they have helped to create over 300 apprenticeships in the key engineering and manufacturing disciplines in this area over the past 2 years.
SCARBOROUGH AND WHITBY PORTS Scarborough Port has seen its first
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