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RECORD NUMBER OF APPRENTICES PLANNED FOR PORT OF TYNE
The Port of Tyne plans to more than treble its apprenticeships in 2013, creating new opportunities for young people to learn the ropes right across the business.
This follows the success of the long established programme for engineering apprentices which the port has operated for many years.
INVESTING IN PEOPLE Andrew Moffat, port of tyne’s Chief Executive officer, said: “Investing in our people and developing a highly skilled workforce is the key to future success. Last year the Port invested almost £1.3m in training and development. Launching the biggest apprentice programme in our history is also indicative of the way we aim to support our local community and in particular young people.
“As a major employer we’re committed to helping more young people in the area get a foot on the ladder to work. We have always had apprentices working in our engineering department and for the first time last year we had a business administration apprentice. We also support many community programmes that help develop confidence and skills in young people.”
HOW INNOVATIVE ROPE PRODUCTS ARE TRANSFORMING OFFSHORE WIND FARM CONSTRUCTION
Bridon International, the global technology leader in wire and fibre ropes for demanding applications, is using innovation to transform offshore wind farm construction.
In october 2012, bridon supported RWE, one of Europe’s leading energy companies, in installing one of the UK’s newest and largest offshore wind farms 18 miles off the coast of North Wales.
WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY OBJECTIVES In the offshore wind farm construction sector, safety is paramount and regulations are stringent. Typically, wind farm installation has been conducted using generic steel rope products, but demand has been growing for industry-specific rope solutions, in particular rope products which can match or boost typical support capabilities whilst reducing the potential for damaging delicate components (such as turbines) and structures (such as blades).
FIBRE ROPE SLINGS
In order to achieve these objectives, bridon suggested that RWE employ its Steelite Xtra High Modulus polyethylene fibre rope slings, which boast equivalent working load limits to commonly
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“Apprenticeships seem the best way to do this and we are very pleased that we will be able to take on 13 further apprentices this year who will be working towards recognised qualifications and learning about the world of work and the opportunities there may be for them in the future whether with the Port or elsewhere.”
COMMITMENT
With a 10.8% unemployment rate in the North East region the port is committed to supporting projects that address skills and readiness for work to help improve young people’s chances of employment.
South Shields Mp David Miliband said: “I have seen the difference that can be made by a high quality work experience placement that can boost a young person’s CV. The Port is setting a great example by bringing in apprentices across the business and it will reap benefits not only for the Port but the local economy as it is an investment in the whole community’s future workforce.”
The Port has appointed South Tyneside College as its training provider. Lindsey Whiterod, Principal, said: “This is a fantastic step by the Port of Tyne and we are delighted to be working with them in delivering the apprenticeship programme.
“This kind of commitment is exactly what is needed for young people, their future employment and the local economy. The college has recently undergone a major transformation, creating a very exciting time to be connecting with businesses in the region like the Port of Tyne, and we are thrilled to be providing the Port’s apprenticeships.”
utilised rope technology at a fraction of the weight. Bridon manufactured and supplied 65 of these ropes for the installation, the largest of which has a 600 tonne safe working load capacity.
KEY TO SUCCESS Key to the success of bridon’s Steelite range is its use of Dyneema fibre. the strength to weight ratio of Dyneema fibre allows Bridon to manufacture lighter, more malleable ropes without compromising on durability. This surpasses both traditional steel wire and conventional synthetic fibre products for this application.
Steelite ropes can be up to 15 times stronger than steel equivalents, but are 7 times lighter and weightless in water. For example, eight men are required to handle steel slings, whilst four men are required to handle Steelite slings.
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