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Wind Solution a floating hotel (9,800 tons) and to undertake the re-fit in Estonia. With his knowledge and wherewithall, it was imperative that the project was completed within the year providing a safe and cost- effective service – this was achieved.
Over the years Kurt has developed excellent working relationships with other ports, his congenial and professional manner matched with a strong work ethic has reaped the rewards. He goes on to say he has dealings with Harwich, Liverpool, Lowestoft and Gt Yarmouth (opening an office there) and many other ports who he has found to be most approachable and a pleasure to deal with. Traditionally port calls can be a lengthy process of up to 48 hours – over time Kurt states that with lateral thinking, this time span has been greatly reduced, in some cases down to 18 hours, which ultimately is more cost-effective.
DEDICATED
He was asked once by a Senior member at Siemens, whilst still working at 8 in the evening “ how old are you and why aren’t you playing golf?” His retort: “This is my hobby, would you rather put a man on the moon, build an offshore wind farm or golf? – I rest my case!”
As a pioneer in Grimsby’s offshore wind industry Kurt’s talents have deservedly been recognised. He was awarded a first class knighthood for all his work and continued work as Consul for Grimsby, by the Danish Ambassador to Britain, Anne Hedensted Steffense,who presented him with The Order of Dannagrog at the Danish Embassy in London.
His passion for the area and it’s community is unparalleled as he laughingly goes on to say the locals now doff their caps to him!!
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Gin and Tonic!
FACTOID
In a nutshell Kurt thrives on a challenge, enjoying nothing more than a good problem to solve! In fact a short factoid: In his early days of fishing, he was the first to have a chilling system on his trawler! Also in long lining for dogfish when mobile phones were just being introduced, he would ring in to the markets with his catch whilst still out to sea, before all the other boats as they were on a radio frequency! Ahead of his time – literally!
FAMILY AND TEAM
On a more serious note, Kurt states his is very fortunate and much blessed. He attributes this not only to his family but also his team – and of course Bob! (his long term business partner).
There is no doubt that Kurt is one of the industry’s colourful characters with a penchant for life, his work, his community and for the sector as a whole!
IN A NUTSHELL...
Quotable quote from Kurt: As he gets older he gets wiser, old age is the price to pay for wisdom – I would summarise by saying, age is an attitude!
Fliss Chaffer Interviewer
Wind Energy Network
Kurt Christensen Wind Power Support
www.windenergynetwork.co.uk
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