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Trade Arabia
06-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Mammoet lands SeAH Wind offshore project in UK
Mammoet, a global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport sectors, said it has along with Glacier Energy, and Hutchinson Engineering, been signed up as key subcontractors by SeAH Wind for its Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project in UK. With commercial production set to commence in the coming months, these subcontractors have been selected to support with the operational and logistical services within the 120-acre site located on the South Bank of Teesworks, UK. SeAH Wind will be supplying the monopile foundations for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project, off the Norfolk Coast in the North Sea. Upon completion, it will become the world's largest offshore wind farm. On the contract award, CEO Chris Sohn said: "At SeAH Wind, we are excited to partner with Mammoet, Glacier Energy, and Hutchinson Engineering for the Hornsea 3 project. These strategic appointments reflect our commitment to delivering market leading XXXL Monopiles." "With these trusted partners, we are confident that we will meet our project goals while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency," he stated. Mammoet has been appointed to provide self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) within the SeAH Wind facility. Its scope includes the transportation of can/cone structures and completed monopiles. By leveraging Mammoet's expertise in heavy transport solutions in offshore wind site logistics, SeAH Wind ensures a seamless and efficient movement of monopiles, minimizing downtime and improving overall production efficiency. Darren Watson, the sales manager from Mammoet, said: "We are delighted to be helping SeAH Wind to deliver the future of offshore wind foundations by providing marshalling capabilities that are constantly at the cutting edge of what can be lifted and transported." Glacier Energy will conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) of welds throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring the highest quality standards. Its rigorous NDT inspections will enhance the reliability and durability of the monopiles, ensuring they meet both Ørsted's stringent standards and international offshore wind regulations. Scott Martin, Group CEO at Glacier Energy, said: "We are proud to be supporting SeAH Wind with NDT services for the Hornsea 3 project, marking a significant milestone for Glacier Energy." "This collaboration builds on our strong heritage of supporting wind foundation manufacturers and reinforces our commitment to the northeast of England's growth. We look forward to working with SeAH Wind and playing a pivotal role in the success of the project," he added. Hutchinson Engineering has been tasked with supplying secondary steel components for the Hornsea 3 project. SeAH Wind sought a UK-based company capable of delivering these complex parts in compliance with stringent Ørsted drawings and specifications. Hutchinson Engineering's previous experience on Ørsted projects, combined with its expertise, makes them an ideal partner for this phase of the project. Steve Adams, Managing Director at Hutchinsons Engineering, said: "Hutchinson is delighted to have been awarded the Secondary Steel contract by SeAH Wind."
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Expo connects over 2,000 students to apprenticeship opportunities
An expo has helped connect more than 2,000 students to apprenticeship opportunities. Middlesbrough College's Apprenticeship Expo welcomed aspiring apprentices and showcased the college's partnerships with businesses across a diverse range of industries. The event saw attendance from employers, including SeAH Wind, BA Joinery, and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. They were keen to meet prospective apprentices and discuss potential career paths. Many employers praised the college's commitment to cultivating skilled, workplace-ready apprentices. Graham Massey, managing director of JacobsMassey, said: "Middlesbrough College's academic delivery is highly respected and its support has enabled us to create a direct pathway into the AV industry. "Within the next few years, this apprenticeship will have a significant impact on increasing skilled professionals in our sector." Amentum, a long-term partner of the college, also praised the event's role in nurturing the next generation of engineers. Victoria Richards, capability and resourcing director at Amentum, said: "The TTE centre is a huge asset, providing hands-on experience for our apprentices from day one. "Many of our apprentices continue to grow within our company, thriving in their roles and making real contributions to the business." Current apprentices were also present at the expo, sharing their transformative experiences. Alfie Patchett, an apprentice at SeAH Wind, said: "It's the best way to start your career – you're gaining a qualification while earning at the same time. "It's a no-brainer." Another apprentice, Lucas Gaffney from Sulzer, said: "The apprenticeship has matured me and given me real hands-on experience. "It's motivated me to do better every day." The success of this year's Apprenticeship Expo 'reinforces the college's dedication to supporting both learners and businesses in developing a highly skilled workforce for the future'.
Korea Herald
14-02-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
King Charles III visits SeAH's offshore wind component facility in UK
Korean steelmaker SeAH Steel Holdings said that Britain's King Charles III visited its offshore wind components plant in Teesside, UK, on Thursday. King Charles toured the production facility of SeAH Wind, SeAH's offshore wind foundation provider in the UK. From March, it will produce offshore wind monopiles -- large steel pipes driven into the seabed to provide fixed foundations for offshore wind turbines. Once operational, it will become the world's largest manufacturing facility for the offshore wind structures, with a capacity of up to 400,000 tons of monopiles per year. SeAH plans to supply the product by 2027 under a 900 million pound ($1.1 billion) deal signed in 2023 with Swedish state-run energy provider Vattenfall. During the visit, King Charles was briefed by SeAH officials on the company's technology, which focus on expanding eco-friendly energy infrastructure, and he offered words of encouragement to the staff. The visit was attended by SeAH Steel Holdings CEO Lee Joo-sung, SeAH Wind officials and local business leaders in the offshore wind sector, and apprentices from local colleges working with SeAH Wind and its partner businesses. 'It is a great honor for us that King Charles visited SeAH Wind's plant,' said Lee. 'The visit reinforced our commitment to leadership, innovation and sustainability, the values we cherish. It was also meaningful to have the apprentices, who will shape SeAH Wind's future, join us for the event.'
The Independent
13-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
King tells Swiss worker ‘my skiing days are behind me'
The King revealed his skiing days were behind him when he chatted to a Swiss engineer during a visit to a wind turbine factory. Charles, once a frequent visitor the Swiss Alps at this time of year for family ski trips, was speaking to Avzi Jusufi during a visit to the SeAH Wind plant on Teesside which manufactures 120m long turbine bases. The King, 76, was shown a calibration roll machine which smooths the bend steel sheets into perfect cylinders as part of the manufacturing process. Mr Jusufi and the King spoke about his native Switzerland and the mountains, the engineer who is working on installing the equipment said. Colleague David Croft, from Campbeltown, Scotland, said: 'The King said 'I think my skiing days are behind me'.' Charles donned a hard hat and fluorescent top over his thick overcoat for the draughty visit to the SeAH plant which is being constructed beside the River Tees. It will produce up to four of the bases, known as monopiles, a week when it comes into full production. The plant, the size of 14 football stadiums, is the largest of its kind in the world. The King met apprentices from Middlesbrough and Hartlepool colleges, as well as 52-year-old Mohammed Saleem Butt, a former shop keeper and taxi driver who has retrained as a welder. He said: 'The King asked me really nice questions and he put me at ease. 'It was nice to see him.' Mr Butt, from nearby South Bank, said the employment opportunity was a huge boost to the area. 'If you don't grasp an opportunity with two hands, it's your own fault,' he said. The King spoke to apprentices Ella Power, 17, from Teesville, and Jemima Dunn, 19, from Redcar. Ms Dunn said: 'He asked me if many women were getting into the industry. 'I said there were and it was getting more inclusive.' Paul Martin, production manager at the plant, said: 'The King apologised for stopping production and dragging us away. 'You certainly don't mind on a day like this. 'It was an honour and a privilege to meet the King. 'He was a nice gentleman and witty as well.'
Telegraph
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
The King says his skiing days are behind him
The King has admitted that his 'skiing days' are behind him. The monarch, 76, has enjoyed a life-long love of the sport, travelling to the exclusive Swiss resort of Klosters almost every year for some 45 years. But he revealed during a public engagement in Middlesbrough on Thursday that he had finally hung up his skis. The King, who was diagnosed with cancer last year and is still undergoing weekly treatment, discussed his favoured alpine sport with a Swiss employee as he toured SeAH Wind, the world's largest offshore wind turbine base factory. He told Avzi Jusufi, a machinery expert from Basel: 'I think my skiing days are behind me.' The King learnt to ski when he was 14 and has visited the slopes almost annually ever since. He became such a regular visitor to Klosters that two cable cars were named after him. But in 2023, he cancelled his annual winter trip with friends to ensure he was fit and well for his Coronation that May, with a source noting that it would have been 'disastrous' to suffer an accident. A year later, he was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer following a routine procedure for an enlarged prostate. The revelation came during a joint 'away day' in Middlesbrough, where the Queen indulged in a spot of table tennis while her husband received a Valentine's Day card from a young girl who professed her love for 'the best King ever'. Later, as the Queen moved on to a National Literacy Trust event, the King donned a hard hat and fluorescent jacket to visit the wind turbine factory, where a chat with Mr Jusufi saw him wistfully admit that he was unlikely to return to the slopes. As a bachelor during the 1970s, the heir to the throne was regularly pictured in Klosters with various friends. In 1978, he visited with girlfriend at the time. Lady Sarah Spencer, three years before proposing to her younger sister, Lady Diana Spencer. In 1980, as the Prince of Wales, he famously emerged from his chalet wearing a false moustache, nose and glasses to tell the assembled reporters that the Prince would not be coming out that day. During the early years of their marriage, Charles and Diana made several visits to the Swiss Alps, often with the Duke of York and his wife. In March 1988, skiing off piste at Klosters on one of Europe's most dangerous runs, he narrowly escaped an avalanche that killed his good friend Major Hugh Lindsay, a former equerry to Elizabeth II. Charles managed to jump out of the way to reach a ledge and helped save the life of another friend – Patty Palmer-Tomkinson – by digging her out of the snow and talking to her to keep her conscious until the helicopter came. He later recalled the horror, saying he had never seen anything so terrifying. In the 1990s, he returned with his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and was regularly pictured with them skiing and tobogganing on the slopes. In 2002, their trip to Klosters was cut short following the death of the Queen Mother. In Middlesbrough, the Queen posed for selfies and accepted a bunch of yellow tulips from a young girl before taking an impromptu detour to play a quick game of ping pong, admitting she had played a bit 'in my youth'. The visit marked the next step in the couple's return to 'business as usual' following the King's cancer diagnosis. Since returning to public duties last April, he has gradually increased his workload, culminating in a successful state visit to Australia and Samoa in October. But the New Year has brought with it a new vigour and the King's diary has been packed to the rafters with both public and private engagements, meetings and audiences. The visit to Middlesbrough was the couple's first joint 'away day' for some time. As has long been the formula for such days, the King and Queen carried out engagements both together and individually before reuniting for a walkabout, shaking hands, collecting flowers and smiling before a sea of mobile phones. The King made centenarian Rona Grafton's day after personally presenting her with her 100th birthday card. As he bent down to shake her hand, he said: 'A very, very happy birthday. Here's a card from both of us.' On being told it was her birthday today, he squeezed Ms Grafton's hand and added: 'It's marvellous.'
