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Motive strikes six-figure deal with Briggs Marine, optimising future offshore operations

Motive strikes six-figure deal with Briggs Marine, optimising future offshore operations   Motive Offshore Group (Motive), which specialises in engineering, inspection and rental equipment for the energy sector, has secured a six-figure contract with Briggs Marine, a leading provider of marine and environmental services, to design and manufacture a 300Te spooler package. The new equipment will allow Briggs Marine to future-proof its planned operations with the spooler set to be deplo...

Shell expands flagship entrepreneur programme across Scotland

Shell expands flagship entrepreneur programme across Scotland   Shell is expanding its flagship enterprise development programme Shell LiveWIRE across Scotland. The programme, which aims to help entrepreneurs overcome hurdles to growing their business, had initially been launched in North-East Scotland. Shell LiveWIRE is now being offered across the country. It is being made available to businesses that have a focus on energy transition-related products and services that benefit...

Clarity and change urgently needed to save lives, safety and training leader says

Clarity and change urgently needed to save lives, safety and training leader says   MRS Training & Rescue’s report highlights complexity around confined space entry A leader in employee safety and training, which has a key base in Aberdeen, is urgently calling for changes and clarity around confined space training to save the lives of workers. Approximately 15 people in the UK are killed while working in confined spaces, according to the most recent information shared...

Hendrik Veder Group appoints Sustainability Specialist

Hendrik Veder Group appoints Sustainability Specialist   In a move that testifies its commitment to creating sustainable change within the marine, oil and gas, and shipping industries, Hendrik Veder Group has announced the appointment of a Sustainability & Circularity Specialist. The European leader in steel wire and fibre rope products and services has appointed Anne Raangs to the new position. This role will focus exclusively on projects that enhance sustainability practices...

Europa Oil & Gas plc 33rd Licensing Round Update

Europa Oil & Gas  plc 33rd Licensing Round Update   Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, the AIM quoted UK, Ireland and West Africa focused oil and gas exploration, development and production company, announces that it was contacted by the North Sea Transition Authority (the "NSTA") regarding the Company's application for a licence as part of the 33rd UK Offshore Licensing Round that closed on 12 January 2023 (the "Licence"), therein the NSTA proposed...

Dales Marine announces the launch of its Apprentice intake for 2024

Dales Marine announces the launch of its Apprentice intake for 2024   Dales Marine Services Ltd and Dales Marine Services (Greenock) Ltd (Dales Marine) are excited to announce that applications for their highly esteemed apprenticeship programme are now being accepted. Dales Marine has a longstanding commitment to fostering talent within the ship repair and marine industry. Through collaborations with local schools and colleges, we have inspired numerous students to explore maritime...

Global growth as JBS Group turnover increases by 38%

Global growth as JBS Group turnover increases by 38%   Innovative engineering business JBS Group, which has secured worldwide contracts, has recorded record revenues with a 38% increase on year-on-year turnover. JBS Group has announced turnover of £11.5m for its latest financial year [April, 2024] – up from £8.3m for the same period last year. The firm has secured contracts in the UK, United States, Middle East, Europe, Brazil, Australia, West Africa and South-...

Industry’s commitment to assuring competence a great example of safety leadership in action

Industry’s commitment to assuring competence a great example of safety leadership in action   World Day for Safety and Health at Work this month once again provides a great opportunity to highlight the vital role safety training plays in helping prevent workplace fatalities and accidents in the engineering construction industry (ECI). While workers are always required to undertake basic safety training before being deployed to sites, they do not necessarily need to demonstrat...

Izomax make strategic commitment to Aberdeen with first UK office and appoints Sales Manager

Izomax make strategic commitment to Aberdeen with first UK office and appoints Sales Manager   • Norwegian company Izomax opens first UK office in Aberdeen and appoints Lynne Lyon as Sales Manager • The appointment signifies regional investment by Izomax into the UKCS sector • Local office gives Aberdeen clients direct access to AOGV products and mock-up tests Izomax, a mechanical isolation specialist, has strategically invested in Aberdeen, with the opening of a n...

TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables, a Portfolio Company of BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure Business, Join Forces to Develop Renewable Natural Gas in the United States

TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables, a Portfolio Company of BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure Business, Join Forces to Develop Renewable Natural Gas in the United States   TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company, and Vanguard Renewables, a U.S. leader in farm-based organics-to-renewable natural gas production and a portfolio company of a fund managed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, have signed an agreement to create an equally owned joi...

Sullom Voe oil terminal facing industrial action in pay and recognition disputes

Sullom Voe oil terminal facing industrial action in pay and recognition disputes   Worley Services and Altrad workers unanimously back strike action Unite the union can confirm that its Worley Services and Altrad Services members are the latest group of oil and gas workers to demand a better deal on jobs, pay and conditions at the Sullom Voe terminal in the Shetland Islands. Unite can further reveal that its membership employed by Worley Services and Altrad Services both unanimo...

TECHNOWRAP: ICR Technology Making Its Mark in USA

TECHNOWRAP: ICR Technology Making Its Mark in USA By Phil Paterson, Business Development Director for ICR, Houston   The USA is a thriving market for ICR Group. In recent months we’ve doubled the size of our American business, and we have strengthened our team to help us capitalise on new opportunities in diverse market sectors. As a provider of specialist maintenance, integrity and inspection solutions, we have a range of unique products that provide significant benefits...

Energy Industries Council Appoints Five New Non-Executive Board Members

Energy Industries Council Appoints Five New Non-Executive Board Members New board members bring diverse expertise to drive global energy sector innovation and support through EIC's expansive network.   The Energy Industries Council (EIC), the world-leading energy trade association, has appointed five energy supply chain leaders to its Board of Directors. The new board members bring a wealth of diverse expertise, crucial for addressing the complex challenges facing the energy in...

Lifting equipment specialist continues winning ways

Lifting equipment specialist continues winning ways   An Aberdeen-based intelligent lifting equipment specialist has continued its winning ways by scooping another prestigious business award. At Friday night’s Northern Star Business Awards, Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) was crowned winner of the Customer First category, sponsored by ANM Group.  The announcement comes a year on from the company winning the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in in...

ONYX Insight strengthens global footprint with latest multi-year contracts in Europe and Latin America

ONYX Insight strengthens global footprint with latest multi-year contracts in Europe and Latin America   ONYX Insight has bolstered its global operations across Latin America, Spain and Portugal with several new deals, including two multi-year contracts, to deliver its predictive maintenance technology to wind farms in Spain and Brazil. The company currently monitors more than 1,500 turbines in Brazil, Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Costa Rica, using a combination of its fleetMONITOR Sa...

SABA takes academic delegation to West African Energy Summit

SABA takes academic delegation to West African Energy Summit   As the global energy landscape undergoes a transformative shift, developing regions such as West Africa offer substantial opportunity to international markets. With the forthcoming ‘West Africa Energy Summit’, organised by OGV Group, set to take place this September in Ghana, the spotlight is once again on the region's immense potential and the fantastic opportunities that it presents for businesses, partic...

ScotAI Launched to Transform Industrial Productivity, Secures Microsoft Alliance

ScotAI Launched to Transform Industrial Productivity, Secures Microsoft Alliance   “Last time you bought something, did you read the manual or just turn it on and give it a go?”.  This is the question posed by ScotAI Co-Founder Moray Melhuish.  And the answer of course won’t come as a surprise. The vast majority of people don’t.  On one hand, manuals tend to be boring, hard to understand, and counterintuitive, and on the other hand people are...

Strategy execution secured profitable growth for Semco Maritime in 2023

Strategy execution secured profitable growth for Semco Maritime in 2023   The positive trajectory continued in 2023 as Semco Maritime accelerated growth, lifted profitability and boosted its order book, with strong contributions from both business areas delivering very satisfactory operational and financial performances exceeding the expectations for the year. Semco Maritime grew revenue by 47% to DKK 5 billion and lifted earnings by 51% to DKK 305 million for a profit margin of 6%...

CRC Evans bolsters senior team with new head of group treasury

CRC Evans bolsters senior team with new head of group treasury    CRC Evans, a leading provider of coating and welding services, has appointed Justin Shaw as head of group treasury. Justin has extensive experience spanning 25 years in the financial management sector, focused on banking services, treasury, and corporate finance roles at a senior level within various commercial and highly regulated industries. He joins CRC Evans after 11-years at Australia-based ElectraNet, a k...

Management buyout starts new chapter for Crondall Energy

Management buyout starts new chapter for Crondall Energy   A management buyout at Crondall Energy has seen a large proportion of members of its team take an ownership stake in the independent offshore energy consultancy. Founded in 2001, Crondall Energy provides strategic, commercial and technical services for offshore energy projects in the UK and around the world, specialising in floating and subsea facilities. The business has a 55-strong workforce based in Southampton, Aberdeen...
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