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Get ready for the ultimate NIMO & WISTA UK Event – a night of networking, inspiration, and celebration!
NIMO & WISTA UK Event
Get ready for the ultimate NIMO & WISTA UK Event – a night of networking, inspiration, and celebration!
Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore (NIMO) Receives £100,000 from the Department for Transport Maritime Cluster Development Fund
NI Maritime & Offshore (NIMO) and Norwegian Offshore Wind (NOW) cluster are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in support and development in the areas of offshore wind, energy storage and future fuels The signing ceremony, held on 29 October, during Invest Northern Ireland’s Cluster Acceleration Conference, marks a significant milestone in establishing this strategic partnership.
New partnership will strengthen offshore wind collaboration between Norway and Northern Ireland
NI Maritime & Offshore (NIMO) and Norwegian Offshore Wind (NOW) cluster are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in support and development in the areas of offshore wind, energy storage and future fuels The signing ceremony, held on 29 October, during Invest Northern Ireland’s Cluster Acceleration Conference, marks a significant milestone in establishing this strategic partnership.
Export Success for The Deluxe Group as they Secure £30 Million Contract for Cruise Ship Outfitting Project
Portadown-based The Deluxe Group, known for creating experiential interiors in the leisure and hospitality sectors, has secured a £30 million contract for cruise ship interior outfitting of a new vessel in Germany. Scheduled to set sail in the Far East in 2025, the state-of-the-art vessel promises an unparalleled immersive experience for its passengers, setting new […]
Maritime UK Awards
four NIMO members have made it as finalists for the Maritime UK Awards!
Launching NIMO
At midnight on April 11, 2024, Northern Ireland launched the Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore network (NIMO), backed by Invest NI. NIMO aims to boost job creation, regional balance, and carbon emission reduction in the maritime sector. Key members include Artemis Technologies and Belfast Harbour, signaling growth in the industry.
Simply Blue Group Diversifies into Sustainable Fuels Projects
Simply Blue Group, a leading global offshore wind project developer, is developing onshore renewable energy parks to power facilities capable of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The projects, in Canada, Ireland and Australia will process more than 1.5 million tonnes of sustainable biomass annually to produce over 300,000 tonnes of SAF each year. The company currently has a pipeline of fixed bottom (c. 4GW) and floating wind projects (c. 10GW) globally and has been recognized as a pioneer of floating offshore wind.
Harland & Wolff Statement on political developments
John Wood, Chief Executive Officer of Harland & Wolff, said: “As CEO of Harland & Wolff, I am heartened by the recent developments indicating a return to power sharing government in Northern Ireland. The decision taken by the DUP Executive and the ensuing discussions among our political parties give rise to an optimism that the Executive will be restored promptly, and crucially, on a long-term, sustainable basis.
Ridgeway secures deal with French offshore wind farm
Belfast-based Ridgeway, through its European distribution partners, has secured a contract with its first French client to use Kyowa Filter Units, known as Rockbags® in the UK and Europe. Saint Nazaire is a 480MW offshore wind farm being developed in the Loire-Atlantique region of France and it is owned by EDF Renewables and EIH S.à r.l. (Enbridge Inc. et CPP Investments). It will deploy the sustainable Rockbags® for protecting and stabilising sections of the cable.