Blog: RUK H&S Conference (29th January)
Celebrating its 10th year, the industry’s premier health and safety event will gather over 400 industry H&S professionals in Birmingham on 29th January 2014. EMEC’s Operations Director Stuart Baird and Operations Manager Graham Bleakley will be attending the event. If you’d like to set up a meeting, please email info@emec.co.uk with details. Conference programme Stuart Read More »
Blog: EMEC welcomes Ocean Energy Forum announcement
EMEC welcomes the announcement from Ocean Energy Europe that the EU will be setting up a new Ocean Energy Forum to develop solutions to progress the development of marine renewables in Europe. The forum will bring ministers, regional directors and industry CEOs from across Europe together to share understanding of the problems facing the industry, Read More »
Blog: Introducing our new Administration Officer
We would like to welcome Andrina Wick who has recently joined the EMEC team. Taking on the post of Administration Officer, Andrina is taking over the reins from Danielle Moodie who has commenced a new role at EMEC. Andrina will provide a ‘front of house’ service to visitors, and key administrative services to the organisation. Read More »
Blog: Events calendar 2014
Happy New Year everyone. 2014 is already gearing up to be a busy year, and we’ve just updated our online events calendar to inform you of the conferences and events we’ll be attending, speaking at and exhibiting at in 2014. This will be updated regularly throughout the year so please check back for updates. Closer Read More »
Blog: A year of celebrations
2013 marked EMEC’s 10th birthday and what a year it has been with our wave and tidal test sites busier than ever. At Billia Croo in February, we recorded a wave of over 19 metres: the highest wave since we began monitoring sea conditions back in 2003. We welcomed Pelamis Wave Power back as a Read More »
Blog: EMEC support local swimming club
EMEC would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the Stromness Amateur Swimming Club’s 53rd Annual Club Championships last week. The event, sponsored by EMEC, saw fifty eight swimmers take part in what was an excellent weekend’s competition, with lots of personal bests for the participants, some exciting finishes, one new Stromness age group record Read More »
Blog: Introducing our new QHSE Manager
We’d like to introduce you to Lesley Howard who has recently taken up the role of QHSE Manager at EMEC. This newly created role has been introduced to manage EMECs Integrated Management System and assist the organisation in maintaining compliance with ISO 17025, EMEC’s accreditation with UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service). Lesley will be working Read More »
Blog: EMEC welcomes new Commercial Director
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Oliver Wragg, EMEC’s newly appointed Commercial Director. In this role Oliver will provide a business development regime that establishes a firm commercial approach; liaises with developers, funders, and partners; and participates in new initiatives driving growth and revenue for EMEC. “What EMEC has achieved over the past Read More »
Blog: Head of Scottish Enterprise impressed with EMEC progress
During a recent trip to Orkney, the Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise, Dr Lena Wilson, was highly impressed by the achievements that have been made over the last decade in the marine renewables sector. She reflects on her visit below: “As Scotland’s economic development agencies, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise have long recognised Read More »
Blog: EMEC attending OceanEnergy Europe 2013 (29-30 Oct, Edinburgh)
A team from EMEC will be attending the European Ocean Energy Association’s Ocean Energy Europe 2013 conference taking place in Edinburgh on 29th & 30th October 2013. Sponsored by Scottish Development International (SDI), this is the first time the conference has been held outside Brussels and will provide a platform for the industry, politicians and Read More »
