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    DV Howells is unique.

For nearly fifty years we have lead the way in providing fast, effective solutions to a wide spectrum of hazards.

This expertise and the infrastructure necessary to sustain it are essential in delivering an unrivalled standard of service.
 
   
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  Angola - We are pleased advise...
Angola - We are pleased advise that Mr. Lee Grant has joined DV Howells Limited as Angola Team Leader is now on station.

 
  DV Howells Ltd 40 hour Marine Hazmat Course

 
  DV Howells Ltd - New Chemical Response Vehicles

 
  Katie Hannan
Katie Hannan - 15th February the "Katie Hannan" was successfully recovered off the rocks at Rathlin Island, then floated into the hold of the 'Terra Marique' this specialist vessel was sourced by DV Howells for this operation. The Terra Marique subsequently undertook the sea passage to Plymouth and off loaded the "Katie Hannan" on 20th February. The process to recover "Katie Hannan" has been long and complicated and thanks were extended to everyone involved in the recovery operation.

 
  DV Howells response personnel from the MPSC
DV Howells response personnel from the Perth base and the Marine Pollution Salvage Centre (MPSC), Milford Haven have been called to assist in the operation to the salvage the vessel "Katie Hannan" which stranded on rocks at Rathlin Island. The vessel got in to difficulty whilst involved in the rescue of three people whose boat was in danger, they, together with the crew of the "Katie Hannan" were safely taken ashore by the Rathlin Island Coastguard Crew.

DV Howells personnel from the Marine Pollution Salvage Centre (MPSC), Milford Haven are on standby to assist with the operation to salvage the RoRo vessel "Riverdance" which got in to difficulties in bad weather in the the Irish Sea on 31st January and subsequently gone aground off Blackpool. The vessel was on passage from Warren Point to Heysham, all crew and passengers were safely rescued.

 
  18th January
18th January - DV Howells response teams responded to a call from the Environment Agency to assist with the clean up of unidentified hazardous material of clear liquid in plastic bags washing up on beaches in the Pembrey and Rhossili area in West Wales.

 
  Our Responders in Training
The Emergency Response team at the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) are known throughout the industry for their high standards of chemical knowledge, communication skills and ability to give emergency response.

 
  AEA
Welcome to AEA group

 
  Portland Base Established
Portland Base Established - Following deployment of DV Howells Counter Pollution Response Units and shore side clean up resulting from the beaching of the stricken container vessel MSC Napoli in Lyme Bay in January 2007, a temporary facility was set up in Portland for rehabilitation, salvage and disposal of the containerised cargo. Subsequently DV Howells recognised the area warranted the setting up of a permanent response base in Portland for incident response and associated services linking to and backed by our existing 9 UK bases.

 
  Two Senior DV Howells (DVH) Consultants
Two Senior DV Howells (DVH) Consultants have joined the Turkish General Directorate of Coastal Safety on a short term secondment to provide Crisis Management coaching and support services.

DVH personnel have also provided Oil Spill training to IMO standards in support of the proactive step made by the Turkish Authorities to adopt and maintain the IMO standards as their minima.

 
  Angola
First consignment of oil produced by BP and Sonagol from Angola deepwater offshore block 18 using FPSO Greater Plutonio...

 
  MSC Napoli
DV Howells Limited Incident Response Division remobilised...

 
  MSC Napoli
Maritime Coastguard Agency mobilisation...

 
  MSC Napoli
DV Howells Limited, Industrial Services Division continue to play a major role in the shore-side salvage and clean up operations associated with the wreck...

 
  South Yorkshire Floods
DV Howells response units mobilised to assist South Yorkshire Emergency Fire and Rescue Services...
 
   
    DV Howells:
  • Was one of the first companies to achieve Level 3 accreditation, the UK Environmental Regulators highest standard.
  • Was the first company worldwide to achieve ISO9001 for oil spill response, accredited training and environmental consultancy.
  • Is an approved contractor in the UK to the Environment Agency, Ministry of Defence, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, private companies, major oil companies, the rail network, national utilities and port authorities.
  • Is an approved contractor to the International Maritime Organisation, overseas Governments and international corporations.
  • Has in-house specialist expertise capable of delivering a comprehensive range of services throughout the UK and overseas without having to outsource.
  • Private companies and government agencies choose DV Howells because they want experience on their side. They want specialist knowledge and proven performance. From incident response to operational support of the various transport infrastructures, DV Howells delivers a service that has stood the test of time.
     
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