John Gow Presents at Marine Claims International
Marine Fire expert John Gow presented “fire fighting at sea” at the marine claims international conference in Dublin
Dr Hugh Martindale Presents at the Asia Power Forum
Dr Hugh Martindale presents “Subsea Power Cables in Offshore Wind and Interconnectors: Insurance Claims, Causes and Key Risk Issues” at the Asia Power Forum.
Enhancing Fire Investigation Expertise
As part of our commitment to continuous professional development, Hawkins recently hosted a comprehensive electrical training programme, led by Fire Expert Nick Carey and Electrical Engineer David Edwards. The training, delivered to our experts, covered two key courses: Electricity for Fire Investigation and Electrical Installations & Testing. These sessions covered a broad spectrum of topics – from the fundamentals of electricity to the operational principles of domestic wiring systems. Attendees engaged in hands-on exercises, including the installation of consumer units and the live testing of appliances to the point of failure. The training combined classroom-based theory with practical exercises, including: Live demonstrations of domestic appliances and wiring pushed to failure, offering insight into how electrical faults can lead to fire Installation of a mock domestic circuit, including consumer units, sockets, and lighting, to simulate real-world electrical layouts Analysis of arcing patterns, based on Nick Carey’s original research, highlighting subtle but crucial indicators often overlooked in investigations “I attended both the Electricity for Fire Investigation and Electrical Installations & Testing courses run by Nick and David,” said Adam Ashing, Mechanical Engineer at Hawkins. “They covered a range of topics, from the fundamentals of electricity, to the wiring diagrams and operational principles of common domestic devices. I found […]
Lucy Pinkard Presents at CILA
Fire and Explosions expert Lucy Pinkard presented “lithium-ion batteries: A forensic insight” at the CILA conference.
Hawkins Welcomes Acoustics Engineering Consultant Ben Gibbs
We are delighted to welcome Ben Gibbs to our London office as the newest member of our Acoustics & Vibration team.
From Glasgow to Edinburgh
Hawkins consultant Gary Hotchkiss and his wife ran from Glasgow to Edinburgh to raise money for Hospice at Home
Hawkins Welcomes Chemistry Expert Louisa Laing
We are pleased to welcome Louisa Laing to our London office as a valued addition to our team of chemistry experts. Louisa brings to Hawkins a strong background in materials science, chemistry and electro-optical physics.
Hawkins Marine Webinars
Join our Marine experts as they host a new series of webinars covering a range of topics – from the use of AI in forensic investigations, to the challenges of corrosion and spoilage in the maritime industry.
Neville Tranter Awarded Honorary Assistant Professorship
We are delighted to announce that Neville Tranter has been conferred the title of Honorary Assistant Professor in Engineering within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham.
RTA’s to Race Days
Hawkins RTA expert James Wade recently competed at Thruxton Circuit, where he took part in two races over the day.