Evie's Role at Steel River Quay Marks Fourth Generation to Work on Site
Posted on 22 April 2026
A young quay worker has become the fourth generation of her family to work on a site which continues to power Teesside’s industrial might.
Evie Duce, 20, is a Logistics Coordinator at Steel River Quay, South Bank, helping oversee major shipment movements as activity on the wider Teesworks site ramps up.
Mammoth monopile foundations for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm have been arriving at Steel River Quay to aid the development of what will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
And Evie has played a key role in ensuring they come ashore safely.
The 20-year-old joined Steel River Quay from Olefins 6 at SABIC, last year, and has hit the ground running.
She is also following in the footsteps of her dad, grandparents and great-grandparents.
Evie said: “I love the industry and I knew I wanted to be in this world – and be a part of something big.
“Every single day in the shipping industry, something is different. No two days are the same.”
Evie now lives in Eston but hails from Grangetown.
Her grandad, Kenny, was a machine operator on the Blast Furnace at Redcar Coke Ovens from 1979 to 1982, before going into steel erecting with British Steel.
Her father, Phil, was an industrial cleaner at the Concast plant while her nana Sylvia and great-nana Carol were cooks in Steel House, and her grandma, Vicky, and great-nana, Betty, were cleaners at the Sinter Plan and Redcar Blast Furnace through the 1980s.
“I’ve so much family who’ve been here – I can’t believe it,” said Evie.
“They ask me so many questions on how the site is doing and what’s happening – and I tell them all the good things going on.”
Located on the River Tees and backed by Teesworks, Steel River Quay is a purpose-built deep-water facility supporting offshore wind and wider renewable energy projects.
The 450-metre-long heavy lift facility was built using £114million loan support from the National Wealth Fund.
Steel River Quay was recognised as one of the UK’s leading port operators after securing the prestigious UK Ports Innovation Award 2026 last month.
Evie joined the firm in July and is growing in confidence with each passing day.
She is now taking on more qualifications and wants to continue in the industry.
“In the last two months, it’s really grown – and this is going to be our norm,” added Evie.
“The volumes we’re seeing now we expect to carry on for the next 18 months. It’s amazing – and keeps you busy. The size of everything in this industry is incredible.”
Ally Cameron, Managing Director at Steel River Quay, said: “Evie’s story captures exactly what Steel River Quay is about – combining Teesside’s proud industrial heritage with the opportunities of a modern, global renewable energy sector.
“To see a fourth-generation worker playing such a key role in projects of this scale is incredibly special. She represents the talent, dedication and ambition driving our growth, and we’re proud to have her as part of the team as activity across the quay continues to accelerate.”
Chris Musgrave OBE, Chairman of Teesworks, added: “Evie’s journey is a brilliant example of Teesside’s industrial legacy evolving into a new era.
“We’re creating opportunities on a global stage. It’s fantastic to see Steel River Quay growing and local people leading the way.”
