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  • Manston Airport Gets New Radar (UK)

    7 January 2011
    Technology

    Manston Airport is to have a new multi-million pound radar system to ensure offshore wind turbines are not mistaken for aircraft.   by Trevor Sturgess (kentonline) [mappress] Source: kentonline, January 07, 2011

  • Bowtech Products to Exhibit at SUBSEA UK 2013

    6 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Bowtech Products Ltd, a global market leader in subsea vision systems, will be showcasing its new products at the SUBSEA 2013 Exhibition and Conference, on Stand B90, which is being held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) from the 6th to the 7th of February 2013. The new products being showcased will include: […]

  • SPEX Group Strengthens Management Team (UK)

    24 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    SPEX Group, an Aberdeen-headquartered provider of innovative technology solutions and services to the global oil and gas industry, has strengthened its management team with a round of key appointments. Sylvia Halkerston joins the SPEX board of directors, following a career spanning 35 years in human resource management in both the public and private sectors. The […]

  • Trelleborg Finalises Acquisition of Ambler Technologies (UK)

    9 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the U.K. company Ambler Technologies Ltd. The company develops and produces composite materials that create strictly specified buoyancy and insulation properties in applications used primarily in deep-sea environments. The acquisition provides Trelleborg with access to cutting-edge expertise […]

  • UK: Alstom Acquires Tidal Generation Limited

    2 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Pinsent Masons, an international law firm, has advised Alstom to acquire Bristol-based Tidal Generation Limited (TGL), equities.com reports. TGL is at the forefront in the design, development and manufacture of tidal stream turbines for the capture and conversion of tidal energy to electrical power. This acquisition will reinforce Alstom’s position in renewable energy and is […]

  • UK: Consense to Present at All-Energy 2012

    21 May 2012

    Ipswich based Consense, the UK’s leading provider of online community and stakeholder engagement services, has been invited to present at next week’s prestigious All Energy Exhibition and Conference. The event, which takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre from 23rd – 24th May, aims to showcase the latest renewable and sustainable energy technologies, whilst also […]

  • SPE London Announces Keynote Speakers (UK)

    17 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Society of Petroleum Engineers London Section (SPE London) announced that this year’s conference for oil & gas industry and City professionals will focus on: ‘Managing oil and gas portfolios in uncertain markets’. SPE London also confirmed that the keynote speakers include: Didier Holleaux, CEO, GDF Suez E&P; Mike Watts, Deputy Chief Executive, Cairn Energy; […]

  • UK: Hurricane Bags Ten Offshore Blocks

    10 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    Hurricane Exploration plc, an oil exploration company focused on hydrocarbon resources in fractured basement reservoirs, has been offered a Frontier Licence by the Department of Energy and Climate Change in the second tranche of offers in the 26th Seaward Licensing Round. The Licence covers ten offshore blocks -5/1, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/7, 5/8, […]

  • UK: GBP 300,000 for Marine Training Centre

    3 August 2012
    Human Capital

    Fishermen from the South West will now be able to access new marine training opportunities in the region. A £300,000 grant from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and European Fisheries Fund (EFF) has helped the Western Training Association to install a full ship’s bridge and radar simulator at its centre in Crownhill, Plymouth. The new […]

  • UK: GBP 300,000 for Marine Training Centre

    3 August 2012
    Human Capital

    Fishermen from the South West will now be able to access new marine training opportunities in the region. A £300,000 grant from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and European Fisheries Fund (EFF) has helped the Western Training Association to install a full ship’s bridge and radar simulator at its centre in Crownhill, Plymouth. The new […]

  • Land and Water: Dredging Journal Published (UK)

    14 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Claire Greenwood, a member of Land and Water Services’ senior management team has had a journal on spot dredging activity published by the institute of Civil Engineers. Claire’s paper ‘Preserving canals through innovating maintenance spot dredging’ goes on to describe how the innovative use of coastal dredging technology adapted for use on inland waterways can […]

  • A&P Falmouth Hosts Ministerial Visit (UK)

    10 April 2013

    The significant value of A&P Falmouth to the Cornwall economy and barriers to the port growth was the focus of a ministerial visit yesterday. Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable heard first hand the ambitions A&P Falmouth and partners have to secure the future prosperity of the […]

  • UK: Latchways PRD Wins Three Awards

    28 May 2012

    Latchways has recently launched their latest innovation in rescue safety – the Latchways Personal Rescue Device™ (PRD). In the event of a fall from height, the Personal Rescue Device—integrated into a full body harness – will not only arrest the fall, but lower the user safely to the ground in matter of seconds by the […]

  • UK is Good to Go for Offshore Wind Expansion

    24 March 2011
    Business & Finance

    The offshore wind industry continues to face many challenges especially with the economic and political situation facing both Europe and… (environmental-expert) [mappress] Source: environmental-expert, March 24, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Vessel Catches on Fire (UK)

    21 February 2011

    Firefighters spent over two hours putting out a fire on a ship.   (nwemail) [mappress] Source: nwemail , February 21, 2011

  • UK: ICE President Visits Wave Hub

    15 August 2012

    The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West hosted a visit from ICE President Richard Coackley in Cornwall on 6th and 7th August. The President’s trip included a visit to the Wave Hub Project, an offshore electrical infrastructure system off the North Coast of Cornwall. The aim of the facility is to support the development […]

  • UK: Ecosse Subsea Systems on Right Track

    3 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    Subsea technology company, Ecosse Subsea Systems Ltd, (ESS) has seen revenue in the last financial year more than double to £4.85 million and forecasts turnover in the current year will pass the £6.5 million mark. The Aberdeen-based specialist engineering firm will post pre-tax profit of £600,000 to March 2012, while the current financial year has […]

  • FoundOcean Receives Pile Grouting Contract (UK)

    12 June 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    FoundOcean has been awarded the contract by Graham Construction to pile grout the foundation for the world’s largest offshore wind turbine, developed by Samsung Heavy Industries, in Fife, Scotland. This will be the first 7MW turbine to be installed. Each blade measures over 80m, longer than the wingspan of an Airbus A380, making them the […]

  • UK: Navitus Bay to Hold Series of Consultation

    21 August 2013

    As Navitus Bay progresses though the planning application process, it will be holding a series of consultation events where people will be able to get involved and tell the team what they think. Members of the public will have a chance to talk to the Navitus Bay project team and submit their views on the […]

  • Red7Marine: Seavex Excavation Trial Completed (UK)

    18 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Red7Marine were recently contracted by Centrica to trial SeaVex Excavation equipment on certain areas of Lincs Wind farm, charetring and operating from the DP2 Loch Roag vessel. The project was to initially gauge what areas could be trenched to certain depths in extreme soil conditions ranging from 250 to 500kPa using a non-intrusive method as […]

  • UK: Seaspeed Undertakes WFSV Sea Trials

    15 May 2013

    Seaspeed Marine Consulting was recently commissioned to undertake instrumented full scale sea trials on board a fleet of fast catamaran wind-farm support vessels, covering both calm water and rough water performance monitoring. The vessels ranged in size from 18 to 24 metres in length, all with speeds up to approximately 30 knots. For the calm […]

  • Minister Hendry in Green Visit to Edinburgh (UK)

    22 February 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Minister of State Charles Hendry saw the positive effects of Government support for Scottish renewable energy projects during an official visit to Edinburgh today. He began his trip with a visit to Artemis Intelligent Power, an innovative green technology company based in the City. Artemis was one of the first recipients of a DECC grant […]

  • Westminster Prefers Offshore Wind Turbines (UK)

    22 September 2011

      PLANS for wind farms in East Yorkshire have been criticised by an MP whose has branded them “costly and largely useless”. Greg Knight, who represents the region in Westminster, said energy companies should be focusing their efforts on offshore facilities rather than trying to install turbines in the countryside. It was revealed last week […]

  • Tywyn (UK) Sea Defence Work Starts

    11 February 2010
    Project & Tenders

    The £6.4m Welsh Assembly Government-funded scheme is set to see the construction of a new rock breakwater above low tide level, rock groynes, and rock revetment to protect properties in the town. [mappress] Source: Cumbrian News, February 10, 2010;

  • UK: RES to Build Base at Grimsby Port

    2 September 2013

    The Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has acquired a site from Associated British Ports for its permanent base, reports the Grimsby Telegraph. RES is planning to build one-story building at the former fish dock off Humber Bridge Road for around 20 engineers, which could be quickly extended if needed. The construction is expected to be launched […]