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  • UK: Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm Plans Altered

    7 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    The planed project in the Aberdeen Bay could give a blow to Trump’s anti-wind intentions due to the fact that the development companies have announced great interest of manufacturers in the project, reports Business Green news portal. Namely, Vattenfall, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) and Technip confirmed they have signed Memoranda of Understanding with six […]

  • Teesside Wind Farm Construction Bothers Locals (UK)

    9 February 2012

    Shortly after the construction work commenced on EDF Energy’s Teesside Wind Farm, they faced a problem. Constant banging of the hydraulic hammer that is driving monopiles into the seabed is bothering locals, reports Gazette Live. Some of residents said that the banging sound could be heard in their homes and even in the town centre. […]

  • Crazy Ideas for Offshore Wind Turbine Access (UK)

    20 September 2011
    Research & Development

    Any competition that has winners will inevitably have losers too. So as the Carbon Trust​ yesterday revealed 13 new concepts that it… By Jessica Shankleman (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, September 20, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Farm Consultation Comes to Mablethorpe (UK)

    15 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    THE fate of a controversial proposal to build the world’s biggest offshore wind farm at Triton Knoll, 20 miles off Mablethorpe’s coast … [mappress mapid=”3997″] Source: louthleader, June 15, 2011;

  • Salmond hails SeaEnergy Renewables new venture (UK)

    8 July 2010
    Technology

    Aberdeen-based firm signs co-operation agreement with major Chinese manufacturer. First Minister Alex Salmond today welcomed a strategic co-operation agreement signed between SeaEnergy Renewables and Nantong COSCO Ship Steel Structure Company (NCSC) to develop and market steel structures for the offshore wind industry. The agreement – the first of its kind between a Scottish firm and […]

  • Salmond hails SeaEnergy Renewables new venture (UK)

    8 July 2010
    Technology

    Aberdeen-based firm signs co-operation agreement with major Chinese manufacturer. First Minister Alex Salmond today welcomed a strategic co-operation agreement signed between SeaEnergy Renewables and Nantong COSCO Ship Steel Structure Company (NCSC) to develop and market steel structures for the offshore wind industry. The agreement – the first of its kind between a Scottish firm and […]

  • Saab Seaeye Makes Key Management Promotions (UK)

    20 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    Two key promotions to the management team at Saab Seaeye come as the world leader in underwater vehicles significantly expands its engineering and its customer support capabilities. Newly promoted to Engineering Manager is Terry Wood, with Chris Henderson promoted to Customer Support Manager. Terry Wood heads a major expansion of Saab Seaeye’s engineering resources that […]

  • Chris Huhne talks about offshore wind future in UK

    24 September 2010
    Authorities & Government

    On the day that the UK has officially launched the world’s biggest offshore wind farm at Thanet, off the Kent coast, Chris Huhne, the energy… By Kiran Stacey (blogs.ft) [mappress] Source: blogs.ft, September 24, 2010;

  • TechConsult UK Catches Opportunities in Evolving Offshore Wind Market

    9 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    TechConsult UK sees growth in the energy market as a great field of new opportunities for workers, many of whose skills can be transferred to various sectors, reported the GazetteLive. The company is working with Energi Coast to identify the opportunities, and is interested in developments off the Moray Firth in Scotland, Hornsea in east […]

  • CECA: UK Govt Will Drive Renewables Sector Off Cliff

    19 February 2016

    The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) today said that unless the Government adopts a sea-change in its approach to the renewables sector, the industry will “fall off a cliff”, costing jobs and growth, particularly in Scotland. In its response to the Scottish Affairs Committee’s inquiry into renewable energy, CECA said that the UK Government’s current […]

  • UK: Aberdeen Harbour Awards Port Improvement Contract

    18 July 2012

    Aberdeen Harbour Board has awarded a £5.2m contract involving major improvements to the port entrance and for widening and deepening the navigation channel. Harbour Board chief executive, Colin Parker said: “As the centre of activity for the energy industry’s marine operations in North-west Europe, the importance of targeted investment and development has been a top […]

  • UK: Global Partners Announced for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon

    1 July 2013

    Leading global companies Costain, Atkins, and Van Oord have reached agreements to partner with Tidal Lagoon Power Limited to design, build and deliver the world’s first tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay, Wales as the company prepares for formal consultation due to begin on Thursday 4 July. Costain is one of the UK’s leading Tier One […]

  • UK: Final Turbine Installed at Lincs Offshore Wind Farm

    3 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    The team behind the Lincs Offshore Wind Farm are celebrating the successful installation of the project’s final turbine. The 75th turbine was lifted into place on Sunday 31st March and marks a major milestone in the development of the 270MW project, which will be capable of producing enough energy to meet the annual power needs […]

  • UK joins hands with China for next-gen ORE technologies

    7 September 2017
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    UK and Chinese researchers are set to collaborate on five projects to develop the next generation offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies.

  • ETI Takes Part in Renewable UK Wave and Tidal Conference

    12 March 2012

    The ETI will be exhibiting and speaking at the Renewable UK Wave and Tidal Conference at the EICC in Edinburgh on 15 March. Deputy Chief Engineer Richard Knight will be speaking in the Panel Debate on New Wave Design Chaired by broadcaster Stephen Sackur at 12.15pm in the Sidlaw Auditorium. The ETI will be on […]

  • UK: Lloyd’s Register Completes Study on Newbuilding Demand

    3 September 2012

    After 12 months of research and analysis, Lloyd’s Register has concluded its 2011-12 study on LNG bunkering and newbuilding demand for deep-sea shipping. Outside of the niche markets, the study finds that the establishment of LNG bunkering infrastructure capable of supporting most of the world’s consumers will be highly sensitive to the price of LNG […]

  • A&P Falmouth Yard to Overhaul HMS Echo, UK

    9 October 2012

    Plymouth-based HMS Echo has just completed a 19-month deployment in the Far East. David Daniel A&P Falmouth Commercial Director: “We are very familiar with HMS Echo, having carried out her previous refit five years ago and it’s great to have her back. We will carry out survey and maintenance works and upgrade of ship systems […]

  • UK: Pendennis Completes Winter Refit of Heavenly Daze

    2 May 2012

    Pendennis, one of leading superyacht builders on the global market, announced Tuesday that the 1972 Feadship Heavenly Daze recently left Falmouth having completed her 6 month winter refit. The refitting was primarily focused on interior restyle carried out by Wetzel Brown, a Dutch design company. Apart from the interior makeover the overhaul included a RINA […]

  • UK blocks sanctions against suspected Somali pirates

    10 August 2010

    Legal problems are still hindering the effort to deal with Somali pirates. It’s emerged that the British government is blocking a move at the UN to take action against two suspected pirate organisers. This is despite tough British language condemning pirates and the paying of ransom, and its contribution of warships to the anti-pirate operation […]

  • UK: Valiant Extends Offer Deadline for Sagex Acquisition

    3 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      Following its announcement on 27 May 2011 regarding the offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Sagex Petroleum ASA (“Sagex” or the “Company”) (the “Offer”), Valiant Petroleum plc (“Valiant”) has extended the Offer until 17:30 (CET) on 10 June 2011. All other conditions of the Offer remain unchanged. […]

  • UK: Zodiac Launches New N-ZO Range

    26 September 2011

    Zodiac® launches its new N-ZO range. N-ZO™ is the result of an innovation-based approach combined with the purity of a style drawn by one of the most prestigious Italian designers Vittorio Garroni. Offering a combination of comfort, looks and ease of use, the N-ZO™’s versatility will allow you to enjoy all boating activities (skiing, diving, […]

  • AES sells Jordan, UK assets to focus on LNG

    23 April 2019

    The US energy company AES Corporation, has entered into agreements to sell its interests in six power plants in Jordan and the United Kingdom for total proceeds of $211 million, as it shifts focus to LNG.

  • Babcock Lands Ropes and Technical Services Contract (UK)

    13 March 2012

    Babcock has been awarded a three year contract to supply High Modulus PolyEthylene (HMPE) Rope and Technical Services to all classes of Royal Navy surface ships. Under the contract, Babcock will provide services including management activities, new manufacture, engineering support, post-design services, technical support and training, relating to an all-embracing range of usage and applications […]

  • UK: Liverpool Wins Port Authority of the Year Award

    19 October 2012

    The Port of Liverpool was  awarded Port Authority of the Year at the global Containerisation International Awards held in central London. The Port beat highly commended entries from other global ports including Los Angeles, Antwerp and Charleston. The Port of Liverpool’s Managing Director Gary Hodgson said: “We are delighted to receive this award, and see […]

  • UK: Steam Dredger SND No 4 Runs Again

    15 October 2012

    Dredger SND No 4 is back in full working order again. This vessel was brought back to life thanks to a £43,300 Heritage Lottery Fund grant, BBC News Online reports. SND No 4 steam dredger was built in 1925 for the Sharpness New Docks company by the De Klop shipyard at Sliedrecht in Holland. SND […]