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  • UK: Osiris Projects Announces New Apprentice Scheme

    25 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Following on from the launch of the Career Development Academy, Osiris Projects today announces their new apprentice scheme. Targeting college leavers with A-Level mathematics, physics, geography, IT, geology, or similar, the scheme aims to attract those interested in a career in hydrographic surveying or marine geophysics. Personal mentoring and professional training will be provided with […]

  • OceanServer Announces Launch of New Technologies at UDT (UK)

    6 June 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    OceanServer Technology, Inc. will be launching several new technologies at the Undersea Defense Technology conference held at the London ExCel Centre June 7th-9th. OceanServer has recently introduced an integrated Marine Sonic HDS Sidescan Sonar in the 600/1200 (kHz) range, which will be supported on most EP35 and EP42 AUV models. This new Sonar option will […]

  • UK: GSK to Generate Power from Tidal Turbines

    15 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

      Glaxosmithkline (GSK) has submitted its application to the Scottish Government for a marine generation license to generate power from 15 tidal turbines placed either side of the South Esk bridge. This is another step the company made upon pursuing efforts towards generating its own marine energy for its local factory as part of its […]

  • UK: Atlantic Array OWF Application Accepted for Examination

    12 July 2013

    The Planning Inspectorate has announced that the application from Channel Energy Ltd for the proposed Atlantic Array offshore wind farm has been accepted, by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, for examination. The application for the proposed offshore wind farm was submitted on 14 June 2013 and the decision to accept the […]

  • UK Ups CfD Budget by GBP 25 Mln

    28 January 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The auctions, which will start on 29 January, will see only the most competitive projects receive contracts – helping to drive down the cost of renewables support. Projects are set to compete for £325 million in support from new Contracts for Difference (CFD) – an increase of £25 million from the budget published in October. […]

  • UK: BG’s CEO Joins Rolls-Royce Board

    10 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announces that Sir Frank Chapman has today joined the Board as a non-executive Director. Sir Frank is the Chief Executive of BG Group and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Sir Simon Robertson, Rolls-Royce Chairman, said: “I am delighted to welcome Sir Frank Chapman onto the Board […]

  • UK: Wood Group Restructures its Engineering Division

    7 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    Wood Group​, the international energy services company, is focusing on growing its world-leading engineering, production facilities support and gas turbine services businesses following the acquisition of PSN and the disposal of its Well Support division. To facilitate engineering growth, the Engineering division is being restructured into two market-facing groups: Subsea/Pipeline/Riser & Integrity Management and Process […]

  • Offshore Renewables Could Benefit Sea Species (UK)

    21 November 2012
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Offshore renewables projects would not affect marine wildlife negatively and can even benefit some sea species, Martin Attrill, director of Plymouth University Marine Institute and Friends of the Earth says in his new report. In the study, Mr. Attrill has taken into account the biodiversity impact of offshore energy projects, including offshore wind, wave and […]

  • UK: Port of Southampton Development Project Moves Ahead

    24 February 2011

    Associated British Ports (ABP) has received consent from the Marine Management Organisation for the construction of a new quay wall at … (abports) [mappress] Source: abports, February 24, 2011;

  • UK: Port of Ardersier Development Plan Includes Dredging

    31 January 2014
    Business & Finance

    The Highland Council has today granted planning permission in principle to Port of Ardersier Ltd to establish an off-shore renewables port facility at the former McDermott Fabrication Yard at Whiteness Head to the west of Nairn. The site, which extends to over 3km2 of ground reclaimed from the foreshore in the 1970s for the fabrication […]

  • Goodchild Marine: Another Successful SeaWork Exhibition (UK)

    17 July 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The annual SeaWork exhibition in Southampton always puts a deadline on the yard to complete the latest boat. This year was no exception and Estuary Elite was delivered to Ramsgate on time a couple of weeks before the show. “This year we had 3 boats at the show – Estuary Elite, our latest ORC 17 […]

  • UK: Boskalis Wins Port of Southampton Dredging Contract

    29 January 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology, Vessels

    Associated British Ports (ABP) has recently awarded Boskalis Westminster the contract to widen and deepen a critical part of the access channel to the container terminal operated by DP World Southampton. This follows the announcement in December 2012 that the Marine Management Organisation had issued the necessary consents to undertake the works. The removal of […]

  • UK: Holland Haven Beaches Receive New Sand

    4 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Hundreds of people are descending on Holland Haven to witness a major £36 million coastal defense scheme get underway. Twice a day on the high tide a shallow draft dredging vessel is pumping hundreds of cubic meters of sand and gravel onto the existing beaches. The material is being is being brought in from a […]

  • Svanen Completes Monopile Installation for Walney 2 (UK)

    29 July 2011

    On Saturday 9 April 2011, the first monopile for Walney 2 was installed, and less than three months later all 51 monopiles have been installed. On Sunday 2 July 2011 the last of the 51 monopiles for Walney 2 was successfully driven into the sea bed, and thus the basic foundation for the 51 turbines […]

  • Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm Gets Visitor (UK)

    3 October 2011

      There was some excitement yesterday in Wells-next-the-Sea, as John Craven and the team from BBC’s Countryfile arrived for a planned visit to the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. Arriving at the Scira offices at 5.30am in the morning for a safety induction, John and his film crew then departed from the Outer Harbour on […]

  • Awilco to challenge tribunal decision over UK tax bill

    23 July 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

    Awilco Drilling has lost an appeal over a £6.8 million tax bill, arising from the termination of a drilling contract for one of its rigs.

  • Subsea UK Elects Three New Members to Its Board

    18 December 2013
    Business & Finance

    Subsea UK has unveiled its new Board following a members’ ballot at the industry body’s annual general meeting. The appointments cap a successful year for the organisation, which saw membership rise to over a record-breaking 290 companies, representing around 90% of the whole industry. All board members were required to stand for re-election. Three new […]

  • UK: Local Companies Promote Humber Opportunities at Danish Event

    24 April 2012

    According to Bdaily, four UK companies along with Humber Local Enterprise Partnership held a meeting with Danish offshore wind companies at EWEA 2012 exhibition. ABP, AbleUK, Danbrit Shipping and Wind Power Support presented the growth of the Operations & Maintenance Centre at Grimsby, as well as the Green Port Hull proposals and the Able Marine […]

  • Subsea UK Highlights Subsea Companies’ Role in Offshore Wind

    22 September 2017
    Research & Development

    Subsea UK has highlighted the opportunity for subsea companies to step-up and play their part in helping to meet the world’s renewable energy targets at an event in Aberdeen on Wednesday. Chaired by Neil Gordon, chief executive of Subsea UK, the event welcomed speakers from SIEM Offshore Contractors, Ecosse Subsea Systems, DeepOcean, Highlands and Islands […]

  • Subsea 7 bags three-year extension offshore UK

    26 November 2018
    Business & Finance

    Subsea 7 has been awarded a sizeable three-year extension of an existing Diving Support Vessel initiative (DSVi) frame agreement offshore the UK. 

  • UK: Sea Marshals Gains ISO Approval in Record Month

    2 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Private Maritime Security expert Sea Marshals has gained ISO9001:2008 approval in a month which saw the company protect a record number of vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden – up 22% on the previous month. To cope with this increasing demand the company has hired 20 additional qualified ex-military British security operatives this month and […]

  • UK: Tentec Announces ECITB Certified Bolt Training Courses

    12 April 2012

    Ever mindful of the importance of the correct, efficient and safe use of its bolt tensioning and tightening tools, Tentec announced the availability of Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) certified bolt training courses and qualifications for the Wind and Renewables industry. With the acquisition of the well-respected Aberdeen-based training company, Peak Performance, Tentec now […]

  • Government Needs to Increase Support for Wind, Says Hillier (UK)

    7 September 2011
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

       It has recently been reported that planning permissions which result in approvals for wind farms have dropped 50%. Meg Hillier is Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and has responded to the report stating: “The poor success rate in wind farms receiving planning permission is disappointing.” “It highlights the need for […]

  • Dover Port’s Development Plan Widely Welcomed (UK)

    25 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    Proposals from Dover Harbour Board to develop a new multi-million pound cargo terminal have been widely welcomed by local residents and businesses in the town, signing up to the shared vision. Dover Western Docks Revival would see the redevelopment of the Western Docks and creation of more than 600 quality jobs involved in the handling […]

  • Wave Power Generator Gets James Dyson Award (UK)

    16 September 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    The UK winner of the James Dyson Award is Renewable Wave Power generator developed by Sam Etherington, Brunel University, writes BBC. It is a wave power generator that can harvest energy no matter which way the sea is running. Inspiration for this came from when Etherington was kite surfing off the west coast of Cumbria, […]