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  • Asda Introduces Volvo Dual-Fuel Tractor Units (UK)

    6 December 2013

    Asda Logistics Services (ALS) hsaid it has introduced 50 dual-fuel Volvo FM tractor units at its newly opened distribution centre at, Asda Avonmouth, Bristol. The new dual-fuel vehicles are the latest development in Asda Logistics Service’s transport sustainability strategy following the ‘fewer, cheaper miles’ policy to complement the ‘greenest’ depot in the Asda estatem the […]

  • Underwater Centre Records Increase in Requests for Diving Courses (UK)

    14 October 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

      Following an increase in offshore projects, The Underwater Centre has seen an increase in requests from the oil and gas and renewables sectors to understand more about the diving and ROV professions. The Underwater Centre in Fort William has delivered training to companies who will now be hiring diving contractors as part of their […]

  • UK: Parrett and Tone Rivers Dredging Progressing on Slow Pace

    4 June 2014
    Project & Tenders

    Due to the slow progress of Parrett and Tone Rivers dredging in Somerset, the Environment Agency decided to increase the number of teams working on the projects. As Farmers Weekly reports, local farmers are not satisfied with the 10% work, of the planned 8km, done until today. According to spokesman Paul Gainey two teams are […]

  • TAG Energy Solutions Starts Works on New Facility (UK)

    2 December 2010

    A WIND turbine production facility, expected to bring 400 jobs to the Tees Valley, could be up and running by the spring, it emerged…   By Owen McAteer (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, December 02, 2010

  • UK: ABPmer Delivers River Hamble Maintenance Dredge Plan

    8 September 2011

    ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd has prepared a Maintenance Dredge Plan on behalf of the River Hamble Harbour Authority (RHHA), in association with marina and boatyard owners on the river. The aim of the Plan was to collate information to assist both operators and regulators seeking, or giving approval, for maintenance dredging activities close to […]

  • UK: Caley Showcases Oceanographic Handling Systems at Oceanology 2012

    9 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Marine handling systems specialist, Caley Ocean Systems is presenting the oceanographic handling expertise being deployed on the new oceanographic research vessel for the Geological Survey of India (GSI), and the Woods Holes Oceanographic Institution’s (WHOI) new R/V Atlantis research vessel, to handle the refitted Alvin deep submerge vehicle, on stand S320 at Oceanology 2012. Glasgow-based, […]

  • Offshore Renewable Energy Rose 75 pct in 2010 (UK)

    4 April 2011
    Research & Development

    The generation of electricity through offshore renewables increased by nearly 75 per cent last year, government figures show.   By Mark Stephens (energysavingtrust) [mappress] Source: energysavingtrust, April 04, 2011

  • UK: Guidance for PMSCs Agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee

    25 May 2012
    Business & Finance

      Interim guidance to private maritime security companies (PMSCs) was agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), when it met at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 90th session from 16 to 25 May 2012. A special high-level segment of the MSC saw an intense debate, over the first day and a half of the […]

  • Vestas Wins Fund to Develop Wind Turbine Blades (UK)

    3 November 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    VESTAS has been awarded funds to develop massive offshore wind turbine blades in the latest round of the government’s Regional Growth Fund… By Ross Findon (iwcp) [mappress] Source: iwcp, November 03, 2011

  • J+S Presents Technical Paper on LPA at UDT (UK)

    30 June 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    J+S has recently presented a technical paper at Underwater Defence Technology (UDT), on the Low Profile Array (LPA), a 16mm diameter passive acoustic line array, that can be used to augment sensor capabilities of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV’s). The conference and combined exhibition, is held annually around Europe, with this year’s held at the Excel […]

  • EMU Acquires New Equipment to Expand Geotechnical Services (UK)

    22 December 2011

    EMU’s Geotechnical department has expanded its services and now boasts the latest, class leading, marine soil investigation equipment. This includes three and six metre variable frequency vibrocores, Datem Neptune 5000 heavyweight CPT, gravity and piston corers and a number of various sediment sampling grabs. EMU’s continued investment in equipment, as well as commitment to research […]

  • Energy Minister Edwing to Spell Out Plan for Dundee (UK)

    7 December 2011

    The head of city’s Labour group wrote to Energy Minister Edwing to ask him about Government’s plans for Dundee following the Gamesa’s plans to eliminate Dundee from the proposed EUR 150 million investment for the worldwide centre of its offshore business. Mr. Keenan wrote about the Dundee’s green energy hub advantages and disadvantages, supply chain […]

  • UK Prime Minister: Severn Barrage OK, but Not Feasible Now

    12 December 2012
    Authorities & Government

    The UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron said that Severn tidal barrage project and other projects like that are very interesting, with the Government always looking at them. However, such project is far away from being feasible at this time, Mr. Cameron told journalists at a lunch in Westminster,Western Morning News  reports.  “This project – I […]

  • Residents Oppose Giant Electricity Pylons in Waveney Valley (UK)

    24 October 2011

    National Grid officials were warned that they faced a fight on their hands if they continued down a route which could see giant electricity… BY Adam Gretton (edp24) [mappress] Source: edp24, October 24, 2011

  • Campaign to Protect Waveney Valley from Giant Pylons (UK)

    28 September 2011
    Storage

    A rallying call has been issued to protect the picturesque Waveney Valley from the threat of giant electricity pylons.   By Adam Gretton (edp24) [mappress] Source: edp24, September 28, 2011

  • Gaia-Wind welcomes Good Practice Wind Project (UK)

    23 September 2010
    Business & Finance

    A partnership aimed at the increased opportunity for and construction of both onshore and offshore wind developments has been launched. The… (sourcewire) [mappress] Source: sourcewire, September 23, 2010;

  • UK: Tidal Transit’s Vessel Completes Its Maiden Voyage

    13 September 2013

    Just after Tidal Transit’s third personnel transfer vessel sailed from a shipyard in Cartagena, Spain to Grimsby, it made its maiden voyage this week, writes the Lincolnshire Echo. Namely, the Tia Elizabeth, under a contract with RES Offshore, had sailed from Grimsby with twelve technicians heading for maintenance work on Hornsea met mast, where they […]

  • Council Presents Plan for Kirkcaldy Sea Wall Upgrade (UK)

    10 February 2012

    Fife Council has unveiled palns for the Kirkcaldy sea wall upgrading, construction of a rock armour revetment and associated improvements to the existing beach accesses and viewpoints. The works include: – Detailed design of a coast protection scheme to extend the serviceable life of the existing sea wall, – Assessment of the marine climate, geomorphology […]

  • Marine Solar Cells to Harness Power of Waves and Sun (UK)

    5 January 2012

    Marine Solar Cells (MSC), a new solar panel design from Phil Pauley, boasts the ability to generate energy from both the sun and waves… By Carin Hall (energydigital) [mappress] Source: energydigital, January 05, 2012; Image: pauley-interactive

  • UK: Global Marine Group Establishes New Energy Division

    23 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    The Global Marine Group, comprised of the largest independent providers of submarine cable installation, maintenance and related engineering services worldwide reported today that it has legally incorporated its Energy business unit into a new company named Global Marine Systems Energy Ltd. The new energy business, Global Marine Systems Energy Ltd. will focus on the rapidly […]

  • UK: LNG Tanker Due at Grain Terminal Next Week

    7 October 2013
    Vessels

    The UK’s Grain LNG terminal will receive a cargo of liquefied natural gas from Trinidad next week, shipping data reveals. The cargo is being hauled by the 138,000 cbm Cadiz Knutsen, and it is due to arrive at the Grain LNG terminal on October 18. Grain LNG is the UK’s first modern LNG facility and […]

  • UK: A&P Refits Hydrographic Survey Ship HMS Echo

    9 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    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 […]

  • IPC Accepts Application for Galloper Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    20 December 2011
    Human Capital

    Suffolk could see thousands of jobs created by Galloper offshore wind farm. Yesterday, Independent Planning Commission (IPC) accepted the application from Galloper Wind Farm Ltd for the wind farm development off Surffolk coast. GWF submittedthe Development Consent Order (DCO) to the IPC in November 2011. The Offshore wind farm consists of up to 140 turbines […]

  • UK: Ensco Announces Q2 Revenues of USD 564 Million

    9 August 2011
    Business & Finance

    Ensco plc reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.59 for second quarter 2011, compared to $0.85 per share in second quarter 2010. There were no discontinued operations in second quarter 2011. Earnings from discontinued operations in second quarter 2010 were $0.04 per share that included an $18 million pre-tax gain from the […]

  • UK: Final Preparations for Planned Well Intervention on Elgin Platform

    11 May 2012
    Operations & Maintenance

    Final preparations for the planned well intervention on Elgin’s leaking G4 well are nearing completion. These have included the West Phoenix drilling rig positioning itself about 30 metres away from the Elgin complex ready to support the operation. Weather permitting, the well intervention should now start within a very few days. Before moving alongside Elgin, […]