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  • EMEC hails MPs appeal to UK government for tidal power boost

    1 April 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business Developments & Projects, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Technology, Vision

    The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has welcomed the MPs urge to UK government to seize tidal power potential.

  • UK: Maersk Training Appoints New Head of Training and Education

    5 December 2013
    Human Capital

    Maersk Training has announcement today the appointment of David Bowyer as new Head of Training and Education. David joins the senior management team to oversee all aspects of training, following recent growth in the number of delegates attending their courses. David Bowyer has a wealth of experience in the education industry and was previously the […]

  • UK: CWind Recognised for Vessel Performance on London Array OWF

    2 April 2013

    CWind announced that CWind Alliance, a CTruk 20T workboat, has been recognised by Siemens for its outstanding vessel performance on London Array Offshore Wind Farm. The Alliance was the first CWind vessel deployed on London Array Offshore Wind Farm 17 months ago and has completed more than 6000 hours of service there. Chris Randle Senior […]

  • UK: Unique Maritime Group Announces Two New Projects

    31 January 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    Unique Maritime Group, one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, today announced two key projects, involving buoyancy systems provided by Seaflex Ltd.  World’s Largest Offshore Windfarm The London Array is an offshore wind farm under construction in the outer Thames Estuary in the United Kingdom. With 1,000 megawatt (MW) capacity, […]

  • RenewableUK: UK Offshore Wind Close to 50% Domestic Content Mark

    8 September 2017
    Business & Finance

    A new report delivered by RenewableUK has revealed that a high number of UK companies are involved in the development, construction and operation of offshore wind farms in Britain.

  • UK partnership paves way for future renewable energy workforce

    20 June 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy

    EDF Renewables UK, DP Energy and Pembrokeshire College have joined forces to deliver a course set to prepare Welsh students for future jobs in the renewable energy sector. Destination Renewables will educate students about renewable energy technologies,​ including wave, tidal, solar, and offshore and onshore wind energy, as well as associated project development processes. The […]

  • Subsea 7 Vice President Joins Oil & Gas UK Board

    24 August 2017
    Business & Finance

    Subsea 7’s vice president North Sea & Canada, Phil Simons, has been appointed to Oil & Gas UK’s board. Simons began his career in 1992 as an engineer for pipeline installation contactors and operators, European Marine Contactors, where he later became a senior project manager. In 2004 he joined Subsea 7 in Aberdeen as a […]

  • Review of Opportunities and Barriers of UK’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain Launched

    13 November 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development

    In yesterday’s speech by the Secretary of State Ed Davey MP at the Renewable UK event, there was an announcement regarding the findings of the “Chinn Review” led by the Siemens energy businesses in the UK.  In July, Energy Minister Michael Fallon MP announced a review of the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, saying “overall UK content in our […]

  • UK North Sea: Chimera well comes up dry for Cairn

    17 October 2019
    Exploration & Production

    Cairn Energy has completed drilling of wildcat well 03/17a-3, known as Chimera, but failed to find hydrocarbons. 

  • UK Parliament Debate: Offshore Wind – Industry of Opportunities or ‘Subsidy Junkies’?

    6 January 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Technology

    UK Ministers of Parliament debated the effect of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation process on offshore wind developments in one of five Westminster Hall debates this morning (January 6). The majority of MPs have stressed the industry’s positive overall impact on employment, local and national economy and energy mix as a major reason to support offshore wind energy. On […]

  • UK: Eight Foreign Ships under Detention during March 2013

    15 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    Latest monthly figures show that there were four new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in UK ports during March 2013 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during March 2013 after failing Port State Control (PSC) […]

  • Dron & Dickson to Maintain Nexen’s North Sea Platforms (UK)

    9 January 2013

    Dron & Dickson, specialists in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous area electrical equipment, has secured a multi-million pound contract with Nexen Petroleum UK Limited. The five-year project will see Dron & Dickson carry out electrical maintenance on Nexen’s Buzzard and Scott offshore platforms in the UK North Sea. Dron & Dickson will provide a […]

  • UK Offshore Wind Power Generation Up 68 Pct in 2011

    27 July 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Government figures released yesterday in the annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics show that electricity production from renewable energy sources in 2011 was up by 33% on the previous year and accounted for 9.4% of all electricity generated in the year. This increase has predominately been driven by increases in electricity generation from both onshore […]

  • Australia joins UK-led alliance to protect global ocean

    22 February 2021
    Authorities & Government, Collaboration, Environment, Outlook & Strategy, Vision

    Australia has become the latest member of the Global Ocean Alliance, a 39-country strong initiative calling for at least 30 per cent of the world’s oceans to be protected as marine protected areas (MPAs) by 2030.

  • Breagh Development: RWE Dea Awards Pipelay Contract to Allseas (UK)

    26 November 2010
    Business & Finance

    RWE Dea UK announced today that the contract for the engineering, installation and pre-commissioning of the offshore pipeline, and associated fibre optic cable, for the Breagh Development has been awarded to Allseas Construction Contractors SA (“Allseas”). Allseas will perform the required detailed design engineering and will lay the approximately 100 km of 20” export line, […]

  • UK: Marine Designs Completes First Floating Jetty Project

    3 August 2011
    Business & Finance

    The first ever floating jetty project on Lake Windermere has been completed by Marine Designs Ltd, part of the A&P Group. Marine Designs Ltd, based in Falmouth, Cornwall, designs and builds heavy-duty pontoon systems, many of which are used in the offshore wind renewable sector. The company designed and installed Brockhole Jetty, on the shores […]

  • UK: IMO – Polar Code Guidelines and Standards Under Construction

    22 February 2012
    Business & Finance, Rules & Regulation

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing a mandatory Polar Code in order to set standards for ship construction and operation in polar waters, according to INTERTANKO’s Technical Director, Dragos Rauta, who was at IMO this week. The Polar Code will be based on an existing set of IMO Guidelines, however, developing statutory language for […]

  • UK’s Rolls-Royce to Power World’s Largest Construction Vessel

    19 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has delivered 13 large azimuth thrusters to the world’s largest construction vessel, currently being built at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, South Korea for Swiss ship owner and operator Allseas Group. The contract is worth around £18 million and is the largest ever Rolls-Royce thruster order for a single […]

  • UK: Marine Designs to Participate in Seawork Commercial Marine Exhibition

    21 May 2012

    The Marine Designs team will be at the Seawork Commercial Marine Exhibition and Forum from the 22nd – 24th May 2012 at stand no. A275.  Marine Designs designs, builds and installs customized pontoons access systems for the operators of offshore wind support vessels. So far it has completed 9 operation and maintenance pontoons for the offshore wind industry, working […]

  • UK Gives BP a Go-Ahead for Drilling Offshore Shetlands

    23 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry has given BP consent to drill the deepwater North Uist well, northwest of the Shetland Islands. The Department of Energy and Climate Change has subjected BP’s application, including the environmental impact and emergency response plans, to detailed and extensive scrutiny, and the Health and Safety Executive has undertaken a thorough examination […]

  • UK: Penspen Offers New Courses in Offshore Pipeline Legislation

    6 December 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    As Penspen’s scope of subsea services grows in London, its Offshore and Integrity practices have teamed up to offer a series of specialist courses in Offshore Pipeline Legislation. As engineers and consultants to the global oil and gas industry, Penspen’s strong subsea presence puts it in prime position to advise on offshore planning, hazard, health […]

  • UK: Offshore Renewables Business Powers Up with Investment Funding

    26 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Independent offshore renewables development business, Trident Energy, has secured an investment of £180,000 from the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF) as part of a total funding package worth more than half a million pounds. The LCIF is managed by green merchant bank Turquoise International and the investment will support the commercialisation of Trident Energy’s PowerPod […]

  • UK: MCT Welcomes ReGen South West Renewables Manifesto

    16 May 2013

    Siemens-ownded Marine Current Turbines has today welcomed the publication of ReGen South West’s Renewable Energy Manifesto, and in particular supports the organisation’s call for a clear and consistent regulatory framework to encourage the further growth of the renewables sector, and the Government’s continued support for marine energy. MCT/Siemens new test and assembly facility in Bristol, […]

  • UK: Infield Systems Introduces Subsea Market Report to 2016

    10 February 2012
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Infield Systems has just released its latest edition of the Global Perspectives Subsea Market Report To 2016. The eighth edition of this ground breaking report is devoted to the global subsea market and provides a comprehensive analysis of its many facets. Information is presented in such a way as to highlight the differing market dynamics, […]

  • Premier Oil Assigns Jee for Balmoral Field Decommissioning (UK)

    6 July 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

      Decommissioning can be a daunting business. There are miles of old pipeline and out-of-date assets. Information is scattered across multiple companies and contractors. Just knowing where to begin and how much it will cost is a project in itself. To get a clear picture of their decommissioning options and costs of the Balmoral field […]