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  • UK: Fast Drying Coat to Speed Up Offshore Wind Tower Production

    29 May 2013
    Human Capital

    International coatings manufacturer Hempel announced the launch of HEMPADUR 47300, a new NORSOK-approved epoxy mid-coat that can reduce drying times for offshore wind tower manufacturers by up to 25 per cent and help drive down production costs. Specially formulated for offshore wind towers, HEMPADUR 47300 is a new low-solvent epoxy mid-coat that offers vastly improved […]

  • Germany: Vattenfall Signs Contract for 80 Turbines for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm

    18 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Vattenfall and Siemens have signed a contract for the supply and installation of 80 wind turbines for the Sandbank offshore wind farm. Each of the turbines has a nominal capacity of 3.6 megawatts (MW). Construction of the Vattenfall Sandbank project, located 90 kilometres west of the island of Sylt, is expected in 2015. The signed […]

  • Governor Chris Christie signs Offshore Wind Economic Development Act (USA)

    8 October 2010
    Research & Development

    Governor Chris Christie recently signed the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act. One of the Act’s goals is to spur economic growth in New… (enviro) [mappress] Source: enviro,October 08, 2010;

  • UK: Gardline Protects Marine Life at Redcar Offshore Wind Farm Site

    1 May 2012
    Environment

    As the work at the Redcar offshore wind farm site is progressing, 17 of the 27 monopile foundations now installed, marine sciences company Gardline is making sure that the marine life is protected, writes Gazette Live. Before each piling, the Gardline conducts a search for marine mammals around the site and if there are no […]

  • Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and Gamesa to Develop Offshore Wind Turbine at Chesapeake (USA)

    1 February 2011

    A team of engineers from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and Spanish energy firm Gamesa has started work on a project to design and develop a… By Peter Frost (dailypress) [mappress] Source: dailypress, February 01, 2011

  • Fellows International wraps up UXO hunt at Taiwanese offshore wind farm

    5 May 2021
    Project & Tenders

    The UK-based Fellows International has completed the UXO target investigation scope at the Formosa 2 offshore wind project in Taiwan. After the completion of the marine geophysical survey, Fellows International gathered and recorded individual UXO target information using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The work was done on behalf of Australian marine services provider MMA Offshore. […]

  • Drydocks World Chairman, German Economics and Technology Minister Discuss Offshore Wind

    5 September 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Mr. Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World, met Dr. Philip Roessler, Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, in Hamburg on the sidelines of SMM. The meeting was attended by Mr. Olaf Scholz, Mayor and President of the Senate of the City of Hamburg, Mr. Bernd Aovdrhid, President and CEO of Hamburg […]

  • UK: Six Major OW Players to Show Why Offshore Wind Works

    11 November 2015
    Business & Finance

    Six operators constructing and operating wind farms off the Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex coasts will come together to emphasise the industry’s importance on 19 November at OrbisEnergy in Lowestoft. Offshore Wind Works, one of a series of events around the UK in Offshore Wind Week, facilitated by EEEGR, will see the six major offshore wind […]

  • PMSS Appoints New EHS Consultant Focused on USA Offshore Wind Sector

    11 July 2012
    Environment, Research & Development

    Tanjia Maynard has been appointed as an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant for renewable energy consulting firm PMSS’ North America business unit with immediate effect. By appointing Tanjia Maynard as an EHS Consultant; PMSS is continuing to expand its business activities in the North America renewable energy market, and in particular in the field […]

  • UK Date of the Offshore Wind Industry Supply Chain Events Second Series

    16 December 2010

    The Crown Estate today have announced the dates of a second series of seven UK supply chain events for the offshore wind industry being organised with partner agencies around the UK. This follows on from events organised at the beginning of 2010 but this time is targeting companies further down the supply chain. With over […]

  • Ventizz’s Firm Takes Over North Sea Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)

    10 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    The Danish firm SSP Technologies Holding ApS, a portfolio company of Ventizz Capital Fund IV, LP (“Ventizz IV”), has ended a legal dispute with PNE Wind AG via an amicable settlement. The dispute, which began in 2009, was in relation to the acquisition of the Danish rotor blade specialist SSP in 2008. Alongside an arrangement […]

  • EDF EN, Dong Energy Seek Contractors for Offshore Wind Foundations Work

    24 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    Eolien Maritime France, a subsidiary of EDF EN and Dong Energy, is looking to award contracts for the manufacturing and additional construction work of foundations for two proposed offshore wind farms off the French coast.  Some 75 monopiles and associated transition pieces will be needed for the Courseulles-sur-Mer wind farm, whilst the Saint Nazaire wind farm is planned […]

  • Cost Effective Ways of Offshore Wind O&M Examined at University of Stavanger

    15 August 2014
    Human Capital, Research & Development

    Statoil has accepted to support a PhD work of Ole-Erik Vestøl Endrerudat at University of Stavanger with Dr. Nenad Keseric from Statoil Wind Operations being a co-supervisor. The PhD work examines ways to the most cost effective operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Statoil wind operation department has recognised the potential of the agent-based model developed […]

  • Bibby Marine Boosts Its Offshore Wind Fleet with First Damen SOV

    17 January 2016

    Bibby Marine Services Ltd, part of the Bibby Line Group’s portfolio of companies, has signed a contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen for a purpose-built Service Operations Vessel (SOV) to serve the offshore wind market. The new vessel, called Bibby WaveMaster 1, represents the first collaboration of its kind between the two companies. Stephen Blaikie, Chief Executive […]

  • USA: GlobalData Releases Vessels, Cables and Foundations in Offshore Wind Market Report

    24 July 2012

    “Vessels, Cables and Foundations in the Offshore Wind Market – Global Market Size, Cost Analysis, Market Share and Demand-Supply Scenario to 2020” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the vessels and foundation market in the offshore wind industry. The research provides an understanding of […]

  • USA: GlobalData Releases Vessels, Cables and Foundations in Offshore Wind Market Report

    24 July 2012

    “Vessels, Cables and Foundations in the Offshore Wind Market – Global Market Size, Cost Analysis, Market Share and Demand-Supply Scenario to 2020” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the vessels and foundation market in the offshore wind industry. The research provides an understanding of […]

  • UK: GlobalData Releases Vessels, Cables and Foundations in Offshore Wind Market Report

    15 May 2012
    Storage

      “Vessels, Cables and Foundations in the Offshore Wind Market – Global Market Size, Cost Analysis, Market Share and Demand-Supply Scenario to 2020” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the vessels and foundation market in the offshore wind industry. The research provides an understanding […]

  • Haida Nation Reject Proposal for Offshore Wind Farm in Hecate Strait, Canada

    13 December 2011

      Members of the Haida Nation have strongly rejected a proposed business partnership with the company wanting to build…   (cftktv) [mappress] Source: cftktv, December 13, 2011

  • Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm Starts Electricity Production to UK Grid

    3 August 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, Storage

      The first turbine has been successfully installed and commissioned at the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, and on 2nd August started producing electricity to the UK grid. “This heralds the start of operations and is an important milestone for Scira Offshore Energy, the owner and operator of the wind farm currently being constructed off […]

  • Subsea Innovation delivers subsea installation tools for offshore wind O&M

    1 June 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Equipment, Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance

    Subsea Innovation has completed the design, build, testing and commissioning of two bespoke retrofit Dynamic Bend Stiffener (DBS) subsea installation tools for Leask Marine.

  • Thanet Offshore Wind Farm Achieves Energy Targets in One Year (UK)

    23 September 2011

      The owners of the Thanet offshore wind farm have said that it has reached its target exactly one year after it first opened.   By Mathew Beech (kentnews) [mappress] Source: kentnews, September 23, 2011

  • Offshore wind development is vital for UK to meet its EU 2020 targets

    6 July 2010
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The development of offshore wind and linked infrastructure is vital to the UK meeting its EU 2020 renewable energy targets, the country’s Department of Energy and Climate Change said in a 2009 Renewable Energy Strategy report handed to the European Commission late Monday. Up to 33 GW of offshore renewable generation may be developed and […]

  • UK: AREVA Launches Pre-Apprenticeship Programme for Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians

    9 October 2013
    Human Capital

    The Scottish Minister for Energy, Tourism and Enterprise, Fergus Ewing MSP, officially launched the AREVA Wind sponsored Pre-Apprenticeship programme for wind turbine technician training in partnership with Fife College. This programme is specifically designed to provide the training and skills required for the offshore wind industry and serves as a precursor for further training opportunities […]

  • Norway: DNV, Fedem Technology Develop Offshore Wind Design Analysis Software

    15 April 2013

    The offshore wind turbine industry will benefit from this new and innovative, user-friendly software solution including dynamic simulations, advanced fatigue calculation and code check in one complete analysis package. The new module for coupled analysis is powered by FEDEM Windpower, and is well integrated with Sesam. It is the most recent addition to DNV Software’s […]

  • Great Yarmouth Inks O&M Base Deal for Dudgeon Offshore Wind

    3 June 2014

    Dudgeon Offshore Wind Ltd and Great Yarmouth Port Company Ltd have signed an Agreement for Lease giving Dudgeon the right to 1,7 acres of land on South Denes Road, a warehouse on the demise and access to the river harbour quay. The Lease will have an initial period of 25 years and will be exercised […]