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  • First AGOR Ship Christened (USA)

    31 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder joined family members of the late Neil Armstrong March 29 to christen the U.S. Navy’s newest research ship, named for the legendary astronaut and first man to walk on the moon. The lead Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) ship in its class, the research vessel (R/V) Neil […]

  • National Decommissioning Centre in Partnership Deal with Chevron

    11 March 2020
    Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    Chevron and The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) have signed an agreement that will support research at the NDC through to 2023.  The anchor partnership will fund a portfolio of research projects that will aim to better quantify the environmental impacts of decommissioning and provide guidance on best options from an environmental perspective. The projects will […]

  • MEI: LNG oversupply to stretch to 2024

    20 June 2016

    The latest research by McKinsey Energy Insights (MEI) predicts the LNG oversupply could last until 2024, meaning few projects could reach financial investment decision in the next 12 to 18 months.

  • Taiwan Setting Up Offshore Wind Certification Platform

    7 December 2016
    Technology

    Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology & Inspection (BSMI) informed that it has been working with the Taiwan Electric Research and Testing Center (TERTEC), Taiwan Electronics Testing Center (ETC), Metal Industries Research and Development Center and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (MIRDC) to establish certification platforms for several energy technologies, including offshore wind. The BSMI and the Metal Industries Research […]

  • US Energy Dept Boosts Water Power Industry Development

    14 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    The Energy Department announced $4 million to engage America’s research universities in the effort to accelerate the development of the emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy industry in the United States. This funding will support high-impact research projects designed to enable the capture of renewable wave and tidal energy, while supporting the growth of a […]

  • FORCE displays its FAST platform

    26 August 2015
    Technology

    The Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) has set up a display of its Fundy Advanced Sensor Technology (FAST) platform. The FAST platform recoverable instrument platform is designed to monitor and characterize the FORCE site. Using a variety of onboard sensing equipment, the platform will help capture data from the Minas Passage, including: Currents […]

  • DAB Vloot Expands Its Fleet with Damen’s RV Simon Stevin

    29 August 2012

    Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the Research Vessel (RV 3609) ‘Simon Stevin’ to its Belgian client DAB Vloot, the Flemish governmental fleet operator. The RV 3609 was jointly designed by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and VLIZ, the Flemish Institute for the Sea. While hull and hotworks were built at Damen Shipyards Galati (Romania), the outfitting was […]

  • VIDEO: Introduction to MERIKA Initiative

    20 October 2014

    MERIKA (Marine Energy Research Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator) is an initiative by UHI (University of the Highlands and the Islands), located in Scotland and the UK’s outermost region. Funded by the European Union FP7 (REGPOT) programme, the project seeks to establish a marine energy research and innovation hub in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, […]

  • USA: Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Visits WHOI

    13 October 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

      Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) hosted a visit by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, marking his first visit to the Cape-based non-profit ocean research, engineering, and education organization. “The Institution is honored to host the governor,” said WHOI President and Director Susan Avery. “WHOI is an international leader in advancing ocean sciences and technology, leading […]

  • NOC: Warm and Cold Water Mixing Causes Arctic Sea-Ice Loss

    17 February 2015
    Research & Development

    Research led by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), in collaboration with the University of Bangor, have identified how warm Atlantic water that is flowing deep into the Arctic Ocean is mixing with colder waters above to contribute to sea-ice loss in the Arctic. The results, published  in the Journal Nature Geoscience, show that tidal flows […]

  • Rauma shipyard receives order from South Africa

    18 November 2009

    The South African Department of Environmental Affairs has ordered a Polar Supply and Research Vessel from STX Finland Oy Rauma shipyard for delivery in the spring of 2012. The value of the contract is approximately EUR 116 million. The ice-strengthened multi-purpose vessel will be operated as a supply vessel, research vessel, icebreaker, expedition vessel and […]

  • ERMA FIRST BWTS Is Best Greek Innovation in 2013

    20 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    ERMA FIRST BWTS strikes with success at the Competition “Greece Innovates!’’ in the category of Applied Research & Innovation 2013. All the efforts, the scientific research and investment of ERMA FIRST S.A. to its brilliant research team were awarded with an honorary distinction in a glamorous ceremony on Tuesday 17th of September in Athens in […]

  • Universities step up for energy transition

    9 March 2016
    Research & Development

      Around 100 participants from 22 countries gathered in Norway for the first UNI-SET Energy Clustering Event (ECE) to discuss and stimulate cooperation for the development of innovative research and education programmes in the energy field. This was the first of five ECEs scheduled in 2016 and 2017. The event is part of a process […]

  • OERA seeks tidal energy resource assessment propositions

    3 June 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    The Offshore Energy Research Association (OERA) has been commissioned by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy to execute a two stage process for tidal energy resource assessment in the Bay of Fundy, Canada. According to OERA, the project’s goal is to develop a digital map series and associated datasets for use in assessing the in-stream […]

  • UK: MAKE Consulting Opens New London Office

    2 March 2012

    MAKE Consulting – a leading strategic advisor to the wind power industry – expands its global footprint with the establishment of its London based branch office. This office will be managed and led by MAKE’s newly appointed Managing Advisor – Robert Clover – an accomplished expert in the field of clean energy research and finance. […]

  • Nord Stream Data and Information Fund Attracts Strong Interest

    14 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    In the first six months since its launch the Nord Stream Data and Information Fund (DIF) has already attracted strong interest from the scientific community.  Researchers and authorities from Germany, Finland, Russia, Sweden, Poland and Lithuania have signed up to use the data portal. The environmental and seabed survey data (e.g. bathymetry and sediment-type data) […]

  • RRS Sir David Attenborough Named in UK

    1 October 2019

    RRS Sir David Attenborough, one of the world’s most advanced polar research vessels, has been officially named at a ceremony held at Cammell Laird’s Birkenhead, UK, shipyard on Thursday. The milestone event attracted over 600 invited guests and more than 4,000 members of the public. Commissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council and constructed by […]

  • AWI Coordinates Preparations for Formation of Marine Protected Areas in Weddell Sea

    30 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    The Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research takes a leading role in preparing the formation of marine protected areas in the Weddell Sea. Yesterday the German Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection published a press release, stating that the Bremerhavener institute is going to coordinate the scientific work, which will form […]

  • Industry Puts UK Offshore Wind and Marine Birds Under Watch

    11 September 2019
    Environment

    Six offshore wind developers have launched a forum to better understand how large-scale offshore wind development in the UK may impact marine birds. The Offshore Wind Strategic Monitoring and Research Forum (OWSMRF) is led by EDF Renewables, Equinor, Innogy, Ørsted, ScottishPower Renewables, and Vattenfall and is being delivered by JNCC. According to JNCC, with the UK […]

  • Germany: IFM-GEOMAR Scientist Wins Leibniz Prize

    13 December 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Prof. Dr. Ulf Riebesell from the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) was honoured with the Leibniz Prize of the German Research Foundation. For his research on the effects of global change on marine ecosystems Riebesell receives one of the most valuable scientific prizes in the world. The prize is endowed with 2.5 Million Euros. […]

  • Wales launches €850K tidal lagoon challenge

    22 March 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Equipment, Infrastructure, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Research & Development, Technology, Transition, Vision

    Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced £750,000 (€850,000) for research projects focusing on deployment of tidal lagoon technology as part of Tidal Lagoon Challenge.

  • Falcon Helps Students Explore Gulf of Maine

    10 January 2017
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    Students get hands-on experience operating a Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV in the Gulf of Maine on the eastern seaboard of the USA where they explore the undersea world and develop their environmental awareness. The project brings students, scientists, teachers and marine professionals together and is run by OceansWide, a non-profit organisation, and is an outreach […]

  • France Energies Marines joins OES environmental crew

    13 December 2018
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Storage, Technology

    French marine industry body France Energies Marines (FEM) has joined the Ocean Energy Systems (OES)-led collaborative effort called Annex IV whose goal is to examine the environmental effects of marine renewable energy.

  • BSEE, DOE Sign Memorandum of Collaboration (USA)

    26 August 2013

    The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy signed a Memorandum of Collaboration last week that will coordinate the ongoing efforts of the two agencies on offshore research and technological improvement projects. Through this collaboration, BSEE and DOE will continue to work together to ensure […]

  • NOC Names New Director of Science and Technology (UK)

    9 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    The National Oceanography Centre announces the appointment of Professor Ian Wright as its new Director of Science and Technology, following the retirement of Professor Andrew Willmott, the NOC’s first Director of Science and Technology. Professor Wright is a Marine Geologist who, having obtained his PhD in Geology and Geophysics from the Victoria University of Wellington […]