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  • US DOE releases $14.5M funding opportunity for R&D in marine and offshore wind energy

    18 January 2024
    Business Developments & Projects, Innovation, Research & Development

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a $14.5M funding opportunity, aiming to address challenges in marine and ocean renewable energy industries and to encourage innovation. DOE’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) released the opportunity on January 16, 2024, to support foundational research at domestic higher education institutions, […]

  • EvoLogics’ Subsea Acoustic Modems for SUNRISE Project

    30 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    The SUNRISE project, supported by the EU within the 7th Framework Programme, focuses on wireless underwater networks that enable cooperation between different underwater devices. Partners of the project, led by Professor Chiara Petrioli of University of Rome La Sapienza, are NATO Science and Technology Organisation, Centre for Maritime Research & Experimentation, EvoLogics GmbH, University of […]

  • Subsea North East Aims to Tackle Industry’s Challenges

    3 June 2015
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Over 40 companies from across the north-east of England are expected to attend the annual Subsea North East Conference and Exhibition to address how new technology can drive the efficiencies urgently needed in the current low oil price environment. The Subsea North East regional group’s event which is organised in partnership with NOF Energy has […]

  • CRP Assists Namibia with Seabed Mining EIA

    4 February 2015
    Business & Finance

    Chatham Rock Phosphate is sharing its experience of New Zealand’s environmental consenting regime to assist Namibia in designing an environmental assessment process for its seabed phosphate resources. The Namibian government sought input from interested parties to define the content of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of phosphate mining off Namibia and on-shore phosphate processing. CRP […]

  • Still No Uniform Oceanic Measurements for Greenhouse Gases

    13 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    Little known but very important for climate change: the greenhouse gases nitrous oxide and methane. For these substances, derived in large part from the ocean, there are still no uniform oceanic measurements worldwide. To change this and to build a global network of time series measurements in the ocean, an international working group has formed […]

  • University of Malta studying role of CO2 in offshore energy storage development

    10 February 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Research & Development, Technology

    Researchers at the University of Malta have kicked off research to assess how the significant amounts of CO2 available from carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities may support offshore energy storage systems co-located within the same footprint of wind farms. The Investigating the thermal performance of Subsea Energy Storage Accumulators with a 2-Phase Fluid Transition […]

  • Wood Mackenzie names ex-UN economist as head of carbon to spearhead energy transition services

    6 December 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    Wood Mackenzie has appointed a previous UN economist as the head of its carbon team to help the firm’s customers navigate energy transition.

  • SMD Preps for Next Stage of VAMOS Testing

    17 November 2017
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    UK-based subsea engineering specialist Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) has completed first stage testing in a pioneering project which is set to uncover valuable European mineral resources. SMD is technical lead on the VAMOS (viable alternative mine operating system) project, a 42-month international research and development venture, which is part-funded by the European Union’s Horizon […]

  • Scientists Explore Largest and Deepest UNESCO World Heritage Site

    10 November 2017
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    Seventeen underwater robotic dives have been made using ROV SuBastian, completing the first expedition of the islands and eastern seamounts of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) in the nation of Kiribati. PIPA is the largest and deepest UNESCO World Heritage Site on Earth. This follows an initial exploration of the western seamounts by the […]

  • Frost & Sullivan Releases World Fiber Optic Sensors Market Report (USA)

    22 March 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

      Fiber optic (FO) sensors’ dielectric nature and their integral advantages of distributed sensing, immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) make them the first choice among sensor developers for high-voltage and harsh-environment applications. Their impressive benefits have popularized their use in both current and future oil and gas applications. In fact, […]

  • Sweden: DNV Announces Acquisition of Vattenfall’s Shares in STRI

    30 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Today, DNV acquires Vattenfall’s shares in STRI to expand its presence in the power transmission sector. “The purchase of 12.5% shares in STRI (Swedish Transmission Research Institute) is a natural step in our drive to support both the electrification of the oil and gas industry, as well as the integration of renewable energy and the […]

  • 2020 Wave and Tidal Energy Forecast Report Published

    27 August 2014

    Wave and tidal energy are methods of harnessing energy of oceans for power generation. Countries around the world are increasingly looking to utilize these forms of renewable energy as they provide a constant and steady source of clean energy. Abundance of ocean surface and significant potential of energy generation in nations across the world has […]

  • UK: NAFC Marine Centre Gets New Workboat

    25 April 2011

    The NAFC Marine Centre is adding a new workboat to its fleet, which has been specially designed to deliver a greater range of services to Shetland’s maritime industries. The Havra was officially named today (Monday 25 April) by Councillor Josie Simpson at a ceremony held at the Malakoff Slip in Scalloway. Also present were the […]

  • Oil stumbles as Trump stuns markets with White House win

    9 November 2016

    By Henning Gloystein SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices tumbled on Wednesday as Donald Trump stunned the world by winning the U.S. presidential election, throwing global markets into turmoil in a result reminiscent of June’s Brexit vote. Crude futures markets roared into action, with trading accelerating as Europe joined Asia, as Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton […]

  • Improved Port Accuracy and Safety through Novel Technology

    21 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    Galileo, the multi-billion euro global navigation satellite system funded by the EU, will soon provide highly accurate and precise position measurements on Europe’s roads. But the primary mode of international trade – the maritime industry, responsible for nearly 90 percent of world trade – still relies on outdated technology with limited precision capacity at a […]

  • OPIN to Hold Its First Annual Symposium in Dublin

    25 September 2019
    Technology

    Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN) will be holding the projects first OPIN Annual Symposium, taking place alongside the Ocean Energy Europe 2019 Conference in the Convention Centre Dublin on September 30. The Symposium will provide an opportunity for OPIN members to network and learn more about the supports available through the project. This includes a […]

  • Global Wind Energy Industry to Meet at HANNOVER MESSE 2013 (Germany)

    27 February 2013

    The global wind energy industry will meet once again at the Wind Trade Fair the HANNOVER MESSE 2013 (from April 8 to April 12). All major manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, operators, service providers and measurement services, energy businesses, research institutions and developers from the wind industry will be present. They will show the latest concepts […]

  • RepaKorr Project to Keep Offshore Wind Turbines Rust-Proof for Longer

    2 February 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    German researchers gathered around the RepaKorr collaborative project are developing an all-round inspection and repair solution to increase the corrosion resistance of offshore wind farms, according to Fraunhofer, one of the participants in the project. The new solution, which includes the development of a special anti-corrosive film, is expected to be ready for implementation by March 2016. It places […]

  • WinGD’s X-DF-A ammonia engine aces initial performance milestone

    24 January 2025
    Technology, Vessels

    Switzerland-headquartered marine power company WinGD has recorded “key” parameters in accord with the expectations during an early testing phase of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design. As informed, a 52-bore single-cylinder variant of the X-DF-A engine is currently operating at the company’s Engine Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC) in the city of Winterthur, in northern […]

  • Jennifer Garson appointed WPTO director at US DOE

    17 March 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business Developments & Projects, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy

    After nearly a year serving as acting director, Jennifer Garson has been named the official director of the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) at the US Department of Energy (DOE).

  • Obama Visits Vacon, Sees IHC Merwede’s MV Drive (USA)

    23 January 2014

    On Wednesday 15 January, US President Barack Obama made a visit to Vacon’s Research and Development Centre in Durham, North Carolina, where he came into contact with an example of IHC Merwede’s advanced equipment. During his tour of the impressive facility, the President was shown a pilot version of the company’s Medium Voltage (MV) Drive. […]

  • WESE rolls out ecological risk assessment tool for wave energy

    13 October 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development, Technology

    Wave Energy in Southern Europe (WESE) project, whose goal is to improve the current knowledge on the potential environmental effects of wave energy, has released an open access ecological risk assessment tool for wave energy converters.

  • K Line joins international CCS think tank

    2 February 2022
    Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Collaboration, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Vessels

    Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has joined Global CCS Institute (GCCSI), an international think tank.

  • USACE Launches Seven Mile Island Living Laboratory

    5 March 2019
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has announced the launch of the Seven Mile Island Living Laboratory. According to USACE, this is an initiative designed to advance and improve dredging and marsh restoration techniques in coastal New Jersey through innovative research, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and practical application. USACE has partnered with the State of […]

  • OceanGate to Expand Its Submersibles Fleet

    1 November 2019
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    OceanGate has said it plans to build two new submersibles using its innovative carbon fiber and titanium design. The Everett-based company has begun the construction planning for the next two Cyclops-class subs (Cyclops 3 and Cyclops 4), which are planned to be rated for up to 6,000 meters. The company said it is in discussions […]