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  • New Research Programme to Investigate Origins of E-tech Elements

    24 November 2015
    Research & Development

    MarineE-tech, a new £4.2 million research programme will investigate the origins and formation of E-tech elements, such as cobalt and tellurium, and study the potential impacts of mineral extraction. These elements are in short supply, yet they are formed through natural Earth processes and occur in high concentrations in the world’s ocean basins in metal rich […]

  • MacArtney’s Fifth Research Vessel LARS Delivery in Asia Pacific

    23 August 2019
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    MacArtney has provided a third, fourth and fifth Launch and Recovery System in the Asia Pacific market this year for academic Ocean Research Vessels, the R/V New Ocean Researcher 1, 2 and 3. MacArtney Asia Pacific accepted a full LARS order for two 500 GT (Gross Tonnage) Ocean Research Vessels and one 1,000 GT ORV […]

  • “Marie Tharp Lecture for Ocean Research” Held at GEOMAR in Germany

    21 February 2014
    Research & Development

    Dr. Véronique Garçon gave “Marie Tharp Lecture for Ocean Research” at GEOMAR. The presentation by Dr. Garçon was the third contribution to the “Marie Tharp Lecture Series” organized by the GEOMAR Women’s Executive Board (WEB). The WEB invites internationally renowned scientists to present their scientific work in Kiel, and also to serve as a role […]

  • SgurrEnergy Kicks Off Wave and Tidal Research Project in UK

    15 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Leading renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, has commenced a research project with the University of Edinburgh and ScottishPower Renewables to establish ways to reduce uncertainties for wave and tidal projects. The three-year project will provide solutions to some of the current issues in order to meet the needs of the growing wave and tidal industry and […]

  • USA: Fugro Selected for Two Gas Hydrates Research Awards

    7 September 2012

    The US Department of Energy has selected Fugro GeoConsulting Inc., for two research awards to advance understanding of resource-grade gas hydrates. The first award is for developing plans for a pressure-coring program to sample the gas hydrates that were identified during a Department of Energy funded drilling expedition in the deep water US Gulf of […]

  • USGS to Receive New Great Lakes Research Vessel, USA

    12 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Geological Survey awarded a contract last Friday for the construction of a large research vessel for Lakes Huron, Michigan, and Superior to Burger Boat Company of Manitowoc, Wis. The vessel will replace the 38-year-old Grayling, bringing the USGS Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) large vessel fleet up-to-date. The new Grayling will be stationed […]

  • Researchers Team Up in Ocean Study Off Gran Canary

    13 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders, Research & Development

    GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) have joined forces to boost marine research activities, education and technology at Gran Canary. The three partners signed an agreement at the Presidency of the Government of the Canary Islands […]

  • ‘Admiral Vladimirsky’ Research Vessel Arrives at Port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

    14 October 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    After the oceanographic research vessel “Admiral Vladimirsky” left the port of Pevek 10 days ago, it arrived to the port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky yesterday, October 13.    The Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet (BF) vessel is conducting a circumnavigation and collecting oceanographic data. During its Arctic Ocean expedition the crew of the vessel officially confirmed the discovery […]

  • Wärtsilä delivers engines to South African supply and research vessel

    1 March 2010

    Wärtsilä has signed a contract with the STX Finland Oy shipyard in Rauma, Finland, to deliver four Wärtsilä 32 engines for a Polar Supply and Research Vessel. The Owner of the vessel will be the Republic of South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs. The vessel’s crew will be trained at the Wärtsilä Land and Sea […]

  • Research centers take on marine energy technology reliability testing

    22 February 2016
    Research & Development, Technology

    Three European research and testing sites are collaborating on the development of a methodology to improve reliability in marine energy converters. Scotland’s European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is working with the UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden to improve reliability testing, with the aim of building robustness into […]

  • MacGregor tech ordered for German LNG-fueled research vessel

    5 July 2017
    Project & Tenders, Vessels

    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been contracted to supply oceanographic winches and deck handling systems to an LNG-fueled research vessel being built by the Fassmer shipyard in Berne, Germany. 

  • Kongsberg’s tech ordered for German LNG-powered research vessel

    4 May 2017
    Vessels

    Kongsberg signed a contract with the German shipbuilder Fassmer Werft for the delivery of a technical solution for the LNG-powered research vessel, Atair II.

  • UVic’s Researchers Use AUVs to Seek for Missing Vessels in Arctic

    29 August 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    Researchers from the University of Victoria, Canada (UVic), will be in the Arctic this summer with their autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to assist Parks Canada as it continues its search for the lost ships of Sir John Franklin. Underwater archeologists from Parks Canada have recently spent three field seasons searching for HMS Erebus and HMS […]

  • Research and Markets Announces UK Wind Power Market Report

    13 November 2012

    Research and Markets has announced GlobalData’s new report “Wind Power in the UK, Market Outlook to 2025 – Capacity, Generation, Market Share, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles”.  Scope – A brief introduction on global carbon emissions and global primary energy consumption. – Historical period is during 2001-2011 (unless specified) […]

  • New Coast Guard Research Vessel Vladykov Arrives in Canada

    25 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Honourable Peter Penashue, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, announced the arrival of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Vladykov to its homeport in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. “As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard this year, we honour the […]

  • University researchers help optimise Seabased’s wave power generators

    18 May 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development, Technology

    Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and Swedish wave energy developer Seabased have completed a project to optimise the latter’s direct drive linear generator.

  • Researchers Find Dispersant from Deepwater Horizon Spill in Environment

    17 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) spill in the Gulf of Mexico was the largest accidental release of oil into the ocean, with approximately 210 million gallons gushing from the blown out well. In an attempt to prevent vast quantities of oil from fouling beaches and marshes, BP applied 1.84 million gallons of chemical dispersant to […]

  • NSF Awards $2 Mln Grant to Massachusetts Research Institutions

    15 July 2013
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Representative and Senator-Elect Edward Markey, and U.S. Representatives James McGovern and William Keating  announced the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $1.97 million to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Tufts University for research projects in science and engineering. “These awards from the National Science Foundation are […]

  • Norway: DNV Research and Innovation Appoints New Managing Director

    28 November 2012

    Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has appointed Rune Torhaug as the new Managing Director for DNV Research and Innovation. He has worked internationally with leadership roles in DNV Energy, DNV Maritime and DNV Business Assurance. Mr. Torhaug has a strong background in risk and reliability, and a proven track record of applying risk methodology to critical […]

  • USA: Research and Markets Presents Wind Power in Power Systems

    8 August 2012

    Research and Markets has announced John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s new book “Wind Power in Power Systems”. The second edition of the highly acclaimed Wind Power in Power Systems has been thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the latest challenges associated with increasing wind power penetration levels. Since its first release, practical experiences with high […]

  • USA: Research and Markets Presents Guide to Developing Wind Project

    31 July 2012

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s new book “Wind Resource Assessment. A Practical Guide to Developing a Wind Project” to their offering. This is a practical, authoritative guide to the siting and installation of a high-quality wind energy project, providing analytical methods for assessing the wind resource. The […]

  • Research and Markets Publish ‘The Wind Power Industry in India’ Report

    24 June 2011

    India has a great untapped potential for wind energy. According to official estimates, the country’s total wind energy resource amounts to 48 GW of installed capacity, but some experts think that this figure is on the conservative side, and that technological improvements could significantly increase this potential. In India, the wind power generation has gained […]

  • USA: Funding for Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Research & Development

    6 September 2013
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The Department of Energy announced that they will fund projects to advance marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) renewable energy technologies. Those topics receiving support from this funding announcement include: Advanced Controls Next-Gen Power Take-Off Projects Advanced Structures Projects Marine & Hydrokinetic Environmental Projects Projects Analyzing Environmental Effects of Surrogate Technologies Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) members […]

  • Research Vessel Atlantis Rescues 93 Egyptians in Mediterranean Sea

    29 November 2011

    The research vessel Atlantis, operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), rescued 93 Egyptians aboard a disabled fishing boat in the Mediterranean Sea late Friday night (Nov. 25). Atlantis was commencing an oceanographic research expedition, steaming toward its first study site, when it was diverted by a mayday call at 9 p.m. from a fishing […]

  • STL Research Gets Funding for Offshore Personnel Access System

    20 December 2013
    Research & Development, Technology

    STL Research has announced that it has recently been awarded further funding by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) to accelerate their project to develop an offshore personnel access system. The system, called ‘Neptune’, will use a space-stabilised, articulated arm to safely transfer personnel and equipment to fixed offshore structures such as […]