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  • New Methods for Predicting Wave Power to Double Energy Output (UK)

    23 August 2012
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    A team of researchers from Israel and the United Kingdom has discovered that energy produced from the planet’s oceans can increase twofold when novel methods for predicting wave power are used. Presented in the journal Renewable Energy, the results could help scientists drive and make marine renewable energy research an optimal source of power. The […]

  • Switzerland: ABB Appoints New CEO

    17 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Board of ABB has unanimously appointed Ulrich Spiesshofer, the head of its Discrete Automation and Motion (DM) division, as Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Joe Hogan in this role in an orderly transition on September 15, 2013. Hogan will continue with ABB for some months as Senior Advisor to the Board. Spiesshofer joined […]

  • Shell to invest up to $1B in new energies, but energy transition won’t happen overnight

    9 March 2017

    Oil and gas major Shell will invest up to $1 billion a year in new energies, according to CEO Ben van Beurden. This fits into Shell’s strategy to lower emissions. “Energy transition will take decades though,” said Van Beurden “and it will be different from country to country.” “Shell wants to play a role in […]

  • UK: Imtech Marine to Supply Hybrid Propulsion System for CMAL’s Ro-Ro Rerries

    22 December 2011
    Business & Finance

    Imtech Marine has been awarded a contract to supply the hybrid propulsion system, consisting of diesel electric in combination with battery technology to the world’s first diesel electric, hybrid seagoing ferries. Owned by Scottish company Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), the two vehicle and passenger ro-ro ferries will be built by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Glasgow. […]

  • Hydrogen Fuel Appeal Growing, Drive Train Provider Says

    7 March 2019
    Business & Finance

    Hydrogen produced using electricity from renewable sources is a carbon-neutral fuel.

  • USA: Marlink Upgrades Its Global Services with iDirect’s Evolution X5 Satellite Router

    7 February 2012

    VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), yesterday revealed that Marlink, one of the largest maritime VSAT network operators, has upgraded its global service with the integration of iDirect’s Evolution® X5 Satellite Router and latest operating software release, iDX 3.0. Vessels operating Marlink’s WaveCall™ services have all received the required […]

  • Norway: Marlink Upgrades Global Maritime VSAT Service with iDirect

    7 February 2012
    Business & Finance

    VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), announced that Marlink, one of the largest maritime VSAT network operators, has upgraded its global service with the integration of iDirect’s Evolution® X5 Satellite Router and latest operating software release, iDX 3.0. Vessels operating Marlink’s WaveCall™ services have all received the required onboard […]

  • Japan: MHI Begins Testing of Large-Scale Wind Power Generation System

    24 January 2013

    In December Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) commenced test operation at its Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works of a large-scale wind power generation system that adopts a hydraulic drive train in place of the earlier gear-driven system. The test operation is a part of the project launched in September last year to develop a hydraulic […]

  • Austria: Prysmian Group to Showcase at EWEA’s Event

    31 January 2013

    Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will present its state-of-the-art range of products and services for the wind power industry at the 2013 edition of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Annual Event, that will take place in Vienna (Austria) from February 4 to 7, hall B, booth […]

  • UK: Cornwall Council Signs New Protocol of Co-Operation with Taiwan

    8 November 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Cornwall Council has signed a new Protocol of Co-operation with Penghu County Government in Taiwan to jointly promote the research and development of smart grids and renewable energy technologies via an international video link. Smart grids will ultimately allow energy networks to work more effectively, reducing energy costs and usage and allow investment in more […]

  • UK: Vattenfall, Babcock, Abengoa Launch Ocean Energy Engineering Firm

    7 May 2012

    Nautimus, the new Scottish company, has been established by Vattenfall, with support from leading UK engineering support services firm Babcock and Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors. The company will fulfil the engineering, procurement, integration and construction (EPC) needs of wave power and […]

  • Germany: Parker Launches New Cooling Unit at HUSUM Wind Energy 2012

    26 June 2012
    Technology

    Parker Hannifin Corporation, the leader in motion and control technologies, announced it will be launching its line of precision cooling units for wind turbines for the European wind market, utilizing the company’s two-phase evaporative cooling technology for large and offshore wind turbines, at the upcoming HUSUM Wind Energy 2012 exposition in Germany, September 18-22. The […]

  • Avangrid Takes Iberdrola’s Offshore Wind Expertise and Wallet to US

    17 March 2017
    Business & Finance

    With the United States only starting to chart its wind turbine arrays installed at sea, Iberdrola has been developing these projects across Europe for a while, and has now open doors to the American offshore wind sector through its US renewable energy division Avangrid Renewables, which won the rights to build an offshore wind farm off Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on 16 March.

  • NJ Offshore Wind Discussed at Stockton University

    29 March 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Human Capital

    Stockton University is today playing host to a forum to discuss how New Jersey can benefit from expanding offshore wind industry on the U.S. East Coast. The Offshore Wind Energy Forum kicks off after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) federal sale last November of two leases for offshore wind energy development of 344,000 […]

  • German Researchers Start Testing Offshore Wind Energy Storage System

    14 November 2016
    Human Capital, Research & Development, Storage, Technology

    German researchers have started trialing a 1:10 scale model of the StEnSea (Stored Energy in the Sea) undersea compressed air energy storage system designed to temporarily store electricity generated by offshore wind turbines. After several years’ research work, the StEnSea project, funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, has now entered the test phase. In the framework […]

  • IBERDROLA’s 9-Months Results Negatively Impacted by Increased Regulatory Costs

    23 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    IBERDROLA’s 9-months results have been negatively impacted by increased regulatory costs in Spain and the UK as well as other factors which have led the Company to reduce shareholder remuneration. Positive business activity, including efficiency gains, have reduced the impact on Ebitda to a net €240 million. These positive business developments plus improved efficiency also […]

  • With new EU funding, Northern European ports to enable shore power for boxships by 2030

    11 November 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics, Transition

    Four Northern European ports have been granted EU funding for projects to reduce emissions from containerships moored at their quays.

  • IMO Welcomes Ratification of Maritime Labour Convention (UK)

    22 August 2012

    IMO has welcomed the landmark ratifications of the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Maritime Labour Convention, which will bring the treaty into force in 12 months’ time, establishing minimum requirements for almost all aspects of working conditions for seafarers. “This is great news for the world’s more than 1.2 million seafarers,” said Dr. Rosalie Balkin, Assistant […]

  • Naming Ceremony Held for Fugro’s New Offshore Survey Coastal Vessel (Germany)

    9 July 2013

    The new Fugro Survey Vessel was christened on 8th of July 2013 by godmother Mrs. Irmgard Jeuken, in the presence of more than 140 guests, at the Fassmer Shipyard Berne. Directly after the naming ceremony the vessel was launched. During the following weeks all remaining works will be finished. On 8th of August 2013, after […]

  • Bahrain: GOP’s Executives to Specialise in Maritime Safety at WMU

    9 February 2012

    Bahrain’s General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP)  announced recently  that two of its senior Bahraini maritime executives will attend a one-year Masters course to specialise in Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmo, Sweden. The WMU operates under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency […]

  • Norway: Apply Oil & Gas Celebrates Opening of New Building

    5 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    A firm foundation for further development and growth. By bringing together the company’s areas of specialisation in the Stavanger area in a new and modern building at Forus, Apply Oil & Gas are consolidating their position as a leading supplier of products, systems and services to the oil industry. On Thursday, clients and employees at […]

  • LEEVAC to Build Two MPSVs for Hornbeck Offshore, USA

    21 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    LEEVAC Shipyards Jennings LLC announced that it has signed contracts with Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC, for the construction of two STX Marine SV 310 Multi-Purpose Supply Vessels; 302’ x 76’ x 26’, 12,070 BHP diesel electric powered MPSV’s. “These will be the twenty-third (23) and twenty-fourth (24) vessels to be built by LEEVAC for Hornbeck” […]

  • Bordelon Marine to Utilize MV Connor Bordelon as Well Stimulation Vessel

    9 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Bordelon Marine secures term contract with Baker Hughes to utilize the first Stingray series vessel, the MV Connor Bordelon as a well stimulation vessel. The MV Connor Bordelon is the first of three vessels from the new Stingray series 260’ Class DP2 PSV and MPSV. All of the vessels will be built at Bordelon Marine […]

  • Intercargo Expresses Worry About MARPOL Annex V Implementation

    26 December 2012
    Business & Finance, Rules & Regulation

    Intercargo, representing the interests of dry bulk shipowners and operators, has found a general lack of information and understanding concerning important changes to MARPOL Annex V for port reception facilities that enter into force on 1 January 2013. The new requirements, which will place additional planning and reporting responsibilities on shippers and terminal operators, could […]

  • Hornbeck Offshore Orders Two MPSVs from LEEVAC Shipyards

    21 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    LEEVAC Shipyards Jennings LLC, of Jennings, LA, a subsidiary of LEEVAC Shipyards, LLC has signed contracts with Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC, an affiliate of Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. of Covington, LA for the construction of two STX Marine SV 310 Multi-Purpose Supply Vessels; 302’ x 76’ x 26’, 12,070 BHP diesel electric powered MPSV’s. “These […]