Powering ships with hydrogen that can be refueled at offshore floating solar islands sounds like a perfect sustainable shipping alternative. Now, the idea is coming closer to reality in the Netherlands with a prototype of such solar island set for testing on the Waal near IJzendoorn through a joint
H2GO Power, in collaboration with the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and Imperial College London, are testing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) software coupled with hydrogen technology.
Manufacturer of ROV cutting tools Webtool is now offering long-term deployment RROV (Resident ROV) tools. Designed for up to 120 days continuous deployment, the tools come with custom RROV interfaces allowing the easy storage, activation and recharging of the hydraulic cutters. Webtool RROV hydrauli
The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Bas van ‘t Wout, has published a roadmap for floating solar energy, outlining the opportunities and risks associated with this growing industry in the Netherlands.
Kongsberg Maritime has augmented its range of cNODE MiniS SSBL (Super Short Base Line) and LBL (Long Base Line) transponders with new models incorporating an internal, high-accuracy strain gauge pressure sensor. The new transponder units primarily deliver positioning of ROVs, AUVs and towed bodies,
Wave energy company AW-Energy has joined the E-fuel research project looking to drive forward the commercialisation of the electrofuel (e-fuel) production using sustainable electricity and sequestered carbon dioxide.
BlueInvest and Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) have joined forces to mobilise private investment in the marine energy sector.
Finnish shipping companies ESL Shipping and Meriaura are participating in a consortium that recently launched the E-fuel research project in Finland.
TECO 2030, an Oslo-based engineering and equipment development company, has partnered up with Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in Holland to develop zero-emission hydrogen-based fuel cell propulsion. The partners are set to focus on all types of river going vessels, such as push tugs, dredgers, passenger an
Danish company Wavepiston has closed its crowdfunding campaign having successfully raised over €2.4 million for its wave energy technology and projects.
UK-based Windship Technology has unveiled its zero-emission ship design and announced an investment partnership with DNV GL, one of the world’s leading classification agencies. The vessel design features a patented triple-wing rig as well as a new diesel-electric ship drive system that eliminates CO
Irish company DesignPro Renewables has concluded its hydrokinetic turbine pilot programme at SEENEOH test site in France.
The Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE) has opened a call for applications from suitably qualified consortia for research and development funding to support the decarbonisation of the energy system in Northern Ireland.
Swedish wave energy company Eco Wave Power has won the European Commission’s BlueInvest Award in the People’s Choice category.
