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UK: Feasibility Study for Outer Hebrides Harbours
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar government is inviting tenders for consultants to provide a comprehensive overview of the feasibility of all Outer Hebrides harbours as service and maintenance bases for the marine renewable energy industry. As a secondary aim, the study should also provide an assessment of
Germany: Schleswig-Holstein Government Goes Offshore
The state government of Schleswig-Holstein is interested in its ports particularly with regard to the energy revolution and its emphasis for offshore energy development. Demand for port areas in the German North Sea coast to supply the offshore wind turbines is expected to grow strongly. With this i
Germany: Hauff-Technik Presents Custom-Made Solutions at Husum Fair
Last Saturday marked the end of this year’s HUSUM WindEnergy, in which Hauff-Technik was taking part for the first time and which is recognised internationally as one of the leading trade fairs in the area of renewable energy. This year, with more than 36,000 visitors from 90 countries visiting the
The Netherlands: Acta Marine Expands Fleet with Damen Shoalbusters
Damen Shipyards Group will be supplying Acta Marine with four Shoalbuster anchor handling tugs. Three of the anchor handling tugs will be supplied from Damen Marine Services’ charter fleet, while Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld will be supplying the fourth, a new Shoalbuster, in March 2013. “Shoalbuster
Golar LNG Partners Mulls Bond Issue, Bermuda
Golar LNG Partners is contemplating issuing new senior unsecured bonds in the Norwegian bond market with maturity in October 2017. The net proceeds from the Bond Issue shall be used firstly for repayment of the existing approximately USD 223 million shareholder loan from Golar LNG Limited and second
UK’s Offshore Wind Sector Reaches Milestone
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine energy industries, is celebrating a milestone month for the offshore wind sector. The UK now has more than 2.67 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity installed – enough to power more than 1,800,000 British homes. This represents more
UK’s Offshore Wind Sector Reaches Milestone
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine energy industries, is celebrating a milestone month for the offshore wind sector. The UK now has more than 2.67 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity installed – enough to power more than 1,800,000 British homes. This represents more
IMECHE Supports Business Development in Oman, Qatar and UAE
Since the historic first visit of CEO, Stephen Tetlow, to the Middle East in October 2011, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has been forging ever closer links with engineers in the region. Institution’s International Business Development Manager, Rachel Leech, undertook a visit to the Middle
UK: GL Garrad Hassan Names New Non-Executive Chairman and President
Dr Andrew Garrad will hand day-to-day leadership responsibility for the GL Group’s renewable energy business segment to Dr RV Ahilan, who will become President of the business in mid-October. Dr Andrew Garrad will take up the position of Non-Executive Chairman. The GL Group’s Renewables business seg
IADC Presents Safety Award 2012 to DEME (Belgium)
Each year the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) singles out a specific project or programme amongst its member companies as an example of excellence in safety. This year the IADC Board is happy to announce that the 2012 Safety Award has been presented to DEME nv for the implemen
Russia: Gazprom Considers LNG as Fuel
The Gazprom delegation headed by Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee is taking part in the 16th International Conference “Sakhalin Oil and Gas 2012”. At the keynote session Alexander Medvedev delivered a speech about Gazprom’s strategy in Asia. It was emphasized
Belgium: Sarens and Rebo Sign MoU
The Sarens Group ltd. (Wolvertem) and REBO ltd (Oostende) have signed a memorandum of understanding on the Rebo site in Oostende on Tuesday 11th September. In this agreement both partners commit themselves to cooperate intensively in the field of logistics of offshore related assignments. The Rebo s
UK: Great News for Southampton Container Terminal
When the first paving slab is lifted into place, the £150m construction of a new berth at Southampton’s container terminal will commence. This capital development project will allow ultra-large container carriers to dock in the city. According to BBC News, the quay will be 500m (1640ft) long with fi
DEME Chooses IHS Operational Risk Solution (USA)
IHS, the leading source of information and analytics, announced that Belgian dredging and hydraulic engineering group DEME N.V. has chosen the IHS Operational Risk Solution to improve the company’s incident management and action-tracking processes. “Safety is a key priority for all of our projects,”