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UK: Predicting Wave Power to Double Electricity Output
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 renewab
Offshore Wind Energy: “Safety at Sea Has the Highest Priority” (Germany)
The use of real offshore technology is indispensable for sound training of personnel for deployment in offshore wind farms, and for their safety on site. “Preparedness for emergencies, concepts for the saving and recovery of employees in emergency situations, and the maintenance of industrial health
Offshore Wind Energy: “Safety at Sea Has the Highest Priority” (Germany)
The use of real offshore technology is indispensable for sound training of personnel for deployment in offshore wind farms, and for their safety on site. “Preparedness for emergencies, concepts for the saving and recovery of employees in emergency situations, and the maintenance of industrial health
Norway: Boskalis Offshore to Exhibit at OTC
Boskalis Offshore and Smit Lamnalco will be exhibiting at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2012, 28-31 August 2012 at Stavanger, Norway, at booth stand no. 996/13, hall J. The Offshore Technology Conference is the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields
Finland: Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Modernizes Production
Pemamek Oy Ltd was recently awarded a contract of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, construction and delivery of a micro panel line. Commissioning in early 2013, the new modern micro panel line replaces the existing one. This new line will substantially increase shipyard’s productivity and therefore impro
Poulsen to Take Over Dong Energy CEO Seat Next Week (Denmark)
Dong Energy has informed that Henrik Poulsen will officially take over as the company’s CEO on Monday, August 27. Poulsen says that he is looking forward to meeting his new colleagues and get an introduction to the business units, customers, shareholders and DONG Energy’s different locations from po
Norway: Multi Maritime to Develop New Vessels for Artic Shipping
Multi Maritime has previously designed two fish feed vessels for Artic Shipping. The new vessels will represent the next generation of fish feed vessels as they contain several new features to increase efficiency and quality. The vessels will be able to carry general bulk cargoes, which enables them
GSP Denies Rumors of Selling Pipelay Vessel (Romania)
Romania’s GSP Offshore has denied reports by some media which claimed that the company was in negotiations to sell it pipelay vessel, GSP Falcon. Contrary to reports, GSP said that “there are no negotiations underway for its pipelay vessel GSP Falcon to be sold. GSP Falcon is currently operating in
IMO Welcomes Ratification of Maritime Labour Convention (UK)
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 th
Foster Wheeler to Open New Office in UK
Foster Wheeler AG announced today that the company is planning to open a new upstream office in Woking, UK, expanding its existing upstream capability in response to its success in this market sector and the growth opportunities this market offers. The new office in Dukes Court, Woking, is being est
Germany: Reliable Composite Blades for Wind Energy
The renewable energy industry is advancing worldwide and the wind industry is growing in both the energy marketplace and in the size of turbines. As energy providers add up the costs of maintenance, the demands are on wind turbine makers to ensure reliability particularly in the blades, which are ex
Reportlinker Publishes Global LNG Market to 2020 Research Report
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global LNG Market to 2020 – Emerging Suppliers, Changing Trade Dynamics and New Technologies to Usher in a Paradigm Shift. Summary “Global LNG Market to 2020 – Emerging Suppliers, Changing Trade Dynamics and
Irish Ports: Shipping Volume Down in Q2
The volume of port and shipping traffic through the Republic of Ireland declined in the second quarter of 2012 according to the latest figures released today (22nd August 2012) by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO). The latest analysis of the traffic data indicates that only one of the fiv
Qatari LNG Bound for UK
The Al Ghashamiya LNG carrier, with a capacity of 217,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal from Qatar on August 29, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering