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Norway: ULSTEIN Designs Nominated for Innovation Awards
Three ULSTEIN developed designs were appointed as nominees for innovation awards in 2012, the ULSTEIN Windlifter, the Northern Light Drill Tower and the Polarcus Amani. The ULSTEIN Windlifter, developed by Dutch companies Ulstein Idea Equipment Solutions and Ulstein Sea of Solutions, is a turbine in
German Government Approves Draft Law for Armed Guards
The German government has finally approved the draft law that will ultimately govern the employment of private maritime security companies on board Germany-flagged vessels. However, the new rules are not expected to be in place for at least another 12 months. The federal export control authority BAF
Idreco Delivers Dredger to Philipp Kies (The Netherlands)
Last week Idreco delivered the first dredger for the company PHILIPP & CO KG. This ISD 250 has an underwater pump and engine with a suction depth of 32 meters. The dredger is equipped with our PK 250 pump driven by our electric direct drive system with a 280 KW motor. Production capacity up to [&hel
Denmark: Bladt Finishes Final Foundation for Anholt
Late last night, the final foundation for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm was finished. The crew had been working hard through the day to finish the final one of the 111 foundations which they have been working on for the past months. Now the last ones are finally ready to be shipped from Bladt Indust
Denmark: Bladt Finishes Final Foundation for Anholt
Late last night, the final foundation for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm was finished. The crew had been working hard through the day to finish the final one of the 111 foundations which they have been working on for the past months. Now the last ones are finally ready to be shipped from Bladt Indust
Gemany: HUSUM WindEnergy Carries WindMade Label
Being awarded the WindMade label emphasises HUSUM WindEnergy 2012’s commitment to the use of renewable energy. The WindMade label is granted by a non-profit organisation solely to enterprises that draw a share of their power from renewable energy sources – and in the case of exhibitions and events t
UK: Medmerry Dredging Makes Progress
Coastal defence works at Medmerry have started on 28 June. The dredgers Sospan Dau (71m) and Shoreway (98m) are supposed to dredge shingle from licensed dredging areas east of the Isle of Wight and then discharge the materials onto the beach near the Bunn Leisure Caravan Park, between the newly cons
Tanker Industry Faces Tumultuous Tides
Tanker industry is facing tumultuous tides as the oil traders are backing out of the market, causing reduction of chartering demand and thus inflicting considerable losses. As reported by Bloomberg, the biggest oil-tankers are experiencing 17-month low due to Chinese economic setback for a sixth qua
UK: Wood Group Chairman Steps Down
Wood Group announced today a number of Board changes that will become effective 1 November 2012. * Chairman, Sir Ian Wood, will retire as Chairman and from the Board. Sir Ian has been Chairman since 1982 and was CEO from 1967 to 2006 * CEO, Allister Langlands, will become Chairman. Allister has been
Dutch Defence Organisation Makes Security for Merchant Shipping Cheaper
Minister of Defence Hillen is making it cheaper for shipping companies to deploy marines on board merchant ships passing through waters off the coast of Somalia. These military personnel protect vulnerable vessels from pirates in Vessel Protection Detachments (VPDs). The Dutch shippers’ organisation
Bus Eireann Launches First Natural Gas Bus in Ireland
The Minister for Public and Commuter Transport, Alan Kelly, TD, has officially announced Bus Éireann’s trial of the country’s first natural gas-powered bus in a move that may help reduce fuel costs and benefit the environment. The natural gas-powered city bus is operating across a number of city rou
Germany Keeps Leading Position in European Offshore Wind Market
Germany has kept its leading position on the European market, being the sole provider of offshore wind turbines in the first half of 2012, since just three German companies managed to connect their turbines to the grid. Reuters reports. In terms of the installed capacity, Siemens is leading with the
UK: NAREC’s Drive Train Test Facility Advancing on Schedule
Construction is well underway on the site of the £35m wind turbine drive train testing facility at Narec in Blyth, Northumberland. The main test hall will be completed by the end of the year and test rig components will then begin to be assembled onsite. The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is in
UK: Lincs Offshore Wind Farm in Front of Finish Line
As the the Lincs offshore wind farm is in its preparation stage to begin with the power transmission to the National Grid, the developers have brought it in front of the finish line. A total of 75 turbines should be operational by the end of summer, Centrica, which acquired this project in 2004 from