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Denmark: Siemens Completes 75 Meter Long Rotor Blades
Siemens has produced the first batch of its new 75 meter long B75 rotor blades. They will be installed on the second prototype of Siemens’ 6-MW offshore wind turbine, which will be erected in the second half of the year in Denmark’s Østerild Test Station. The 75 meter long B75 Quantum Blade demonstr
Ireland: Limerick Dredging Project Completed
Waterways Ireland has successfully completed dredging maintenance in Limerick City around Sarsfield Lock, reports afloat.ie. The work programme was carefully planned approximately 18 months in advance and involved extensive consultation with National Parks and Wildlife Service, Shannon Foynes Port C
The Netherlands: APM Terminals Orders 36 Lift-AGVs
In March 2012, APM Terminals Maasvlakte II announced an order for 36 diesel-electric Lift-Automated Guided Vehicles (Lift-AGVs) from Gottwald representing the first terminal operator to use Lift-AGVs in operations. Now, APM Terminals pushes the boundaries even further by changing the scope from dies
UK: Bladt to Participate in RenewableUK’s Event
Bladt Industries will participate in RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition on the 13th and 14th June The company will be at stand no. 311, where visitors can learn more about Bladt Industries, and those with an upcoming project can discuss it with its project managers. Bladt Ind
UK: Seajacks to Exhibit at Global Offshore Wind
Seajacks will be exhibiting at the RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition on the 13th and 14th June in London ExCel. Seajacks will be at stand number 439. RenewableUK’s 11th annual offshore conference and exhibition will have a global focus. UK and emerging markets will showcase
Eight-Year-Old Names Latest Alicat Vessel (UK)
For eight-year-old Cerys Jones it was the thrill of choosing the name for the newest Alicat Workboat built in Great Yarmouth – for the company it was the latest leg in a £10.5m contract to provide crew transfer vessels for the London Array windfarm. Thanks to Cerys, the new boat will be called Ellid
Eight-Year-Old Names Latest Alicat Vessel (UK)
For eight-year-old Cerys Jones it was the thrill of choosing the name for the newest Alicat Workboat built in Great Yarmouth – for the company it was the latest leg in a £10.5m contract to provide crew transfer vessels for the London Array windfarm. Thanks to Cerys, the new boat will be called Ellid
UK: Jersey Plans Mast to Measure Wind Power
Jersey’s Environment Department is planning to install masts on offshore reefs at the Minquiers and Ecrehous, according to the BBC. The 10 meter masts will measure the power of the wind in those areas. Even though there are no plans for wind farm development near the reefs, marine biologist Nic Joua
Van Oord Shows Great Results in Lithuania
It was established on the 8th of June 2012 that the company „Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors BV“ has already excavated 1 027 354 cubic meters of soil pursuant to the contract agreement on Klaipeda Port channel dredging and widening. These dredging works were launched on the 22 nd of April.
The Netherlands: APM Terminals Orders 28 Automated Cranes from Kuenz
APM Terminals Rotterdam Maasvlakte II has selected 26 Automated Rail Mounted Gantry (ARMG) Cranes and two Rail Cranes from the Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz. The selection reflects a comprehensive bidding process designed to find the safest, most efficient, highest productivity cranes for the co
UK Signs Piracy Deal with Mauritius
Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron and his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam signed a deal for suspected pirates caught by the British navy to be prosecuted on the Indian Ocean island. Cameron said the agreement signalled that Indian Ocean states were stepping up the battle against pi
UK: Xodus Group Welcomes Dr Mark Hutchinson
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Dr Mark Hutchinson into the new position of Head of Advanced Engineering to promote technical engineering excellence on global energy projects. Dr Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience, particularly in renewable energy projects. Chartered
UK: Xodus Group Welcomes Dr Mark Hutchinson
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Dr Mark Hutchinson into the new position of Head of Advanced Engineering to promote technical engineering excellence on global energy projects. Dr Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience, particularly in renewable energy projects. Chartered
UK: Humber to Launch New Renewables Brand
The marketing of the Humber to potential investors in offshore wind will step up a gear next week with the launch of the new Humber Renewables brand and a major exhibition presence. The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, which is leading the work, will launch the brand and a new brochure promoting