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The Netherlands: WiFi to Address Fixed Offshore Wind Turbine Problems
The effects of operational loads and wind loads on offshore wind turbines are well understood. At most sites, however, the water depth is such that breaking or near-breaking waves will occur causing impulsive excitation of the foundation and consequently, considerable stresses and displacements in t
Danish Ambassador Visits Belfast Harbour (UK)
Today the new Danish Ambassador to the UK was welcomed by DONG Energy at Belfast Harbour. The Harbour is currently being completely rebuilt so that it can be used for offshore wind installation. Henrik Scheinemann, Senior Director at DONG Energy was on site wrapped up warm to welcome Anne Hedensted
Statnett Reports USD 174 Million Profit for 2011 (Norway)
The Statnett Group reports profit after tax for 2011 of NOK 1 000 million, the corresponding figure for 2010 was NOK 2 198 million. In the fourth quarter of 2011 profit after tax was NOK 226 million, compared to NOK 567 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. In the fourth quarter of 2011 total [&hel
Hexicon to Install Offshore Wind Platform (Malta)
A Swedish company is planning to install a floating platform, 480m wide, with 36 wind turbines off the coast of Malta. Hexicon AB has submitted the project description statement (PDS) to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority. Within the framework of EU Directive 2001/77 EC and the national go
Hexicon to Install Offshore Wind Platform (Malta)
A Swedish company is planning to install a floating platform, 480m wide, with 36 wind turbines off the coast of Malta. Hexicon AB has submitted the project description statement (PDS) to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority. Within the framework of EU Directive 2001/77 EC and the national go
UK: FLEX LNG Issues New Shares to Members of BoD
FLEX LNG said that the Board of Directors of the company has resolved to issue 280,761 new shares to the members of the Board of Directors post the 2011 ASM to 31 December 2011, as part of their remuneration for that period. The shares will be issued and registered as soon as possible, FLEX LNG [&he
Graham Construction Bags New Port Deal (UK)
Graham Construction has announced a £19m deal to build a new port in the north of England. The Company has also recently won business on major marine projects in Scotland including Kennacraig Ferry Terminal and Fife Energy Park. Graham will construct a new 250m jetty, a 195m pier jetty, a floating p
Denmark: MS Selandia Marks 100 Years of Diesel Propulsion
Exactly 100 years ago, the Danish ship Selandia set an example for international shipping as a pioneer within CO2 reduction. Now MAN Diesel & Turbo is ready for yet another environmental quantum leap. The M/S Selandia marked the beginning of the end of steamships. As the first ocean-going ship, she
UK: ISF Launches New on Board Training Book for Engine Ratings
In order to take account of the 2010 amendments to the IMO STCW Convention, which came into force in January 2012, and which for the first time will make it mandatory for trainee engine ratings to provide evidence of structured on board training, ISF has updated its widely used On Board Training Rec
Aker Reports 18 Pct Revenue Growth (Norway)
Aker Solutions reported an 18 percent increase in revenues and a solid operating result in the fourth quarter of 2011, reflecting strong market conditions and high activity in the oil and gas industry. Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2011 amounted to NOK 11 600 million, compared with NOK 9 794 mil
UK: Port of Cairnryan Unveils Harbour Development Plan
Port of Cairnryan Limited has unveiled future development plans for its harbour. Port of Cairnryan Limited is the statutory harbour authority for the port of Cairnryan, located on the west coast of Scotland. The port has two operational berths, which are both run for ferry services across the Irish
MCM Talks Post Evacuation Planning at RenewableUK Health & Safety 2012 Conference (UK)
Media and Crisis Management Ltd (MCM) was among the key speakers to 400 delegates at the RenewableUK Health & Safety 2012 conference in Manchester earlier this month. Presenting at the session on Safety & Emergency Response in Offshore Wind, Matthew Sharp, Managing Director of MCM, told delegates th
France: Bocca Beaches to Get New Sand
Ville de Cannes has invited bidders for the beach replenishment works. Project details: – Dredging of sand from a designated site and grading following sample analysis, into materials to be used in the replenishment of the Bocca beaches by marine transportation; – Bathymetry and surveys required of
Norway: Hammerfest LNG Exports Cargo
Norway’s Hammerfest LNG terminal shipped a liquefied natural gas cargo yesterday, according to shipping data. The cargo is being hauled by the Maran Gas Coronis, a 145,800 cubic-meter tanker. The destination of the cargo is unknown as this moment. The Hammerfest terminal, operated by Statoil, has a