Offshore Wind
Iceni Boosts Offshore Fleet
Alicat Workboats Ltd has received a £2.1 million order from a local company, Iceni Marine Services Ltd. of Lowestoft for a Global Marine-designed Alicat 21m Catamaran. The new vessel is to be delivered to Iceni Marine Services during Q1, 2015 from Great Yarmouth. The Alicat 21m vessel, yet to be nam
Busy December for Alicat Workboats
So far, December has seen a record number of operators using Alicat’s vessel lift and turnkey maintenance services. With eight wind farm support vessels (WFSVs) plus other smaller craft standing on the yard at the same time, the lift has been busy on a daily basis with some vessels being returned to
Ed Davey Responds to Lima Climate Deal
UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey has responded to the new agreement reached by UN members to tackle climate change. Ed Davey said: “This is an agreement that unites all nations, unlocking the door to the world’s first global climate deal in Paris next year. “The talks wer
Lima Talks Set World on Track to New Universal Climate Agreement
A new 2015 agreement on climate change, that will harness action by all nations, took a further important step forward in Lima following two weeks of negotiations by over 190 countries. Nations concluded by elaborating the elements of the new agreement, scheduled to be agreed in Paris in late 2015,
Lima Talks Set World on Track to New Universal Climate Agreement
A new 2015 agreement on climate change, that will harness action by all nations, took a further important step forward in Lima following two weeks of negotiations by over 190 countries. Nations concluded by elaborating the elements of the new agreement, scheduled to be agreed in Paris in late 2015,
Squid Tackles Rough Seas (VIDEO)
Last week’s ‘weatherbomb’ created large waves, particularly in the north and west of Scotland, where WaveNET ‘Squid’ unit was under test at Kishorn Port in Wester Ross. Roslin-based company, Albatern, developed a device that harnesses wave energy. It comprises a hollow central riser tube connected t
Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Awaits Next Phase
A proposal to build a tidal lagoon that would generate clean energy from the tides in Swansea Bay has entered a new phase. The examination period by the UK Planning Inspectorate closed on December 10. The Planning Inspectorate has three months to prepare a report on the application to the Secretary
CARGO TRANSFER SYSTEM: Paving the way for the transfer of larger cargos
In the very first edition of Offshore WIND we reported on access systems as the means for safe transfers of personnel to offshore wind turbines. At that time it was still a relatively new topic in this industry. We discussed the systems by Dutch company Ampelmann Operations B.V. and by Offshore Solu
CARGO TRANSFER SYSTEM: Paving the way for the transfer of larger cargos
In the very first edition of Offshore WIND we reported on access systems as the means for safe transfers of personnel to offshore wind turbines. At that time it was still a relatively new topic in this industry. We discussed the systems by Dutch company Ampelmann Operations B.V. and by Offshore Solu
SSE Backs Northern Irish Students
SSE Airtricity, Northern Ireland’s second largest energy provider, has handed a welcome financial boost to 22 students from Ulster University and South West Regional College, through a £100,000 Scholarship Fund. Launched by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry MLA in August, the Scholar
Rebo-Terminal Hosts Belgian Offshore Day
On Wednesday December 10th, the first edition of the Belgian Offshore Day took place on the Rebo-site in the Port of Oostende. The Belgian Offshore Day is a business event that completely fits within the framework of the offshore wind business. All regional players operating in the sector were prese
Scotland Releases National Marine Plan
Scottish Government has unveiled the first National Marine plan ensuring sustainable economic growth of a range of marine industries and protect and enhance the marine environment. The National Marine Plan will cover all of Scotland’s sea out to 200 nautical miles and will apply to the exercise of d
Scotland Releases National Marine Plan
Scottish Government has unveiled the first National Marine plan ensuring sustainable economic growth of a range of marine industries and protect and enhance the marine environment. The National Marine Plan will cover all of Scotland’s sea out to 200 nautical miles and will apply to the exercise of d
UKRN Guide to Facilitate GBP 100 Bln Investment
UKRN has launched a guide to support current and future investment in the UK’s regulated infrastructure sectors. The guide was prepared by KPMG and is principally aimed at investors new to one or more of the sectors, but will also be useful for existing investors. The guide aids investors by clearly