Offshore Wind
GDG to Discuss Foundation Innovation at LORC Symposium
Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions Ltd. (GDG) will present their insights on foundation innovations for the offshore wind sector at an International Symposium held in Denmark next week. The 2014 LORC Symposium will include a discussion under the general topic of ‘Cost reduction through innovation’ on th
EMS Sets Up Offshore Service Station Borkum
After redesign and rebuilding in the beginning of 2014, the EMS Maritime Offshore is now able to offer pallet racks, small parts shelves, office facilities, sanitary space, locker room and a fully equipped break room. For Handling of goods, the EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH offers their own forklift (u
Clyde Blowers Acquires Ferguson Shipbuilders
Clyde Blowers Capital was selected as the preferred bidder for Ferguson Shipbuilders, writes BBC. Earlier this month, the shipyard announced its closure while sending home 70 workers. The company will now upgrade the facility and turn to renewables in order to create up to 120 jobs. Clyde Blowers Ca
Clyde Blowers Acquires Ferguson Shipbuilders
Clyde Blowers Capital was selected as the preferred bidder for Ferguson Shipbuilders, writes BBC. Earlier this month, the shipyard announced its closure while sending home 70 workers. The company will now upgrade the facility and turn to renewables in order to create up to 120 jobs. Clyde Blowers Ca
USA Scientists Assess Navigation Safety Risks of Offshore Wind
Plans to pin offshore wind turbines to the seafloor in the Atlantic Ocean has raised questions about potential risks to commercial shipping traffic, as vessels maneuver around the installations. To address this potential risk, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) scientists have developed an
Wind Power and E&P Up Dong’s Results
The Board of Directors of Dong Energy A/S today approved the interim financial report for H1 2014.
Navitus Bay’s Survey Vessel Helps Out Local Coastguard
A survey vessel deployed at the Navitus Bay offshore wind site to examine the seabed has helped the Portland Coastguard carry out its rescue exercise. Horizon Geosciences is performing site investigation works on behalf of Navitus Bay Development Limited, using its Horizon GeoBay DP 2 vessel. On Aug
ABB Develops Complete System for UHVDC Power Transmission
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has successfully developed all major equipment required for the deployment of 1,100 kilovolt (kV) UHVDC power transmission systems. This advance in technology enhances power transfer capacity to 10,000 megawatts (MW) and extends the distance ca
ABB Develops Complete System for UHVDC Power Transmission
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has successfully developed all major equipment required for the deployment of 1,100 kilovolt (kV) UHVDC power transmission systems. This advance in technology enhances power transfer capacity to 10,000 megawatts (MW) and extends the distance ca
2020 Wave and Tidal Energy Forecast Report Published
Wave and tidal energy are methods of harnessing energy of oceans for power generation. Countries around the world are increasingly looking to utilize these forms of renewable energy as they provide a constant and steady source of clean energy. Abundance of ocean surface and significant potential of
CWind Expands Its Fleet
CWind, a provider of integrated services to the offshore wind industry, today announced it has launched its new vessel CWind Fulmar in a naming ceremony in Brightlingsea. The CWind Fulmar, built by CTruk Ltd at its Brightlingsea boatyard, is due to join three other CWind vessels on a 3-year O&M cont
Damen Delivers Second Vessel to OWS
Offshore Wind Services’ (OWS) latest Damen vessel – the Fast Crew Supplier 2008 ‘Offshore Waddenzee’ – was officially named at Damen Oranjewerf Amsterdam, on August 22. The FCS 2008 is the second vessel the Dutch company, which is a specialist in the provision of crew transfer vessels to the offshor
Orkney Museum to Host Exhibition on Renewable Energy
Thursday September 4 sees the opening of an exhibition of drawings at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, which chart the development of a wind farm in the Moray Firth. ‘Beatrice Works’ by Sue Jane Taylor, follows the creation of a major new development in the offshore renewables sector. The exhibi
Orkney Museum to Host Exhibition on Renewable Energy
Thursday September 4 sees the opening of an exhibition of drawings at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, which chart the development of a wind farm in the Moray Firth. ‘Beatrice Works’ by Sue Jane Taylor, follows the creation of a major new development in the offshore renewables sector. The exhibi