Offshore Wind
Sabik Completes Buoyage of Dolwin2 Construction Site
Sabik, a specialist in sea marking for offshore wind farms, has successfully executed the order for buoyage at the construction site of the DolWin beta converter station. Together with Boskalis Offshore, the company deployed four buoys within less than 24 hours. With the completion of the protected
Vestas Promotes Wind Energy by Entering Volvo Ocean Race
“Vestas Wind,” the first-ever Danish boat to compete in the Volvo Ocean Race, will showcase Vestas’ products and services, enhance customer relations and bolster Vestas’ profitable growth strategy on its race around the world. Starting in October, the Volvo Ocean Race will embark on its 12th edition
Siemens’ First Service Operation Vessel Sailing to Norway
The hull of one of Siemens’ new service operation vessels (SOVs) is on its way towards Norwegian Havyard shipyard, where it is supposed to arrive any day now. On July 19, 2014, the hull was launched at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey, reported Ingo Bischof, Siemens’ Project Manager for Offshore Service
Siemens’ First Service Operation Vessel Sailing to Norway
The hull of one of Siemens’ new service operation vessels (SOVs) is on its way towards Norwegian Havyard shipyard, where it is supposed to arrive any day now. On July 19, 2014, the hull was launched at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey, reported Ingo Bischof, Siemens’ Project Manager for Offshore Service
In Search of Solid Foundations at Offshore Wind Installation and Maintenance Conference
On 29 October 2014 the Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference (OWIM) in Amsterdam will be the place to meet the international offshore wind community. The fifth OWIM Conference addresses the multiple challenges associated with solid future industry growth. This year’s conference theme
Trawlercat Marine Developing Two Improved W2W Vessel Models
Trawlercat Marine Designs (TMD), a specialised power catamaran design company, officially entered the 2010 UK Carbon Trust OWA competition with a very innovative 20m “North Sea-Cat” vessel design. However, the company has revised its 2010 competition entry design with two new models. The Offshore Wi
Orga to Showcase Its New Wind Turbine Marking & Lighting System at WindEnergy 2014
Orga Aviation will present its new smart LED obstruction marking and lighting system at the first-ever WindEnergy 2014 trade fair in Hamburg, Germany, from 23–26 September. With 40 years of experience and knowledge in design, developing and manufacturing smart obstruction lights, Dutch company Orga
Orga to Showcase Its New Wind Turbine Marking & Lighting System at WindEnergy 2014
Orga Aviation will present its new smart LED obstruction marking and lighting system at the first-ever WindEnergy 2014 trade fair in Hamburg, Germany, from 23–26 September. With 40 years of experience and knowledge in design, developing and manufacturing smart obstruction lights, Dutch company Orga
UK Manufacturer Enters OW Industry, Triples Its Turnover in One Year
The growth in the UK offshore wind market is helping a South Shields manufacturer, Complete Fabrication Services (CFS), triple its turnover in just twelve months. Complete Fabrication Services (CFS), which has been supported by the GROW:OffshoreWind service delivered in partnership with the Manufact
Canada Funds Innovative PEV Smart Grid Project
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, has announced a new, additional inve
Canada Funds Innovative PEV Smart Grid Project
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, has announced a new, additional inve
Offshore Wind Brings GBP 8 Mln to Precision Sheet Metal Company
A precision sheet metal specialist is exploiting the growth in offshore wind after it secured £8m of new contracts for two of the world’s largest manufacturing names. Mec Com, which employs 120 people at its Hixon base, has beat off international competition to deliver assembly and testing for Sieme
IRENA Explores Potential of Four Ocean Energy Technologies
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a series of technology papers exploring the potential for power generation and other sustainable applications from ocean energy. The papers cover the main features and current status of four technology types: tidal energy; wave energy;
IRENA Explores Potential of Four Ocean Energy Technologies
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a series of technology papers exploring the potential for power generation and other sustainable applications from ocean energy. The papers cover the main features and current status of four technology types: tidal energy; wave energy;