Offshore Wind
UK: Energy Minister Recognises Subsea Excellence at ROVOP
The UK Secretary of State for energy and climate change has hailed subsea services company ROVOP as ‘a leading specialist in its field’ and one which is ensuring that the country remains at the global vanguard of the energy industry. The Rt Hon Ed Davey was speaking as ROVOP announced that it had fu
Ireland: Research and Markets Releases Global Wind Power Industry Report
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Analyzing Trends in the Global Wind Power Industry” report to their offering. This R’search presents Analyzing Trends in the Global Wind Power Industry – an analysis of the major trends as observed in the wind power industry worldwide. The repo
GL RC Certifies Deutsche WindGuard Offshore Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has certified Deutsche WindGuard Offshore GmbH’s Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) courses. Helicopter transport is an important way for technical personnel to reach offshore wind farm installations, but before getting on board, a certified training cou
GL RC Certifies Deutsche WindGuard Offshore Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has certified Deutsche WindGuard Offshore GmbH’s Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) courses. Helicopter transport is an important way for technical personnel to reach offshore wind farm installations, but before getting on board, a certified training cou
Holland Shipyards Commences Conversion of Two Ships into Offshore Wind Farm Vessels
Holland Shipyards has commenced conversion work on two ships owned by Chevalier Floatels, The Motorship informs. Chevalier Floatels assigned Holland Shipyards last year to undertake the necessary work on former passenger ferries, built in 2007, to convert them into vessels for staff accommodation an
The Netherlands: Ballast Nedam and Mammoet Ink Noordoostpolder Contract
Siemens Nederland has signed a contract with Ballast Nedam and Mammoet for the Near Shore Wind farm Noordoostpolder in the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands. Ballast Nedam’s contribution will consist of the engineering, supply and installation of the foundations for the 48 turbines. Afterwards, Mammoet
UK: CWind Grows Charter Vessel Fleet
CWind’s charter fleet is continuing to grow in response to continued high demand for its offshore wind farm vessels and services. The CWind Adventure, a CTruk 20T workboat, is the latest addition to the fleet. The vessel, an innovative evolution of the successful original design by CTruk, was named
Great Yarmouth Hosts UK and Ireland Vessel Co-operative Conference
On Tuesday this week the UK and Ireland Vessel Co-operative conference took place under the motto “Team – Together Eevryone Achieves More”, at the Furzedown Hotel in Great Yarmouth. Following the welcoming speeches by co-organiser Andy Iannetta and the Mayor of Great Yarmouth, the delegates from win
Great Yarmouth Hosts UK and Ireland Vessel Co-operative Conference
On Tuesday this week the UK and Ireland Vessel Co-operative conference took place under the motto “Team – Together Eevryone Achieves More”, at the Furzedown Hotel in Great Yarmouth. Following the welcoming speeches by co-organiser Andy Iannetta and the Mayor of Great Yarmouth, the delegates from win
VIDEO: Orkney Leading the Way in Offshore Renewables
Orkney has dived deep into offshore renewables, and yesterday’s announcement of the Government’s funding for European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney has proved its status of a leader in marine renewable energy. Also, the South West Marine Energy Park in south west England and The Pentland Fir
Prysmian Signs EUR 50 Million Deutsche Bucht Contract
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a new contract worth in excess of 50 million euro by TenneT, operator of transmission systems in Germany and the Netherlands, for the connection of the Offshore Wind Park (OWP) Deutsche Bucht, located in
UK: Wind Energy Output Increases 33 Pct
It’s official – statistics just released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change show a massive leap in the amount of clean electricity being generated for British homes, businesses and factories by wind power. DECC says wind energy output increased by 33% in 2012 compared to the previous yea
UK: Wind Energy Output Increases 33 Pct
It’s official – statistics just released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change show a massive leap in the amount of clean electricity being generated for British homes, businesses and factories by wind power. DECC says wind energy output increased by 33% in 2012 compared to the previous yea
Crown Estate’s Study Confirms Offshore Wind Sector Can Deliver Government’s Ambition (UK)
The Crown Estate has today published a study of the UK offshore wind market that reviews the existing programme, and identifies future opportunities and potential challenges. Among the key findings, the report concludes that the offshore wind sector is capable of meeting the government’s ambition of