Offshore Wind
UK: Severn Barrage Could Be Cheaper than Offshore Wind
On 30th January, Hafren Power – which plans to build an 18km (11 mile) tidal power station across the Severn Estuary to generate zero carbon electricity – pledged to work with all stakeholders to protect ports and wildlife. Tony Pryor, Hafren Power’s Chief Executive, said: “We will deliver green, sa
Ireland: Research and Markets Adds ‘Analysis of Vestas Wind Systems’ to Its Offering
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Analysis of Vestas Wind Systems” company profile to its offering. Vestas Wind Systems is a Denmark based wind power systems company with an installed power capacity of 50,000 MW. The company addresses three business segments namely manufacturin
Navitus Bay Releases Schedule for Public Consultation in February (UK)
As recently announced, the latest plans for the proposed Navitus Bay offshore wind farm are open to comment of the local community. Phase Three of Navitus Bay’s comprehensive public consultation programme started on February 1st and will run until April 5th. Navitus Bay Development Limited, the deve
Navitus Bay Releases Schedule for Public Consultation in February (UK)
As recently announced, the latest plans for the proposed Navitus Bay offshore wind farm are open to comment of the local community. Phase Three of Navitus Bay’s comprehensive public consultation programme started on February 1st and will run until April 5th. Navitus Bay Development Limited, the deve
UK’s First Accredited Bird Surveys
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has awarded the UK’s first accreditation for the identification and enumeration of birds from aerial photographs to APEM Ltd. The results of the analysis provide information on bird populations, which can form an integral part of environmental monitori
Top Stories from the Last Week of January
UK: First Two Siemens 6-MW Wind Turbines Successfully Installed at Gunfleet Sands Together with its partner DONG Energy, Siemens has at the same time pulled off a double pioneering feat: with the very first deployment of the new installation vessel, two Siemens wind turbines of the six-megawatt clas
Germany: Cuxport Needs Additional Space for Further Growth
The port services provider Cuxport has issued an upbeat assessment of its business operations in 2012. The company handled about 1.6 million tonnes of goods that entered or left the port. Cuxport particularly enjoyed high growth rates in its automobile logistics operations. But it was also able to e
UK: Engineering Services Required for Port of Dundee
The Port of Dundee is experiencing high levels of investment demand from manufacturers in the offshore wind sector. Scottish Enterprise, together with Forth Ports, are considering options for the development of the Port of Dundee to maximise these opportunities. One component of this is the potentia
Vessel Co-Operative Grows, UK-Ireland Conference on Its Way
CLS Offshore has joined the UK Vessel Co-Operative (established by Offshore Marine Support Ltd and Energy Marine Services) and will be attending the UK and Ireland Vessel Co-Operative Conference on 26th February 2013, at the Furzedown Hotel in Great Yarmouth. Offshore Marine Support Ltd (OMS) and En
VIDEO: IHC Hydrohammer® Installs Walney 2 Monopile Foundations
The foundations for the Walney phase 2 offshore wind turbines at sea are placed by Ballast Nedam Offshore B.V. from the Netherlands. The monopiles are transported floating towards Ballast Nedam’s heavy lift vessel Svanen, which subsequently upends and installs the monopiles with the use of an S-2000
Norway: Anchor Contracting Appoints New Managing Director
Jørgen Jorde is appointed as Managing Director of Anchor Contracting AS. Jørgen Jorde has served as project manager and technical director of Anchor Contracting since he entered Inocean as responsible for SURF & Renewable in beginning of 2012, a position he will continue holding. Jorde has more than
Prosecutor Brings Charges against Former Beluga Shipping CEO (Germany)
The Bremen Prosecutor’s Office announced that it has filed charges against former Beluga CEO Niels Stolberg for alleged credit fraud in 16 cases, the FinanzNachrichten reports. The Beluga Shipping’s founder is accused of lying to banks that were issuing loans for financing newbuildings during 2006-2
VIDEO: 3D Flythroughs of Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm Released
Videos of 3D flythroughs have been released for Navitus Bay offshore wind farm, the project that recently gathered its proponents in pro-wind demonstration. Starting today, and until April 5, public consultation on the latest plans of the wind farm are open. Here are the Navitus Bay videos that show
VIDEO: 3D Flythroughs of Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm Released
Videos of 3D flythroughs have been released for Navitus Bay offshore wind farm, the project that recently gathered its proponents in pro-wind demonstration. Starting today, and until April 5, public consultation on the latest plans of the wind farm are open. Here are the Navitus Bay videos that show