Offshore Wind
Carbon Trust: UK Can Help China Develop Its Vast Offshore Wind Resources
The UK’s world leadership position in offshore wind could be critical in helping China overcome a number of key barriers to developing its vast offshore wind resource. According to a series of new reports by the Carbon Trust the UK, with more than a decade of experience in offshore wind deployment,
Carbon Trust: UK Can Help China Develop Its Vast Offshore Wind Resources
The UK’s world leadership position in offshore wind could be critical in helping China overcome a number of key barriers to developing its vast offshore wind resource. According to a series of new reports by the Carbon Trust the UK, with more than a decade of experience in offshore wind deployment,
LORC Setting Up Substructure Testing Centre
Together with industry partner FORCE Technology, LORC is now setting up a centre to test components and substructures for the offshore wind industry. In this initial phase, LORC Component & Substructure Testing will include a strong floor, where such components as foundations for offshore turbines c
German Market in Spotlight of Next Offshore WIND Magazine
The July 2014 edition of Offshore WIND Magazine will focus on the German offshore wind market. All those working in the offshore wind industry, and considering the German market as an important one to their business, can make their mark in our next issue. The German-focused Offshore WIND Magazine wi
Offshore Wind Services Acquires Offshore Beaver
Offshore Wind Services (OWS) has acquired a multipurpose / diving support vessel “Offshore Beaver”, formerly known as “Union Beaver”. Before entering the fleet of OWS, “Offshore Beaver” had supported projects in the North Sea for Boskalis. With her 32 pax accommodation capacity, 25t crane, salvage w
ITW Grouts 2000th Wind Turbine
ITW Polymers Europe manufactures ultrahigh performance grout Ducorit for special purposes such as offshore and onshore wind turbine foundations. At the end of May, the Ducorit grout became a crucial structural component in turbine foundation no. 2000. This is considered a milestone for the Danish wi
ITW Grouts 2000th Wind Turbine
ITW Polymers Europe manufactures ultrahigh performance grout Ducorit for special purposes such as offshore and onshore wind turbine foundations. At the end of May, the Ducorit grout became a crucial structural component in turbine foundation no. 2000. This is considered a milestone for the Danish wi
NEA Director and Danish Minister Meet in CNREC
Mr. Liu Qi, Deputy General Director of National Energy Administration of China (NEA) and Mr. Morgens Jensen, Trade and Development Minister of Denmark had a meeting in China National Renewable Energy Center (CNREC) on April 25, 2014. Mr. Liang Zhipeng, the Deputy Director of New Energy Department of
Windea to Talk about “Safety for Offshore Work” on WINDFORCE 2014
As part of the WindForce 2014 in Bremen, Thomas van der Laan, Head of Marine Coordination in Windea group, will hold a presentation entitled “Safety for Offshore Work.” The presentation will be held on Wednesday, 18th of June, between 15.00 and 17.00 o’clock. For the construction of offshore wind fa
Two Dutch Wind Farms to Undergo Inspection and Maintenance
The offshore wind farms Prinses Amaliawindpark, operational since 2008, and Eneco Luchterduinen, expected to enter operation next year, require inspection and maintenance of its balance of plant. This is defined as the wind turbine foundations and the OHVS foundation (below and above water and prima
Heightec Opens New Safety Centre in Leeds
Work at height specialist heightec opened its latest Height Safety Centre in Leeds. This new facility has been purpose designed to meet increasing demand for specialist training in height safety rescue and across the East of England. The Leeds centre will focus on the delivery of training for the on
Heightec Opens New Safety Centre in Leeds
Work at height specialist heightec opened its latest Height Safety Centre in Leeds. This new facility has been purpose designed to meet increasing demand for specialist training in height safety rescue and across the East of England. The Leeds centre will focus on the delivery of training for the on
VIDEO: Corrosion Develops System for Offshore Wind Turbines
Corrosion, a specialist in (corrosion) protection of steel structures, has presented a sophisticated environmental friendly ICCP system that can effectively protect steel wind turbines from corrosion problems for decades. The company’s ICCP Anode can give constant protection for wind turbines for mo
MESL to Undertake Environmental Survey at Sheringham Shoal
Marine Ecological Surveys Ltd. (MESL) will be undertaking environmental survey activities on behalf of Scira Offshore Energy Limited at the 317MW Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm site. Briggs Marine Contractors’ coastal survey vessel, Humber Guardian, has been selected for acquiring of seabed ima