Offshore Wind
SubC Expands ROV Fleet
SubC Partner is expanding its fleet of ROVs with the purchase of a new Ocean Module V8 M500. CEO and Partner, Lars Wigant, deems the Ocean Module V8 M500 as further investment in SubC Partner commitment to offer high-quality, cost-effective services emphasising safety and operational efficiency. “We
Climb on Top of Siemens’ Offshore Wind Turbine!
Siemens has created an interactive tool on its website, which allows users to get a 360° view of an offshore wind farm along with an additional insight into technological solutions and offshore wind jobs. Once placed on top of an offshore wind turbine, users can start exploring by clicking on certai
Blue Offshore, Caley Deliver Basket Carousel
Blue Offshore Marine Services, and Caley Ocean Systems, have supplied a basket carousel to maritime services company Stemat for offshore cable storage for the Nordergründe wind farm. Jointly designed and fabricated by Caley Ocean Systems and Blue Offshore, the 18m diameter basket carousel can hold d
Blue Offshore, Caley Deliver Basket Carousel
Blue Offshore Marine Services, and Caley Ocean Systems, have supplied a basket carousel to maritime services company Stemat for offshore cable storage for the Nordergründe wind farm. Jointly designed and fabricated by Caley Ocean Systems and Blue Offshore, the 18m diameter basket carousel can hold d
Siemens’ Offshore Wind Hub to Impact Neighbouring Places
The Mayor of Hedon, Councillor John Dennis, has warned that the manufacturing facilities in Hull, planned by Siemens, could have a negative impact on the countryside. Mr. Dennis has pointed out that he is not against the project itself, but that its impact in terms of emissions, noise and industrial
SEA CHALLENGER Joins A2SEA’s Fleet
COSCO shipyard has delivered the wind turbine installation vessel SEA CHALLENGER to A2SEA. SEA CHALLENGER’s first assignment is scheduled for the summer, when it will start working on the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm. A2SEA’s new vessel is almost identical to SEA INSTALLER. The new wind turbi
Virginia Aquarium Hosts Offshore Wind Public Meeting
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center hosted a public meeting regarding the potential offshore wind development off the Virginia’s coast last night, reports the Associated Press. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) sponsored this meeting, which focused on environmental impact of a
Virginia Aquarium Hosts Offshore Wind Public Meeting
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center hosted a public meeting regarding the potential offshore wind development off the Virginia’s coast last night, reports the Associated Press. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) sponsored this meeting, which focused on environmental impact of a
Ocean Could Contribute to European Energy Security
Ocean energy can make a significant contribution to European energy security, but the EU and its Member States must act now in a coordinated manner to make this happen, according to the ocean energy industry. This call to action comes ahead of the first convening of the Ocean Energy Forum today in B
UK Parliament Reviews AMEP Plans
The UK Parliament will review plans for the proposed Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) in Humberside. On March 7, Able Humber Ports Limited, deposited two memorials against the two petitions received from Associated British Ports. The Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords and the Chairman of Way
OPT Plans to Raise Funds for Future Operations
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT) intends to offer shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering which will be subject to market and other conditions. Roth Capital Partners is acting as the sole manager for the offering. OPT will use raised funds for capital expenditures, and gene
MOCE2014 Reflects the Popularity of the Maritime and Offshore Industry
Yesterday, 2 April, the eighth edition of the Navingo Maritime & Offshore Career Event (MOCE) took place at the Beurs-WTC building in Rotterdam. The event, aimed at career within the maritime and offshore industry, welcomed 4449 visitors. The 131 exhibitors spoke highly of the event itself as well a
MOCE2014 Reflects the Popularity of the Maritime and Offshore Industry
Yesterday, 2 April, the eighth edition of the Navingo Maritime & Offshore Career Event (MOCE) took place at the Beurs-WTC building in Rotterdam. The event, aimed at career within the maritime and offshore industry, welcomed 4449 visitors. The 131 exhibitors spoke highly of the event itself as well a
Orkney MSP Hails Tidal Energy News
Liam McArthur, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Orkney, has welcomed the news that DP Energy took over SSE Renewables’ Westray South tidal power project to be developed in Orkney. DP Energy will undertake the development of the project, which has the potential for installation of up to 200MW of