Offshore Wind
Big Cat to Join the OWS Fleet
Offshore Wind Services B.V will make public the contract signed with Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem. With the contract signed end-December 2013, the construction of the new vessel began immediately and is set to be delivered in October this year. The official ceremony is taking place tomorrow. OWS has s
Denmark: DBB Jack-Up Names HSEQ Officer
On 2 January, Jesper B. Rasmussen started as HSEQ Officer at DBB Jack-Up. Jesper is a qualified Master Mariner and has been working within the maritime and offshore sector for more than 20 years and joins the DBB team with strong knowledge of implementing and improving safety offshore. Recently, Jes
GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA Reassure OW Commitment
During a meeting with economic and political stakeholders in the French regions of Haute-Normandie and Picardie, GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA have reaffirmed their ambitions to develop innovative, concerted and local environmentally friendly offshore wind projects at the sites of
DanTysk OWF Makes Changes on Map of Germany
DanTysk offshore wind farm now encompasses the northernmost point of Germany, following the installation of its foundation number 22, which was driven into the seabed west of the island of Sylt. The location of the turbine, called simply DT-22, has not yet been reported to the German government as a
DanTysk OWF Makes Changes on Map of Germany
DanTysk offshore wind farm now encompasses the northernmost point of Germany, following the installation of its foundation number 22, which was driven into the seabed west of the island of Sylt. The location of the turbine, called simply DT-22, has not yet been reported to the German government as a
Germany: CPNL Tests Spreader Beam
CPNL Engineering GmbH successfully completed a series of tests in the presence of customer NSW on January 6th in Nordenham Germany. The tests were conducted to provide sufficient evidence for taking the spreader beam and articulated pipes for cable joint activities offshore. It is the first time tha
Oldbaum Services Extends Work on OW Accelerator Wakes Measurement
Oldbaum Services’ work on the Offshore Wind Accelerator Wakes Measurement campaign has been extended after a successful first six months. This is to allow for closer examination of different meteorological conditions, and their influence on wind wakes at the Rødsand II site in Denmark. Offshore wake
6 Alpha Associates Celebrates 10 Years in Offshore Energy Industry
6 Alpha Associates, the strategic advisor for managing high risk offshore energy initiatives, this year marks its 10th year in business having successfully and safely completed a multitude of complex energy and construction development briefs. Since the firm’s inception in 2004, 6 Alpha Associates h
6 Alpha Associates Celebrates 10 Years in Offshore Energy Industry
6 Alpha Associates, the strategic advisor for managing high risk offshore energy initiatives, this year marks its 10th year in business having successfully and safely completed a multitude of complex energy and construction development briefs. Since the firm’s inception in 2004, 6 Alpha Associates h
Denmark: Thyboron Port Set for Offshore Wind
Thyboron port has from January 1st employed Torben Stromgaard as Head of Sales and Marketing, which is consistent with the ambitious strategy for the port regarding continuously growth and development of existing and new business opportunities. Torben is 34 years old and comes from a position as Bus
UK: OGN Aims at Becoming Large Offshore Wind Player
Offshore Group Newcastle Ltd. (OGN), a Tyneside-based company working within the offshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries, is looking for ways to become a larger player in the renewables market by spreading its business. “The River Tyne is ideal for wind turbine companies with its location
Humber Colleges Team Up for Energy Skills Centre of Excellence
Five Humber Colleges have come together with the Humber LEP to build on their current offer to create a Humber Energy Skills Centre of Excellence. Bishop Burton College, East Riding College, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, Hull College Group and North Lindsey College are working w
Japan: Positive Results of Offshore Wind Study Group
The study group tasked to set the procurement price for offshore wind power (Procurement Price Calculation Committee), established by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) last November, has released the results of its conclusions. The study group members reviewed data from two
Japan: Positive Results of Offshore Wind Study Group
The study group tasked to set the procurement price for offshore wind power (Procurement Price Calculation Committee), established by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) last November, has released the results of its conclusions. The study group members reviewed data from two