Offshore Wind
Strainstall Introduces New Offshore Wind Management System (VIDEO)
Strainstall’s Offshore Wind Management System (OWMS™) is an integrated marine management system providing real-time operational data that covers a wide range of offshore wind farm activities – from vessel motion monitoring and crew tracking to turbine structural monitoring and tracking of strategic
UK: Green Companies Welcome Isle of Man OW Plans
Green companies have welcomed the Isle of Man government’s offshore wind plans, writes Isle of Man Today. Namely, the Government recently announced plans for development of offshore wind farms in the Isle of Man’s territorial seas. Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin commented this announ
UK: Green Companies Welcome Isle of Man OW Plans
Green companies have welcomed the Isle of Man government’s offshore wind plans, writes Isle of Man Today. Namely, the Government recently announced plans for development of offshore wind farms in the Isle of Man’s territorial seas. Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin commented this announ
Australia: Pile Foundations for CWE’s Perth Project Manufactured
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) announces that the manufacture of the pile foundations for the Perth Project is complete. Victorian-based energy and resources sector supplier, Keppel Prince Engineering Ltd (Keppel), who were awarded the contract to supply and fabricate the m
Top News of the Week September 30 – October 6, 2013
Alstom’s 6 MW Offshore Wind Turbine Loaded at Ostend, Belgium The various components of Alstom’s 6MW offshore wind turbine, currently one of the most powerful on the market, are in the process of being loaded onto the liftboat or self-elevating wind turbine installation and crane unit, “Bold Tern”,
The Netherlands: SeaZip Nominated for 2013 KVNR Shipping Award
This year, five entries will be eligible for the 2013 KVNR Shipping Award, an award granted by the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners for shipping, environmental, organisational or socially conscious innovations effectuated by shipping companies. The winner will be announced at the 2013 Mar
Ireland: Mainstream Closes EUR 100 Million Equity Investment with Marubeni
Mainstream Renewable Power today announced the closing of the €100 million equity investment by global Japanese Trading Company Marubeni Corporation. The deal, which was announced in August, has been approved by Mainstream’s shareholders and makes Marubeni the largest institutional investor in Mains
Ireland: Mainstream Closes EUR 100 Million Equity Investment with Marubeni
Mainstream Renewable Power today announced the closing of the €100 million equity investment by global Japanese Trading Company Marubeni Corporation. The deal, which was announced in August, has been approved by Mainstream’s shareholders and makes Marubeni the largest institutional investor in Mains
Germany: TenneT Seeks Offshore Installation Manager for BorWin1
TenneT Offshore 1. Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH is looking to hire an Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) for the BorWin1 Platform. In the erection phase, the OIM will supervise the completion of the work on the platform (electrical work, inspection, maintenance and assembly works), whereas during t
Danish Government to Tender Six Offshore Wind Sites
Danish Energy Agency released prior information notice concerning 450 MW offshore wind power turbines which are to be installed in nearshore areas. Bids will be submitted for six different areas which have been designated for this tender. The prospected nearshore sites are located in the North Sea o
Germany: Onshore Facilities Needed for Nordsee 1
Nordsee One GmbH is seeking onshore services for Nordsee 1 offshore wind farm. The contract to be awarded concerns the services regarding the provision of 2 berths for 2 crew transfer vessels and onshore facilities for the Nordsee 1 offshore wind farm. The onshore facilities should also consist of a
Danish Yachts Christens Third SWATH Vessel
Sea Storm, the third in the series of SWATH vessels from Danish Yachts was christened on Monday 30th September 2013, at the shipyard in Skagen Harbour. She is soon to join one of her sisterships (Sea Breeze) in the Irish Sea. Sea Storm was christened by her Godmother, Regitse Lilleøre, Regitse was d
Danish Yachts Christens Third SWATH Vessel
Sea Storm, the third in the series of SWATH vessels from Danish Yachts was christened on Monday 30th September 2013, at the shipyard in Skagen Harbour. She is soon to join one of her sisterships (Sea Breeze) in the Irish Sea. Sea Storm was christened by her Godmother, Regitse Lilleøre, Regitse was d
Duke Energy, Clemson University Partner Up in Energy Research (USA)
Duke Energy and Clemson University have committed at the Clinton Global Initiative to work together to develop new models for generating and distributing electricity. At the core of the partnership are workforce development initiatives and academic programs that will help develop technology to bette