Offshore Wind
USA: Morrissey to Head New Bedford Wind Energy Center
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that he has asked long-time Economic Development Council Executive Director Matt Morrissey to lead the City’s effort over the coming year to develop the offshore wind energy industry and launch the New Bedford Wind Energy Center, a new public-private partnership establis
Isle of Man Government to Explore Offshore Wind Opportunities
The Isle of Man Government announced yesterday that they are seeking a consultant to assist with forthcoming expressions of interest and tenders for offshore wind farms in the Isle of Man’s territorial seas. In May 2013, Tynwald agreed that the Isle of Man Government would explore opportunities to d
Barge Master Incorporated in Walk-To-Work Vessel
Barge Master has received a Letter of Award from Niestern Sander bv for employment of the Barge Master motion compensated crane on their new Walk-to-Work vessel, to be built for Wagenborg. The vessel including the Barge Master system will be ready in the first quarter of 2015. NAM will use the motio
Barge Master Incorporated in Walk-To-Work Vessel
Barge Master has received a Letter of Award from Niestern Sander bv for employment of the Barge Master motion compensated crane on their new Walk-to-Work vessel, to be built for Wagenborg. The vessel including the Barge Master system will be ready in the first quarter of 2015. NAM will use the motio
Sweden: E.ON Opens Kårehamn OWF
E.ON has reached a new milestone in the development of renewables. In the presence of Swedish energy minister Anna-Karin Hatt it officially opened the Kårehamn offshore wind farm near the Swedish island of Öland in the Baltic Sea. The wind farm had already been connected to the grid a few weeks ago
USA: OPT Demonstrates Sonar Surveillance in DHS Autonomous PowerBuoy Application
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”) announced the successful in-ocean operation of an acoustic sonar system integrated with its APB-350 Autonomous PowerBuoy®, marking an important expansion of the system’s maritime surveillance capabilities. In addition to the sonar’s ability to
Statkraft Heads Successful Marine Operations
The landlubbers in Statkraft got in on the deep end when the company entered the offshore wind industry in 2009, with many competitors having broad experience from the offshore oil and gas industry. This summer, Statkraft got its feet wet and for the very first time took charge of what is termed “ma
DEME Group: Aiming at full presence in offshore wind
Although the offshore wind industry has not necessarily grown as fast as Belgium’s DEME Group originally expected, the sector is now responsible for 10% of its business. The company is continuing to eye targets for possible acquisitions and weighing up fleet expansion possibilities in the offshore w
DEME Group: Aiming at full presence in offshore wind
Although the offshore wind industry has not necessarily grown as fast as Belgium’s DEME Group originally expected, the sector is now responsible for 10% of its business. The company is continuing to eye targets for possible acquisitions and weighing up fleet expansion possibilities in the offshore w
Ireland: Arklow Marine Launches Its 3rd Offshore Wind Farm Service Vessel
Arklow Marine Services are pleased to announce the successful launch of its third Offshore Wind Farm Service Vessel. This new 19 metre vessel is the first of a new design which is intended for the upcoming Round 3 offshore sites for the Renewable Offshore Industry in the U.K. The vessel has an overa
AREVA, Entrepose Projets and Fouré Lagadec Sign Industrial Partnership Agreement
AREVA, Entrepose Projets, a subsidiary of Entrepose Contracting, and Fouré Lagadec have signed an industrial partnership agreement for the manufacturing of AREVA’s offshore turbine masts destined for the future wind farms in France and in the south of United Kingdom. Already selected in 2012 for the
Wave Hub Appoints New Commercial Director (UK)
Wave Hub, the offshore renewable energy test facility in Cornwall, has recruited one of the industry’s leading commercial managers to help spearhead its future growth. Stuart Herbert has been appointed as Wave Hub’s commercial director to lead negotiations with companies planning to use the test sit
UK: Steel River Consultants Strengthens Its Team
Teesside-based Steel River Consultants (SRC) has appointed a new member of the team to help spearhead the group’s drive to become a major player in the renewables sector. Rob Dotchin, 48, has extensive experience of HSE leadership having worked for Siemens Renewables, both on-shore and off-shore, an
UK: Steel River Consultants Strengthens Its Team
Teesside-based Steel River Consultants (SRC) has appointed a new member of the team to help spearhead the group’s drive to become a major player in the renewables sector. Rob Dotchin, 48, has extensive experience of HSE leadership having worked for Siemens Renewables, both on-shore and off-shore, an