Global leader in subsea and offshore grouting, FoundOcean announces today that its expanded Offshore Service Base in Livingston, Scotland will see it doubling the number of employees the company has based there, including offshore personnel. A specialist provider of support services for the energy c
Narec is seeking consent from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to construct and operate, for up to 22 years, a 99.9MW offshore wind demonstration site at Blyth, Northumberland. The proposed project will comprise a maximum of 15 turbines, to be constructed across 3 arrays, with a maximum numb
Narec is seeking consent from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to construct and operate, for up to 22 years, a 99.9MW offshore wind demonstration site at Blyth, Northumberland. The proposed project will comprise a maximum of 15 turbines, to be constructed across 3 arrays, with a maximum numb
Avanti Wind Systems presents two newly developed Service Lifts for wind turbines at the EWEA Convention in Copenhagen from 16th-19th April 2012. The new Pegasus is a Rack and Pinion Service Lift guided by the ladder system in the wind turbine. The lift is pulled up and down through pinions geared by
Northern Ireland’s Energy Minister Arlene Foster announced the publication of the ORESAP which presents vision for the delivery of offshore renewable energy in Northern Ireland waters to 2020 and beyond. It contains actions to facilitate the opportunities and also address the challenges of offshore
HiDef announce they have been awarded a contract by the Scottish Government to conduct aerial surveys off the west coast of Lewis, which has the potential to capitalise on some of the best marine energy resources in the country. If the Scottish Government is to deliver on the areas potential it is v
HiDef announce they have been awarded a contract by the Scottish Government to conduct aerial surveys off the west coast of Lewis, which has the potential to capitalise on some of the best marine energy resources in the country. If the Scottish Government is to deliver on the areas potential it is v
The Partrac Group organised and sponsored a RenewableUK Wave & Tidal 2012 pre-conference workshop on 14th March 2012 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The workshop, entitled, “Unique Challenges of Site Characterisation in Wave & Tidal Projects” brought together professionals in the w
Dr Richard Yemm, inventor of the Pelamis wave energy device has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the development of the marine renewables sector. The iconic red ‘sea-snake’ wave energy converter has gained international recognition since Dr Yemm founded Pelamis Wave Power in Edinbur
Dr Richard Yemm, inventor of the Pelamis wave energy device has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the development of the marine renewables sector. The iconic red ‘sea-snake’ wave energy converter has gained international recognition since Dr Yemm founded Pelamis Wave Power in Edinbur
Pharos Offshore Group announced the addition of Scott Gartshore as Chief Technical Officer to the executive team. A marine industry veteran, Scott’s previous roles include Project Manager and Senior Engineer, as well as Trenching Systems Sales Manager at IHC Engineering Business Ltd. Pharos Offshore
Seajacks reported that on February 26th 2012, Seajacks Kraken completed 1000 days without a lost time incident. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Seajacks’ goal to create an incident and injury free environment and demonstrates the company’s on-going commitment to promote best workin
Even though the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay still has not disclosed the name of the contract signatory for an exclusive negotiating agreement of six months duration, the Port voiced its anticipation that the company in question will be the winner of a contract with the Department of Energy
GL Garrad Hassan has appointed a new Business Development Manager in the UK. Ian Finch will be responsible for managing sales and business development activities for the GL Group with a special focus on offshore wind. He will work closely with Christoph Thiel, the newly appointed Head of Business De
