Offshore Wind
Australia: Carnegie Welcomes US Ambassador and Consul General
On Wednesday 26 June 2013, wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited welcomed US Ambassador to Australia His Excellency Mr Jeff Bleich and U.S. Consul General Ms Aleisha Woodward, to Carnegie’s Wave Energy Research Facility in Fremantle, Western Australia. Carnegie’s Chairman, Mr Grant Moon
Offshore Wind Survey Begins off Maryland, USA
Coastal Planning & Engineering Inc., a Florida-based company, began surveying the seabed off the coast of Maryland on Monday, The Baltimore Sun informs. By using a 130-foot vessel Scarlett Isabella, which comprises high-tech sonar and seismic equipment, the company is performing a high-resolution ge
Maritime Research Institute Netherlands Tests GICON SOF
The GICON® SOF floating offshore foundation is an exceptional innovation and provides new opportunities for offshore wind park development. Final wind and wave tank tests were conducted at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) from June 17th to June 24th, 2013, to confirm the final des
UK: Navitus Bay Shortlists Three Local Ports for O&M Base
Navitus Bay Development Limited (NBDL) has today announced a shortlist of three local ports – Poole, Portland and Yarmouth – to host the wind park’s operations and maintenance (O&M) functions. The O&M base will effectively be the wind park’s headquarters over its 25 year lifespan, and is expected to
UK: Navitus Bay Shortlists Three Local Ports for O&M Base
Navitus Bay Development Limited (NBDL) has today announced a shortlist of three local ports – Poole, Portland and Yarmouth – to host the wind park’s operations and maintenance (O&M) functions. The O&M base will effectively be the wind park’s headquarters over its 25 year lifespan, and is expected to
Bladt Industries A/S
With a history of serving the oil & gas industry dating back over 40 years, Danish steel manufacturer Bladt Industries A/S (Bladt) held all the essential knowledge and in house skills to take this experience into the offshore wind industry over ten years ago. It all started in 2002 when the company
Maryland: Governor O’Malley’s Statement on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan (USA)
Governor Martin O’Malley yesterday released the following statement on President Obama’s climate action plan: “Climate change is real. We in Maryland applaud the vision that President Obama offered to the American people today. By targeting the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions, Presiden
Belgium: FOSG Sets Up Academic Forum
On June 12, 2013, the Friends of the Supergrid hosted their first Academic Forum – a FOSG initiative to connect leading Academics with the promotion of an integrated European electricity grid. A number of leading European universities are represented in the Forum, including the University of Dortmun
VIDEO: Loadout of TPs for East Anglia OWF
The following is a video that shows Transitions Pieces (TPs) and Platforms being loaded at Steel Engineering Ltd Westway Dock on Saturday, 22nd June 2013. This marks the beginning of their journey to the East Anglia Offshore wind zone. Last year, ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall awarded contr
VIDEO: Loadout of TPs for East Anglia OWF
The following is a video that shows Transitions Pieces (TPs) and Platforms being loaded at Steel Engineering Ltd Westway Dock on Saturday, 22nd June 2013. This marks the beginning of their journey to the East Anglia Offshore wind zone. Last year, ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall awarded contr
Marine Renewables Specialist Joins Invest in Cornwall (UK)
Invest in Cornwall, a service of Cornwall Development Company (CDC), has announced the appointment of Amanda Pound to the position of Marine Renewables Business Development Specialist. Amanda will be instrumental in attracting inward investment and will support growth and the global promotion of the
UK: Partrac Marks 50th ADCP
UK metocean survey contractor Partrac Ltd announces the successful deployment and recovery of the 50th ADCP at tidal energy sites in the UK and Europe. UK metocean survey contractor Partrac has been deploying ADCPs in support of the tidal and wave energy sector since 2008. The recent recovery of one
Narec to Deliver Two Pilot Projects for Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (UK)
The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, will manage and deliver two pilot projects on behalf of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, focusing on Offshore Cables, and Performance & Reliability issues. Currently, onshore transmission and distribution networks have operational performance bench
UK: CTruk Signs Deal for Paul Knight’s 20T Multi-Purpose Catamaran Design
Essex-based CTruk topped off a busy first day at Seawork International by signing an agreement with a new client, Paul Knight, for their now proven composite 20T multi-purpose catamaran design. Isle of Mull-based Paul started his own shellfish export business at the age of 18 and has always had a he