Offshore Wind
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
UK: Jee Celebrates 25 Years in Business
This year, leading independent subsea engineering and training firm Jee Ltd celebrates 25 years in business. During its history the company has experienced significant growth, expanding from one entrepreneurial engineer to a team of 90. Jee Ltd managing director and founder, Trevor Jee, said: “Reach
GL: Dr Andrew Garrad Awarded at Renewable Energy Association’s Event (UK)
Dr Andrew Garrad was awarded the prestigious Judges’ Award at the Renewable Energy Association’s (REA) British Renewable Energy Awards 2013 in London recently. The awards recognise innovators and pioneering products and projects from across the industry, with the Judges’ Award presented in considera
Offshore Wind Advancement Requires Bigger, Improved Vessels (UK)
As developers and utilities construct, develop and deploy offshore wind turbines in increasingly isolated locations, vessel operators must challenge established industry thinking and rapidly respond to charter feedback, if they are to win future work. This will require a commitment to invest in equi
Narec Celebrates Its Ten Year Achievements (UK)
The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, is completing a £150 million capital investment in world leading capabilities for the research, development, testing and demonstration of offshore wind and marine renewable energy technologies. Last week, in celebration of this achievement, in what is its
Narec Celebrates Its Ten Year Achievements (UK)
The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, is completing a £150 million capital investment in world leading capabilities for the research, development, testing and demonstration of offshore wind and marine renewable energy technologies. Last week, in celebration of this achievement, in what is its
USA: Obama Launches “Clean” Initiative
President Obama launched a new initiative for the United States to lead the world in mitigating climate change and to create new jobs and obtain a cleaner environment that will accompany the shift to cleaner energy sources. Offshore wind is a substantial resource the United States can tap as part of
Baltic Workboats Builds OWF Service Catamaran for German Owner
The Christening ceremony of Wind Force II, a wind farm catamaran built by Baltic Workboats, occurred end of May 2013 in Norddeich, the homeport of FRISIA Offshore (FO) vessels in Northern-Germany. Wind Force II is a sistership of FO-s Wind Force I and also the fifth vessel within the FO fleet. Altho
UK: Xodus to Investigate Use of Deterrent Devices during OWF Construction
International energy consultancy Xodus Group will be lead consultant to review and make recommendations on the use of acoustic deterrent devices and the mitigation of potential underwater noise impacts arising from pile driving during offshore wind farm construction. As part of a programme of work t
UK: Turner Acquires Iceni Marine Services
Turner & Co. (Glasgow) Limited, the Engineering Services, Support Services and Asset Rental specialists, announced the agreement in principle to acquire Iceni Marine Services Limited. The transaction is due to be completed by early July 2013. Iceni Marine Services was formed in 2009 to provide crew
UK: Turner Acquires Iceni Marine Services
Turner & Co. (Glasgow) Limited, the Engineering Services, Support Services and Asset Rental specialists, announced the agreement in principle to acquire Iceni Marine Services Limited. The transaction is due to be completed by early July 2013. Iceni Marine Services was formed in 2009 to provide crew
UK: Improved Rules for Wind Farm Service Vessels from DNV
DNV has launched a significant revision to the rules for wind farm service vessels (WFSV) to improve the safety of these specialised vessels which are undertaking multiple roles further and further offshore. The announcement was made at the Seawork exhibition and forum which is taking place between
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Safe air inspection
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are available in all sizes and are applied to various fields of services including aerial mapping, surveying, security, inspections, etc. When it comes to the wind energy market the UAVs or drones are already being used for blade inspections on land based turbines. Th
SgurrEnergy to Advise on Offshore Wind Development in China
A contract signed today will see SgurrEnergy provide strategic advice and expert support for the development of the first offshore wind farm in the Guangdong province, China. The contract, which will be delivered over two years, will see SgurrEnergy advise the Guangdong Electric Power Design Institu