Offshore Wind
N-Sea Undertakes HVDC Cable Excavation and Survey at Thanet OWF, UK
N-Sea has successfully executed an HVDC-cable excavation and survey project at the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm in the UK, offshore Ramsgate. Deburrial was completed using the N-Seatec designed and manufactured Twin-Prop excavation tool. Pre and post lay survey services were also provided from the DP2
N-Sea Undertakes HVDC Cable Excavation and Survey at Thanet OWF, UK
N-Sea has successfully executed an HVDC-cable excavation and survey project at the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm in the UK, offshore Ramsgate. Deburrial was completed using the N-Seatec designed and manufactured Twin-Prop excavation tool. Pre and post lay survey services were also provided from the DP2
Germany: RWE Saves 12 Hours by Loading Foundations at Its Own Base Port
The foundations for the Nordsee Ost wind farm were loaded for the first time at the quay of RWE’s base port at Bremerhaven. This optimises the company’s port logistics and will reduce the time required to load the company’s installation vessel by some 12 hours in the future. The first six of the hug
Corrosion and fouling prevention
Corrosion to many people is the mysterious manifestation that those in the maritime industry all have to deal with at some point or other. It is often misunderstood and because it appears at first sight – in theory at least – a somewhat simple to explain electro-chemical action its understanding and
Europe Could Become First 100% Renewable Energy Continent
The Global Alliance for 100% Renewable Energy criticises many legislators in Europe for still lacking full commitment to the transformation to renewable energy. At the European inauguration of the new Alliance in Munich, member organisations stated that renewable energy has become the key to Europe’
OMWINDENERGY 2013: O&M Market Job Driver for Wind Industry (Germany)
The OMWINDENERGY 2013 Conference and Exhibition in Berlin, which will be held on 8th and 9th October 2013, will connect the industry’s service experts. The event will discuss the top international issues of growing wind service market: • Quality assurance • Professionalization • Certification The ce
OMWINDENERGY 2013: O&M Market Job Driver for Wind Industry (Germany)
The OMWINDENERGY 2013 Conference and Exhibition in Berlin, which will be held on 8th and 9th October 2013, will connect the industry’s service experts. The event will discuss the top international issues of growing wind service market: • Quality assurance • Professionalization • Certification The ce
Elia Requires Contractor for Belgian Artificial Island
Elia requires a contractor to carry out study, construction and maintenance of an artificial island, Alpha, which is to be located approx. 45kms offshore from the port of Zeebrugge on the Lodewijk bank and characterised by a depth of approx. 30m LAT. The primary function of the island is the creatio
The Crown Estate: Specification of Leasing Round for Innovative Offshore Wind Projects (UK)
The Crown Estate has recently announced a new leasing programme for offshore wind test and demonstration projects, including a leasing round for floating offshore wind technology. The Crown Estate is offering organisations the opportunity to use their existing development rights and/or obtain new de
Vos Prodect to Supply Cable Hang-Off Systems for Nordsee Ost OWF (Germany)
ABB AB has appointed Vos Prodect Innovations as preferred supplier for engineering, testing and supply of cable hang-off systems for the RWE’s 48- turbine Nordsee Ost (NSO) offshore wind farm in the German North Sea region. Vos Prodect cable hang-off systems will be used to provide flexibility in ca
Elia Seeks Vessel Co-Ordinator for Belgian Offshore Grid Project
Elia is seeking to appoint a vessel co-ordinator to control vessel traffic movements for the Belgian Offshore Grid project. Belgian Offshore Grid project will connect future wind farms situated in the Belgian part of the North Sea as efficiently as possible with the onshore grid by creating a genuin
Elia Seeks Vessel Co-Ordinator for Belgian Offshore Grid Project
Elia is seeking to appoint a vessel co-ordinator to control vessel traffic movements for the Belgian Offshore Grid project. Belgian Offshore Grid project will connect future wind farms situated in the Belgian part of the North Sea as efficiently as possible with the onshore grid by creating a genuin
Germany: First 10 m Pipe Produced at EEW SPC
EEW SPC produced the first pipe with a 10 m diameter from one plate in June 2013. The new Haeusler bending machine in the Rostock plant has only been installed recently. A cylindrical pipe section with a diameter of 10 m has now been successfully produced from one plate of 31.4 m long, 3 m […
UPDATE: Alicat Workboats, South Boats IOW to Hold Naming Ceremonies at Seawork (UK)
As we reported yesterday, Alicat Workboats and South Boats IOW have teamed up for Seawork International 2013 next week in Southampton, where the two companies will have their latest boats on display. According to the latest information that Offshore WIND has received from the companies, Alicat Workb