Offshore Wind
Fred. Olsen United: Staying ahead of the game
Fred. Olsen United is one of those few players that plays a role in almost all aspects of the offshore wind industry and is able to offer a fully integrated turnkey solution. This diverse company has been active in the offshore wind industry since the early days and is now uniting capabilities to pr
The Netherlands: Heinen & Hopman Completes Installation Onboard Dolwin Alpha
Heinen & Hopman in the Netherlands has completed the installation of a major HVAC system onboard the Dolwin Alpha offshore converter platform. Designed by IV-Oil & Gas, commissioned by Tennet /ABB and built by Heerema Fabrication group, the platform is now ready to be moved to the North Sea. This ch
International Awards for Vessels Equipped with Voith Schneider Propellers (UK)
Earlier this year, leading offshore shipping industry representatives from 45 countries met at the Offshore Support Journal Conference in London. The conference highlight was the presentation of the international awards. This year, two awards were won by vessels equipped with the exceptionally fuel-
Offshore Wind Work Discussed at NORCOWE’s Work Package Meetings (Norway)
Norwegian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy’s (NORCOWE) Work Package Meetings 2013 were hosted by the University of Stavanger and gathered almost 70 participants. Apart from presenting the newest results from the various work packages, speakers from the industry were also invited to give related talks
USA: MassCEC to Inform Public about New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal Plans
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, in partnership with the City of New Bedford, will host an informational meeting regarding the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal. Once constructed, the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal will be the first facility in the nation designed to support the const
USA: MassCEC to Inform Public about New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal Plans
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, in partnership with the City of New Bedford, will host an informational meeting regarding the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal. Once constructed, the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal will be the first facility in the nation designed to support the const
The Netherlands: Boskalis and VolkerWessels Team Up in Cable Installation Market
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) and Royal Volker Wessels Stevin N.V. (VolkerWessels) have signed a Letter of Intent to set up a joint venture combining their forces in the field of cable installation. Boskalis and VolkerWessels will each hold a 50% stake in Visser & Smit Marine Contractin
UK: Pelamis Wave Power Appoints New CEO
The Board of Pelamis Wave Power has appointed founder and current Commercial Director, Richard Yemm, as Chief Executive Officer. Richard will take up his new function from 1 June 2013 and replaces Per Hornung Pedersen who had been leading the company since September 2011. Per will remain as an advis
Australia: Carnegie Orders Project Elements for Perth Wave Energy Project
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced that it has placed orders for four of the 10 key project elements for the Perth Wave Energy Project. The placing of these four orders represents another significant step forward in the delivery of the Perth Wave Energy Project (PWEP). The
The Netherlands: Naming Ceremony for ‘Offshore Wenduine’ Held in Rotterdam
Following alterations to the bow and accommodation at the Den Breejen shipyard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, the re-vamped Crew Transfer Vessel “Offshore Wenduine” was renamed at a ceremony at the Koninklijke Roei en Zeilvereeniging “De Maas” in Rotterdam on Wednesday. Related: The Netherlands: Offshor
The Netherlands: Naming Ceremony for ‘Offshore Wenduine’ Held in Rotterdam
Following alterations to the bow and accommodation at the Den Breejen shipyard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, the re-vamped Crew Transfer Vessel “Offshore Wenduine” was renamed at a ceremony at the Koninklijke Roei en Zeilvereeniging “De Maas” in Rotterdam on Wednesday. Related: The Netherlands: Offshor
Successful German Wind Study Programs to Be Presented at WINDFORCE 2013
Nearly 200 professionals and managers from the wind energy industry and career changers took advantage of the occupational study programs at the University of Oldenburg for their career advancement. The University offers two programs: Continuing Studies Program in Wind Energy Technology and Manageme
UK: Andrew Garrad Speaks at SUPERGEN Wind General Assembly
Andrew Garrad, non executive chairman of GL Garrad Hassan, had a positive message for the future of renewable energy at his keynote address at the SUPERGEN Wind Annual Assembly in Bristol recently. He predicted that, while there may be a few bumpy years ahead, the long-term global outlook for renewa
University of Exeter Students Report Findings on Guernsey’s Renewables Potential
The University of Exeter concluded their field visit with a presentation to the Renewable Energy Team, key stakeholders who had helped the students with their research and the media. The Students presented for 2 hours on subjects ranging from offshore wind to energy efficiency to financial viability