Offshore Wind
GeoSea Secures Westermost Rough (UK) and Borkum Riffgrund 1 (DE) Contracts
As DEME is moving forward with the construction of two Belgian wind farms, GeoSea has secured two new contracts: Westermost Rough in the U.K. and Borkum Riffgrund 1 in Germany. In Belgium, the works on the NORTHWIND offshore wind farm have started while those from C-POWER’S third phase are continuin
France: DCNS and Nass&Wind Present Floating Wind Turbine
Partners DCNS and Nass&Wind presented their floating wind turbine development programme and shared ambitions for second-generation offshore windfarms at the Thetis Marine Renewable Energy show in Brest on 10–11 April 2013. 2012 was a big year for the DCNS/Nass&Wind floating wind turbine development
Germany: 50Hertz Offshore Looking for Contractor for Underwater Ordnance Identification Services
German based company, 50Hertz Offshore GmbH, is looking for contractor for underwater ordnance identification services. The contractor will work on extensive tracking to identify anomalies in the ferromagnetic area of the planned subsea cable routes from landfall in Lubmin the priority area for wind
Germany: 50Hertz Offshore Looking for Contractor for Underwater Ordnance Identification Services
German based company, 50Hertz Offshore GmbH, is looking for contractor for underwater ordnance identification services. The contractor will work on extensive tracking to identify anomalies in the ferromagnetic area of the planned subsea cable routes from landfall in Lubmin the priority area for wind
FoundOcean Shortlisted for Scottish Business Awards
FoundOcean, the world’s largest dedicated offshore construction grouting company, has announced that it has been shortlisted for the Growth Strategy of the Year category of the Scottish Business Awards 2013. The awards celebrate excellence in Scottish business and recognise the people and companies
Germany: Kiel Hosts Offshore Wind Exhibition
Mayor of Kiel, Peter Todeskino opened an exhibition featuring 14 information panels and a short film on wind power in the North and Baltic Seas. The wind industry is a growth industry. Besides many planned offshore wind farms in the North and the Baltic Seas, there are a few wind farms that are alre
UK: London Array Breaks Guinness World Record
The London Array project, jointly owned by Dong Energy, Masdar and EON, has announced that the first 630MW phase of the project in the Thames estuary is now fully operational. The project is setting the new world record for the Largest wind farm, according to the World Record Academy. The Guinness w
Germany: Dong, Siemens Enter into Agreement for 6 MW Wind Turbines
DONG Energy and Siemens AG have entered into agreements securing potential supplies and servicing of a total of 154 offshore wind turbines of 6 megawatt each, giving a total capacity of 924 megawatt. The agreements give DONG Energy the option to install the turbines on its Gode Wind projects in Germ
Germany: Dong, Siemens Enter into Agreement for 6 MW Wind Turbines
DONG Energy and Siemens AG have entered into agreements securing potential supplies and servicing of a total of 154 offshore wind turbines of 6 megawatt each, giving a total capacity of 924 megawatt. The agreements give DONG Energy the option to install the turbines on its Gode Wind projects in Germ
ReportLinker Releases Report on Global Offshore Wind Energy Market
GlobalData’s, “Global M&A and Investment Trends in Offshore Wind Energy Market – 2012 – YTD” report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the offshore wind energy industry. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/d
Offshore Wind Energy in Focus at German Maritime Conference
Peter Ramsauer, German Minister of Transport says that federal German government is and remains a reliable partner in maritime alliance. “To keep Germany competitive as a maritime location, we will keep the tonnage tax in force. In doing so, we will ensure future-proof framework conditions for the m
Team Humber Marine Alliance on Mission to Germany to Play Part in Offshore Wind Sector
Nearly 20 regional businesses are backing a trade mission to north Germany to explore opportunities in its offshore wind energy sector. The four-day Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) mission in Hamburg and Bremerhaven, from April 15 to 18, includes meetings with AREVA Wind, E.ON Climate & Renewable
Norway: DNV’s Joint Industry Project to Reduce Jacking Failure
Jacking gears are by definition the most characteristic systems of self-elevating units and jack-ups. However, this gear remains often neglected on board, with a high potential for dire consequences. In order to achieve higher availability, reduce the risk of gear failure and lower the life cycle co
Norway: DNV’s Joint Industry Project to Reduce Jacking Failure
Jacking gears are by definition the most characteristic systems of self-elevating units and jack-ups. However, this gear remains often neglected on board, with a high potential for dire consequences. In order to achieve higher availability, reduce the risk of gear failure and lower the life cycle co