Offshore Wind
VIDEO: FoundOcean’s Subsea Grouting Services
FoundOcean recently completed the offshore foundation grouting at Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Phase II and Narec’s Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH). In January, the company was awarded a major offshore wind farm grouting contract for 108 monopiles at West of Duddon Sands Offshore wind farm. Check
The Netherlands: VEKA Delivers Catamaran to Royal Wagenborg
The first high speed VEKA Catamaran for the Offshore Wind Farm industry has been delivered to Royal Wagenborg. The catamaran will supply remote wind farms in the North Sea with crew, equipment and various supplies. Later this week VEKA will launch a second catamaran for a shakedown cruise, and it wi
USA: DOE to Fund Two Wave Energy Projects
On Tuesday, April 9, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Program notified potential future applicants of an upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement tentatively titled, “Marine and Hydrokinetic (Wave) Testing Infrastructure Development.” DOE intends to fund two university- or national l
Nordmetall Requests Clear Government Commitment to Offshore Wind (Germany)
Prior to the eighth National Maritime Conference, which was held in Kiel, the Association of Employers Nordmetall requested from the German Federal Government to commit to offshore wind power, “You cannot switch off the nuclear power after an incident at the other end of the world, “ said Nordmetall
UK: Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Application Accepted for Examination
Proposals for E.ON’s Rampion Offshore Wind Farm have been accepted for consideration by the Planning Inspectorate. Consultation feedback from over 1500 people and organisations in Sussex has been used to shape the wind farm proposals. Chris Tomlinson, E.ON Development Manager for the project, said:
Ireland: Bord Gais Requires Tidal Consultancy Services
Bord Gais Eireann is looking for a provider of Planning and Environmental Services for the Tidal Ventures Ltd. Project. A Lead Consultant will manage a team which will be suitably qualified and experienced in the preparation and completion of the Marine Licence, Planning Application and all associat
Ireland: Bord Gais Requires Tidal Consultancy Services
Bord Gais Eireann is looking for a provider of Planning and Environmental Services for the Tidal Ventures Ltd. Project. A Lead Consultant will manage a team which will be suitably qualified and experienced in the preparation and completion of the Marine Licence, Planning Application and all associat
Bladt Establishes Jacket Foundation Production Site at Lindø Industrial Park (Denmark)
Bladt Industries are establishing a production site at Lindø Industrial Park based on another significant order for foundations for offshore wind. At Lindø, the company will have more than 30,000 square meters of production halls at our disposal and will create dedicated production lines for serial
Canada: AXYS Technologies to Provide Up to 24 TRIAXYS™ Wave Sensors for OOI
AXYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS) announces a contract award from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to provide up to 24 TRIAXYS™ Next Wave Directional Wave Sensors as a component of the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The OOI, a project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and ma
USA: ABS Releases Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Installations
ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, has released the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Installations to provide the most comprehensive requirements to date. Based on the results of case studies and existing technologi
Siemens Opens Its Testing and Assembly Facility in Bristol, UK
Edward Davey, secretary of state for Energy and Climate Change praised Siemens for its investment in innovative marine technologies at the opening of its new testing and assembly facility in Bristol today. The new 25,000 square feet facility will be the base for the development of next- generation d
Siemens Opens Its Testing and Assembly Facility in Bristol, UK
Edward Davey, secretary of state for Energy and Climate Change praised Siemens for its investment in innovative marine technologies at the opening of its new testing and assembly facility in Bristol today. The new 25,000 square feet facility will be the base for the development of next- generation d
USA: HydroVision International to Feature Seven-Session Track on Ocean/Tidal/Stream Power
HydroVision International 2013 – the world’s largest conference and exhibition devoted to the hydroelectric power industry – will feature an entire seven-session panel presentation track covering the ocean/tidal/stream power market. This year’s Ocean/Tidal/Stream track is designed to provide a wealt
Hip Hip Array – RenewableUK Welcomes London Array’s Full Operation
RenewableUK has welcomed the announcement that all 175 turbines at the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm, London Array, are now generating clean electricity. The turbines were installed in the Thames Estuary between January and December last year. First power was generated in October 20