Offshore Wind
France Officially Publishes Second Call for Offshore Wind Tenders
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) officially issued a second call for tenders for construction of offshore wind farms, which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on March 16. The launch of this tender was announced in January by the French Minister of Ecology, Sust
France Officially Publishes Second Call for Offshore Wind Tenders
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) officially issued a second call for tenders for construction of offshore wind farms, which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on March 16. The launch of this tender was announced in January by the French Minister of Ecology, Sust
VIDEO: CPM Deploys First Tidal Generator in United States
In 2012, CPM Constructors was the contractor on an innovative clean energy project in Eastport, Maine. CPM constructed and deployed the first licensed, grid connected tidal generator in the United States. This was a successful project and is sure to have a great impact on the industry as it seeks ne
UK: Turbine Access System Wins Safety Innovations Award
Houlder and BMT Nigel Gee announced that their jointly developed Turbine Access System (TAS™) has won the Safety Innovations Award at the 27th Offshore Achievement Awards organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Aberdeen Section. The award was presented to Frederic Perderix, Houlder Ch
BVI: Great Interest for “Submersible Hull Catamaran” Concept
At the dawn of a new era in offshore support vessels, SHC Wavedancer™ provides a world-first with its new patents pending design making it the only vessel on the world capable of transforming from a high speed catamaran to a semi-submersible platform. This innovation has enormous global potential fo
CTruk’s Vessels to Feature on Seawork Pontoon (UK)
CTruk’s latest Offshore Windfarm Service Vessel CWind Adventure, a CTruk 20T, is operated under the CWind boat share initiative and will go straight to work as part of the company’s growing charter fleet. A CTruk 20T and the company’s Military & Security Division demonstrator cat THOR will feature o
CTruk’s Vessels to Feature on Seawork Pontoon (UK)
CTruk’s latest Offshore Windfarm Service Vessel CWind Adventure, a CTruk 20T, is operated under the CWind boat share initiative and will go straight to work as part of the company’s growing charter fleet. A CTruk 20T and the company’s Military & Security Division demonstrator cat THOR will feature o
Top News of the Week Mar 18– 24, 2013
Germany: Meerwind Offshore Wind Farm Still on Track for Q3 2013 Completion Construction progress at Meerwind continues at a rapid pace for main installation contractor Seajacks. Sweden: Vattenfall to Cut Costs, 2,500 Employees to Lose Their Jobs Approximately 2,500 employees might leave the compan
USA: CPM Constructors Recognised for Maine Tidal Energy Project Work
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) awarded CPM Constructors with a 2013 Build America Award for New Municipal & Utility Construction at AGC’s 94th Annual Convention in Palm Springs, California, on March 7, 2013. CPM won for its construction of the first phase of Ocean Renewable Powe
USA: New Bedford’s Biggest Opportunities Lie in Offshore Wind, Mayor Mitchell Says
New Bedford’s Mayor Jon Mitchell, spoke about the city’s progress in offshore wind sector and highlighted the importance of offshore wind development for the city in his State of the City address on Thursday, March 21. “Today, thanks to the hard work of the residents, employees and supporters of our
GBP 2 Million Fund Now Available for Marine Renewables Companies in Cornwall, UK
To further strengthen Cornwall’s position as a leading centre for marine energy, approximately £2m of Convergence European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) has been made available for marine renewables companies. The GBI (R&D) fund is available to those currently working on concept or prototype d
The Netherlands: Three Damen Twin Axe FCSs Head to Maritime Craft Services
Three more Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Suppliers are on their way to Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd and are expected to arrive in Europe in early May. Based in Largs, Ayrshire, MCS ordered the three Twin Axe FCS 2610, just months after taking delivery of its first two catamarans. All of the vessel
UK: ROVOP Wins Hat-Trick of Awards
Fast-growing subsea specialist ROVOP has won a hat-trick of awards in less than a year after being named Great Small Company at last night’s SPE Offshore Achievement Awards. The Offshore Achievement Awards recognise exceptional business growth, innovation, safety breakthroughs and collaborative effo
UK: ROVOP Wins Hat-Trick of Awards
Fast-growing subsea specialist ROVOP has won a hat-trick of awards in less than a year after being named Great Small Company at last night’s SPE Offshore Achievement Awards. The Offshore Achievement Awards recognise exceptional business growth, innovation, safety breakthroughs and collaborative effo