Offshore Wind
Deutsche Windtechnik Buys Ballast Nedam’s Offshore Wind O&M Contracts
Ballast Nedam has sold its current portfolio of 4 offshore wind inspection and maintenance contracts to Deutsche Windtechnik BV, the Dutch subsidiary of Deutsche Windtechnik. The sale involves 5-year inspection and maintenance contracts for offshore wind farms Eneco Luchterduinen, Prinses Amaliawind
Deutsche Windtechnik Buys Ballast Nedam’s Offshore Wind O&M Contracts
Ballast Nedam has sold its current portfolio of 4 offshore wind inspection and maintenance contracts to Deutsche Windtechnik BV, the Dutch subsidiary of Deutsche Windtechnik. The sale involves 5-year inspection and maintenance contracts for offshore wind farms Eneco Luchterduinen, Prinses Amaliawind
Maersk Teaching Newcastle College Students about Renewables Industry
Maersk Training has joined forces with Newcastle College by running its Fundamental Skills for Offshore Technicians course with its students. Newcastle College has provided 55 of its students to undergo the six week course, after Maersk Training secured funding to provide the programme exclusively.
James Fisher Nets GBP 25 Million Galloper OWF Deal
James Fisher and Sons plc has been awarded a contract by Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL) for the 336MW offshore wind farm, located some 27km off the coast of Suffolk, UK. Under the contract, worth in excess of £25 million, James Fisher will be responsible for marine services and support during the
James Fisher Nets GBP 25 Million Galloper OWF Deal
James Fisher and Sons plc has been awarded a contract by Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL) for the 336MW offshore wind farm, located some 27km off the coast of Suffolk, UK. Under the contract, worth in excess of £25 million, James Fisher will be responsible for marine services and support during the
Brave Tern Upgraded and Ready for First US OWF (Gallery)
For multi MW turbines, such as the new turbines from GE, Siemens and MHI Vestas, the offshore wind industry needs larger installation vessels. Rotor diameters of more than 150m, towers over 70m with a hub height over 100m require vessels with the dimensions to match the difference between the previo
Iberdrola In Clover as Renewables Shine
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola recorded a net profit of EUR 2.42 billion in 2015, 4.1% more than the previous year, attributed largely to the company’s thriving renewables division. The company’s EBITDA rose to EUR 7.3bn, a 4.9% increase on 2014. The Renewables division marked a 18.6% jump in EBITDA
Tidal Transit Takes Over ‘Umoe Firmus’
The WaveCraft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Firmus arrived in the river harbour at the Port of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk today. Following extensive upgrades and testing, the vessel was handed over to the Tidal Transit crew, who sailed directly from Mandal to Yarmouth. Statkraft has chartered Umoe Firmus
Scottish Energy Minister Gets Insight into FPP’s Wind-Wave Floating Tech
Scottish Minister for Energy, Fergus Ewing, visited Floating Power Plant’s (FPP) stand at the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE), taking place from 23 to 25 February in Edinburgh. Minister Ewing learned more about the technology, the challenges and FPP’s plans for developments in the UK
VIDEO: FLiDAR 6M Braving North Sea Winter Storm
Canada-based Axys Technologies has recently shared a video showing its FLiDAR 6M, formerly known as the WindSentinel, navigating the rough seas at the Fino1 Met Mast off the coast of Germany. The FINO1 Met Mast is situated in the North Sea, approximately 45 kilometres to the north of Borkum,and in a
Northern UK Businesses Tap Into US Offshore Wind
The Northern Powerhouse offshore wind trade mission, led by Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) in partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), will visit the US this week. Northern businesses, which will land in the eastern US on 27 February, will meet US wind farm developers and supply chain comp
ERSG Opens Dutch Office
ERSG (Future Energy Recruitment) has announced the opening of its new office in the Netherlands. The company said the new location will allow it to focus on an increasingly important market and better facilitate in-country compliance and candidate care. Hans Slootweg has been appointed as ERSG’s Cou
ERSG and Mammoet Wind Sign Exclusivity Agreement
ERSG and Mammoet Wind have signed an exclusivity agreement to supply contract staff for their projects across Europe. Jim Ryan, ERSG Managing Director said: “Following a highly successful 4 year collaboration with Mammoet Wind, I am delighted that we are now entering an exclusivity agreement and I l
Photo of the Day: Tidal Transit Sisters All Dolled Up
Tidal Transit Limited has shared a photo of two of its crew transfer vessels (CTVs), Ginny Louise and her sister Eden Rose, looking ‘‘clean and ready for a busy spring” the company said in an Instagram post. The sisters have been employed on the 317MW Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm on and off f