Offshore Wind
Navitus Bay Unlikely to Go Ahead
UK Secretary of State is to issue a decision about up to 121-turbine wind farm in the English Channel near the Isle of Wight. The call is expected to be negative as some Jurassic Coast will lose UNESCO World Heritage Site status in case the wind farm gets built, writes the Telegraph. For the same [&
Massachusetts Delegation to Tour Denmark
State Rep. Patricia Haddad is hoping to bring offshore wind industry to Massachusetts. Namely, after accepting an invitation from the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate, Haddad embarked on a four-day trip to Denmark with a group of legislators and industry leaders, writes Wicked Local
Borssele I & II Site Data Ready for Developers
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has announced that the geotechnical survey of seabed, wind and water conditions for the Borssele I and II areas has been completed. In 2014 the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs ordered the RVO to carry out the work and as this was the first carried out by th
Bombora Launches Mid-Scale Field Trial
Bombora Wave Power has officially launched of its mid-scale “Field Trial” on Melville Waters. Sam Leighton, Bombora CEO said: “Testing this mid-scale wave energy collector in salt water is a significant step forward for the company. Bombora has previously completed small scale trials in a collaborat
Minesto Strengthens Its Management Team
Minesto, the developer of the Deep Green marine energy power plant, has named Fredrik Ahlström as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Charlotta Ekman who will take up the position as Chief Operating Officer. Ahlström joins Minesto as new CFO from Sibelco Nordic, a provider of industrial minerals, wh
Minesto Strengthens Its Management Team
Minesto, the developer of the Deep Green marine energy power plant, has named Fredrik Ahlström as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Charlotta Ekman who will take up the position as Chief Operating Officer. Ahlström joins Minesto as new CFO from Sibelco Nordic, a provider of industrial minerals, wh
CWind Names Latest 22m Catamaran
CWind has named the latest workboat to join its fleet of crew transfer vessels. CWind Spirit, a 22m catamaran destined to support offshore wind projects in the UK and continental Europe, was named by Gemma Ross at a ceremony in Ipswich. Gemma, a Bid Manager at CWind, was chosen in a draw among staff
AXYS Acquires FLiDAR
AXYS Technologies Inc (AXYS) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the FLiDAR NV shares. Terry Tarle, AXYS President & CEO said: “AXYS and FLiDAR share the vision of delivering the highest quality data to offshore wind developers of fixed and floating wind farms worldwide. By combin
Aquatic Hires New Managing Director
Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has appointed Martin Charles as group managing director. Charles replaces Aquatic’s former president, Chris Brooks, who has departed Aquatic after eight years. Charles joined Aquatic in 2014 as regional general manager, Europe, Middle East a
Aquatic Hires New Managing Director
Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has appointed Martin Charles as group managing director. Charles replaces Aquatic’s former president, Chris Brooks, who has departed Aquatic after eight years. Charles joined Aquatic in 2014 as regional general manager, Europe, Middle East a
Baringa Appoints New Supply Chain Partner
John Calder has joined consultancy firm Baringa Partners as Partner to lead its cross-industry Supply Chain practice. This division of the business covers end-to-end supply chain improvements, sourcing and procurement, supply chain planning and logistics, inventory and warehousing. Calder has worked
Sheringham Shoal to Test Its Emergency Response
Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm’s emergency response procedures in handling a major offshore incident will be tested through a rigorous practice entitled Exercise Sheringham Response on 10 September 2015. Jason Halsey Power Plant Manager at Sheringham Shoal said: “We actively work to create an e
OSIL Delivers Vibrocorer System to VLIZ
UK-based marine systems manufacturers OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd) have supplied the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) with a high-powered Vibrocorer system. The 3m system was supplied with its own container for storage, with OSIL staff providing training on its assembly and use in Ooste
High Wind Names New Head of Business Development
Ole Jacob Wang Nielsen has joined High Wind NV as Head of Business Development. He will continue the commercialisation of the Boom Lock which allows for safe installation of wind turbine components in higher wind speeds. Ole Jacob has worked in the maritime industry since 2001 and brings with him 8