Offshore Wind
GE Prepares Electrical System for French Tidal Array
With EDF set to operate a tidal energy array near Paimpol-Bréhat in Brittany, France at the end of 2015, GE Power Conversion reported that it is on track for finalization of the electrical conversion system, due for summer 2015. GE’s Belfort team is working diligently to perform relevant tests befor
EMEC, CENSIS Team Up on Sensor Innovation
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and CENSIS, the Innovation Centre for Sensor & Imaging Systems, are collaborating to support innovation and development of new sensor technologies. By helping innovative sensor technologies develop through technology readiness levels (TRL) and providing indep
Huisman Takes Piece of Pile Driving Specialist
Huisman has reached an agreement to participate as shareholder and investor in Fistuca BV. Fistuca BV is developing a new pile driving technology, BLUE Piling Technology which will allow silent installation of large piles offshore. BLUE Piling Technology is expected to significantly reduce the found
DNV GL Names New CEO
The Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President & CEO. He is succeeding Henrik O. Madsen, who is retiring on 1 August. Since October 2014, the Board of Directors has undertaken an extensive executive search and selection process to find and appo
DNV GL Names New CEO
The Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President & CEO. He is succeeding Henrik O. Madsen, who is retiring on 1 August. Since October 2014, the Board of Directors has undertaken an extensive executive search and selection process to find and appo
Carillion Bags Rampion OWF Contract
Carillion has been awarded a contract to design, supply and install 160km of 150kV cable and associated jointing accessories for the Rampion offshore wind farm. The project will involve the installation of cable over a distance of approximately 26km from landfall near Shoreham on Sea to Bolney, West
Bureau Veritas: Guidelines to Spur Tidal Energy Development
International classification society and certification group Bureau Veritas has published a set of guidelines, NI 603, intended to help the development of current and tidal turbines. The guidelines are backed by a separate guide to certification for marine renewable energy devices including tidal tu
Blue Water Shipping Handles 420 Tons of Siemens’ Prototype
Following the recent news about Siemens 7MW turbine being installed in Østerild for field testing, Blue Water Shipping reported that it had been in charge of the loading, shipping and discharging of the new turbine. The company handled nearly 420 tons of cargo with the largest unit weighing 155 tons
Blue Water Shipping Handles 420 Tons of Siemens’ Prototype
Following the recent news about Siemens 7MW turbine being installed in Østerild for field testing, Blue Water Shipping reported that it had been in charge of the loading, shipping and discharging of the new turbine. The company handled nearly 420 tons of cargo with the largest unit weighing 155 tons
‘Acta Orion’ WFSV First to Use ACO Marine’s New Wastewater Treatment System
ACO Marine has won an order to supply its new range Clarimar MF wastewater treatment system for installation aboard Acta Orion, the wind farm support vessel (WFSV) under construction for Acta Marine at the Partner Stocznia shipyard in Police, Poland. Acta Orion will be the first reference for ACO Ma
Queen’s Speech Confirms Conservatives’ Energy Plans
Her Majesty The Queen today delivered the speech to the UK Parliament as part of the State Opening of Parliament 2015. The speech sets out the government’s policies and proposed legislative programme for the new parliamentary session. Regarding the new Energy Bill, it was revealed today that the UK
N-Sea Opens Norwich Office
Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea Offshore Ltd has moved into new Norwich office. The premises signify further expansion for N-Sea and will support the company’s increased activity in the oil and gas and renewable market in the Southern North Sea area. Offshore renewable activity currently accounts for alm
Oceanteam Takes Loss In Q1 2015
Oceanteam has posted a moderate loss of USD 0.4 million for the first quarter of 2015. The company also saw revenue fall from USD 15.1 million to USD 14.3 million in this period. Oceanteam is comprised of two operating segments, Oceanteam Shipping, which accounts for 46% of company’s revenue, and Oc
SMRU Makes New Appointments
SMRU Consulting Europe has promoted Dr Carol Sparling to Technical Director and Dr Cormac Booth to Director of Business Development. with 15 years’ experience as a marine mammal scientist and 7 years of experience in applied science consultancy working with both industry and government clients, Spar