Offshore Wind
DHI Develops MetOcean Database
In order to reduce costs and increase competitiveness for offshore wind farm developments, Dong Energy wanted to be able to establish local certified MetOcean criteria in less than four months. To do this, they needed to establish MetOcean conditions for the structural design and operation of offsho
DHI Develops MetOcean Database
In order to reduce costs and increase competitiveness for offshore wind farm developments, Dong Energy wanted to be able to establish local certified MetOcean criteria in less than four months. To do this, they needed to establish MetOcean conditions for the structural design and operation of offsho
AkzoNobel Coats Eneco Luchterduinen Substation
The high-voltage substation for the Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind project has recently been installed in the Dutch North Sea. The substation was designed and built by Belgian firms Iemants, CG and Cofely Fabricon. Protective coatings from AkzoNobel’s International brand were used to protect the
VIDEO: MaXccess in Action at Fukushima Offshore Wind Farm
UK-based company, OSBIT Power, the developer of an innovative offshore wind access system released a footage of its MaXccess in operation at Fukushima offshore wind farm. The system completed its Lloyds witnessed factory acceptance tests in late 2012. Owned by Maubeni, the offshore wind farm is loca
Tekmar Scoops Export Award
Tekmar Energy, the cable protection specialist, has been presented with the prestigious Export Award at the North East Business Awards. The company received the recognition on Thursday night at the annual event that recognises exceptional business and innovation in the Durham and Wearside region. Th
Ad Hoc Contracts Its CTV Design
Ad Hoc Marine Designs Ltd has signed a design contract for a 26m Typhoon Class SWATH Crew Transfer Vessel with Lung Teh Shipbuilding (LTS) in Taiwan. The 26m Typhoon Class SWATH has been ordered by Renewable Energy Support Ltd (RES Ltd) and will be operated by Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd (MC
FWOL to Transfer EnBW Baltic 2 Crew
FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics (FWOL) and EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG have signed a five-year crew transfer contract for EnBW Baltic 2 wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. From 1 July 2015, the crew transfer vessel “Windcat 34” will sail daily from Rostock to the offshore wind farm EnBW Baltic
FWOL to Transfer EnBW Baltic 2 Crew
FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics (FWOL) and EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG have signed a five-year crew transfer contract for EnBW Baltic 2 wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. From 1 July 2015, the crew transfer vessel “Windcat 34” will sail daily from Rostock to the offshore wind farm EnBW Baltic
The Netherlands Fund Energy Innovation
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has announced that on April 1, 2015, a new tender for the Demonstration of Energy Innovation (DEI) will be open. With DEI, applicants have the chance to get funding for demonstrations (investment projects) of products, processes or services. The funding is ava
Maersk Training Launches Hub Rescue Course
Newcastle-based Maersk Training has launched its latest training course to expand its portfolio of health and safety courses for the wind energy industry. The Hub Rescue course, which is recommended for WTG Technicians, Blade Inspectors, and Installation and Maintenance Subcontractors, has been desi
HiDef Licences BioConsult for Danish Market
HiDef Aerial Surveying has signed an exclusive deal with BioConsult SH GmbH & Co. KG of Germany to operate HiDef’s technology and infrastructure within Denmark and its territorial waters. The five year contract allows BioConsult SH to provide digital video surveys to German wind farm developers, gov
Green Port Hull Backers Named ‘Renewables Champions’
Three figures in the city have been recognised as ‘Renewables Champions’ for being instrumental in bringing Siemens to Hull and the development of the Green Port Hull project. The work of ABP Director Humber, John Fitzgerald, Alan Johnson MP and Hull City Council’s City Regeneration Manager Mark Jon
Green Port Hull Backers Named ‘Renewables Champions’
Three figures in the city have been recognised as ‘Renewables Champions’ for being instrumental in bringing Siemens to Hull and the development of the Green Port Hull project. The work of ABP Director Humber, John Fitzgerald, Alan Johnson MP and Hull City Council’s City Regeneration Manager Mark Jon
ORE Catapult Joins ECOWindS
The ECOWindS Consortium has welcomed the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to the ECOWindS project as an official third party associated partner. ORE Catapult is the UK’s flagship technology innovation and research centre for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, and is the UK counterpart to