Offshore Wind
Shoreline, Fred. Olsen Find Best O&M Solution for Large OWFs
Using an offshore accommodation platform combined with fast in-field vessels will be key to maximising efficiencies for large offshore wind farms built far from shore, according to an O&M logistics study carried out by Shoreline for Fred. Olsen Ocean. An O&M simulation, conducted by using Shoreline’
Shoreline, Fred. Olsen Find Best O&M Solution for Large OWFs
Using an offshore accommodation platform combined with fast in-field vessels will be key to maximising efficiencies for large offshore wind farms built far from shore, according to an O&M logistics study carried out by Shoreline for Fred. Olsen Ocean. An O&M simulation, conducted by using Shoreline’
AYOP Strengthening Focus on Offshore Wind
Dorothy Winters has been appointed as offshore business development manager at the Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Port (AYOP) with a special focus on offshore wind. Winters previously combined two functions: marketer at Port of Amsterdam and offshore wind programme manager at AYOP. The tasks of the pos
Ecosse Subsea Nets Kriegers Flak Contract
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has been hired by JD-Contractor to perform pre-cut trenching works on the 600MW Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Energinet.dk plans to install two 220kV submarine export cables and a 9km connecting cable between two offshore platforms. ESS commercial di
TLP Floating Platform Heading to Commercial Test
A new design of floating turbine has been demonstrated as the collaboration behind it says it is nearing readiness for a full commercial test. The TLPWIND project, led by Iberdrola Engineering & Construction (IEC) with project partners the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and the University
TRG Wind Supporting Offshore Ops from Hull
TRG Wind, a wind turbine support company, has chosen Hull as the base for its European offshore operations. The company has already added three technical staff to its team since opening an office at The Deep Business Centre earlier this month. Managing Director David Elcombe said the availability of
Geps Techno’s RE All-Rounder Goes International
The Saint Nazaire-based startup Geps Techno, the developer of the MLiner independent offshore platform project, has recently adopted new financial sources with a fund raising campaign and Bpifrance grants to offer its line of products on international markets. The MLiner, also known as the ”Swiss Ar
Saft Provides Backup Power for Amrumbank West Offshore Wind Farm
Saft has supplied its Uptimax nickel battery systems for E.ON’s Amrumbank West offshore wind farm. Saft has provided a total of 80 Saft Uptimax battery systems – one for each turbine. In the event of an interruption to the main power supply, the batteries are designed to deliver peak power for essen
Vos Prodect Tests Hang-Offs for Two OWF Export Cables
Vos Prodect has performed an endurance test with a 155kV HVAC cable, clamped in a temporary hang-off section as part of a recently awarded contract with Siem Offshore Contractors. The company has been contracted by Siem Offshore Contractors for testing and delivery of sealed cable hang-off systems f
Vos Prodect Tests Hang-Offs for Two OWF Export Cables
Vos Prodect has performed an endurance test with a 155kV HVAC cable, clamped in a temporary hang-off section as part of a recently awarded contract with Siem Offshore Contractors. The company has been contracted by Siem Offshore Contractors for testing and delivery of sealed cable hang-off systems f
Chevalier Floatels Bags New Offshore Wind Contracts
Chevalier Floatels reported today that it had secured a series of contracts for offshore wind projects, thus returning its fleet to the renewables sector amidst a challenging period the oil and gas industry is currently going through. Even though Chevalier left the projects for which it was contract
European Union Increases Renewable Energy Target
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted in favour of increasing the European Union’s target for renewables to ‘at least’ 30% by 2030. Europe currently has a target of at least 27%, which was agreed by European leaders in October 2014. The parliamentary vote, which has no direct legislative i
Dalby Ouse Named at Seawork
The 26-metre wind farm service vessel (WFSV) Dalby Ouse was officially named at the Seawork International Exhibition in Southampton on 14 June. The aluminium catamaran has now returned to Great Yarmouth for final acceptance and delivery trials and is expected to be delivered to Dalby Offshore in the
DBB Jack-up Services Rebrands to Ziton
DBB Jack-up Services A/S has changed its name to Ziton A/S to signal this Denmark-based company’s increased focus on specialist onsite expertise within offshore wind turbine maintenance. Thorsten Jalk, CEO of Ziton A/S, said: “As the offshore wind energy market continues to develop rapidly, speciali