Offshore Wind
BOWL to Consult on Beatrice OWF
Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL) will be holding public consultation events this week in Moray to engage with local residents on the detailed planning application covering the onshore transmission work connected with the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm project. The Beatrice Offshore wind farm, situ
France Backs Four Offshore Renewables Projects
French Energy Minister Ségolène Royal and Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron have announced state support for four new projects in the marine renewables sector within the framework supplied by the French public sector investment programme “Investing for the Future”. Among the initiatives supported by
Securing Jack-Up Foundation
Establishing a safe foundation is a vital part of jack-up operations. The jack-up vessel needs to be supported by an absolutely solid foundation during the entire jack-up operation at any given site. As the vessel is jacked up, the weight is carried by the legs and onto the seabed. The seabed must b
Developer Submits ‘Plan B’ Application for Navitus Bay
Navitus Bay Development Limited has submitted an alternative proposal for fewer turbines that will be further from the Coast. The examining authority for the Navitus Bay Wind Park Application recently set out a number of written questions and requests for information. A question aimed at Navitus Bay
Developer Submits ‘Plan B’ Application for Navitus Bay
Navitus Bay Development Limited has submitted an alternative proposal for fewer turbines that will be further from the Coast. The examining authority for the Navitus Bay Wind Park Application recently set out a number of written questions and requests for information. A question aimed at Navitus Bay
Wallsend, UK to Get New Hub for Offshore Energy Sector SMEs
Work is about to start on a brand new hub for small businesses at a prime location on the banks of the Tyne. The £1.9 million project at Swans – the former Swan Hunter shipyard site in Wallsend – will transform part of an existing office block to create new and flexible business accommodation, inclu
Vos Bags Another Cable Hang-Off Order from NSW
Vos Prodect Innovations has secured a new order from Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW), for the design and supply of cable hang-off systems for an offshore wind farm project, located in the United Kingdom. With this project, Vos Prodect Innovations, market leading cable hang-off system supplier
Vos Bags Another Cable Hang-Off Order from NSW
Vos Prodect Innovations has secured a new order from Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW), for the design and supply of cable hang-off systems for an offshore wind farm project, located in the United Kingdom. With this project, Vos Prodect Innovations, market leading cable hang-off system supplier
ELA Container Sets Up Specialized Offshore Subsidiary
Due to the increasing demand of offshore accommodations, ELA Container founded a specialized subsidiary. Günter Albers, managing director of ELA Container and Hans Gatzemeier, former quality manager at ELA Container, are responsible as board of directors of the newly established company, ELA Contain
Isle of Man Picks Tocardo as One of Preferred Developers
Tocardo has been appointed by the Isle of Man Government as one of two preferred partners to supply tidal turbines for a new renewable energy initiative. The announcement is part of the Isle of Man Government’s renewable energy initiative, including the development of a wind farm and installation of
Isle of Man Picks Tocardo as One of Preferred Developers
Tocardo has been appointed by the Isle of Man Government as one of two preferred partners to supply tidal turbines for a new renewable energy initiative. The announcement is part of the Isle of Man Government’s renewable energy initiative, including the development of a wind farm and installation of
Dong Hires CMP to Install Berthing System
Dong awarded CMP a contract to construct & install a complete berthing system for the crew transfer vessels in Barrow in Furness. It included dredging, socketing piles into rock and construction of heavy concrete pontoons on site and the fabrication and installation of steel access platform and brid
Top News of the Week Nov 10 – 16, 2014
EDF, Dong Seek Wind Turbine Installation Contractor Eolien Maritime France, a subsidiary of EDF EN France and Dong Energy Power Holding, has invited bids for the transportation and installation of offshore wind turbines at Courseulles-sur-Mer, Fécamp and Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farms. Floating W
Liguori Offshore Consulting Teams Up with Exxon for Geotechnical Engineering
Since October 2014, Liguori Offshore Consulting Corporation (LOC) has expanded their services by offering analyses and evaluations in the field of geotechnical engineering. Therefore, the experts of LOC have taken Exxon as a strong partner on board, who will contribute their technical know-how to fu