Offshore Wind
Boskalis Increases Its Stake in Fugro
Following the recent news, Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has announced that it has fractionally increased its stake in Fugro N.V. to 15.0%. Boskalis reiterates that it has no intention to make an offer for Fugro. The strategy of Boskalis is focused on offshore and (maritime) infrastruct
Andritz Receives Order for MeyGen
Andritz Hydro Hammerfest, part of international technology Group Andritz, has received an order from MeyGen Ltd. to supply three 1.5-megawatt tidal current turbines to the planned tidal array in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth, Scotland. Tidal current turbines are anchored to the sea bed in co
Bourne Develops Solar-Hydro Hybrid Power Generator
Bourne has developed a solar-hydro hybrid generator in an effort to find a potential energy site that has more than one type of renewable energy and capture both with one device. The potential for this approach is significant. There are many regions of the world that not only have high solar power p
Bourne Develops Solar-Hydro Hybrid Power Generator
Bourne has developed a solar-hydro hybrid generator in an effort to find a potential energy site that has more than one type of renewable energy and capture both with one device. The potential for this approach is significant. There are many regions of the world that not only have high solar power p
Dalby Offshore’s Workboat Apprentices Spend Their First Week at Sea
Dalby Offshore’s Workboat Apprentices are enjoying their first week at sea. After two weeks studying at Whitby Fishing school and gaining their ENG1 Medical Certificate, STCW and Banksman, Slinger & Crane courses so they can now work alongside the company’s experienced team on the Dalby Fleet. Josh
Denmark Surveys Nearshore Wind Tender Sites
Denmark has completed the geotechnical surveys for the upcoming 350 MW nearshore wind tender. Danish TSO, Energinet.dk, was in charge of conducting the surveys, while the Danish Energy Agency will present the findings on 27 November. Energinet.dk has also released the cost projections for the prelim
MacArtney Introduces Its Subsea Connectivity Brand
Inspired by an ongoing increase in demand for its subsea connector products and advanced connectivity solutions, MacArtney has opted to formally unify its vast spectrum of offerings and competencies within this area under the wings of the new ‘TrustLink’ connectivity brand. Common to all TrustLink s
EMEC, FORCE Host Workshop at ICOE
Ocean energy test sites spanning Europe, Asia, and North America have committed to coordinate procedures and standards to ensure consistency in testing marine energy converters across the globe. Bringing together operational and planned test sites from around the world for the second time, the Europ
EMEC, FORCE Host Workshop at ICOE
Ocean energy test sites spanning Europe, Asia, and North America have committed to coordinate procedures and standards to ensure consistency in testing marine energy converters across the globe. Bringing together operational and planned test sites from around the world for the second time, the Europ
Highlights of the Month: October 2014
Billions Set to Be Invested in German Offshore Wind Projects A downturn in the German offshore wind industry could soon come to an end. GeoSea Buys HOCHTIEF’s Offshore Assets, Becomes Full Owner of ‘Innovation’ DEME’s marine engineering specialist GeoSea acquires offshore assets of HOCHTIEF, one of
Aeolus Wins KVNR Shipping Award
Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus has won the KVNR Shipping Award. On 6 November, this prize was presented during the Maritime Awards Gala. This gala is also the official start of the Maritime Week, which showcases the maritime sector. The Shipping Award is an initiative of the Royal As
EIB Boosts National Grid with GBP 1.5 Bln Loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide GBP 1.5 billion (EUR 1.92 billion) for investment by National Grid plc across its national electricity transmission network. This new support for connecting new power generation, upgrade ageing assets and improve network resilience to climate
Prysmian Profit Down 25 Pct
Cable manufacturer, Prysmian, has reported net profit of EUR 135 million for the first nine months of 2014, which is 25.1% lower comparing to the same period last year. “The results for the first nine months of 2014 show generally stable profitability, excluding the adverse impact of the Western Lin
Prysmian Profit Down 25 Pct
Cable manufacturer, Prysmian, has reported net profit of EUR 135 million for the first nine months of 2014, which is 25.1% lower comparing to the same period last year. “The results for the first nine months of 2014 show generally stable profitability, excluding the adverse impact of the Western Lin