Offshore Wind
Sutton Bridge Port Setting Up Stage for DONG Energy
C.RO Ports Sutton Bridge has submitted an application to the local government of South Holland in Lincolnshire, asking for the approval to build a pontoon and stationing of portakabins and containers, which will be used by DONG Energy on offshore wind farms. The pontoon will be used for mooring of s
Over 160 Countries to Sign Paris Climate Change Agreement
A day-long celebration will today mark the opening for signature of the Paris Climate Change Agreement at the United Nations headquarters in New York, with more than 160 countries having expressed their intention to sign the agreement. Events will start at 8.30 am EST with an opening ceremony in the
Aqualis Offshore and CSDC Strike Up Engineering Partnership
Aqualis Offshore and China Ship Design & Research Center (CSDC) have signed an agreement to cooperate on offshore engineering projects both in China and internationally which could potentially include wind farm installation vessels. Under the agreement, Aqualis Offshore and CSDC will cooperate in th
VOS Sugar Christened and Ready for German OW Job (Gallery)
Vroon Offshore Services’ new vessel – VOS Sugar – was christened yesterday in IJmuiden. The vessel’s first job will be in Germany, where it will perform dive operations and maintenance work on foundations at an offshore wind farm for NDE. The vessel was named by Mrs Monita Horn, Operations and Chart
Imtra Kits Out Atlantic Pioneer with Lights and Wipers
Massachusetts-based Imtra has recently delivered a searchlight, wipers and LED lights to the first US-flagged offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel (CTV) – the Atlantic Pioneer. Imtra has supplied the Colorlight CL20 high-output searchlight, Decca Straight Line wiper system, and LED deck, interior
Imtra Kits Out Atlantic Pioneer with Lights and Wipers
Massachusetts-based Imtra has recently delivered a searchlight, wipers and LED lights to the first US-flagged offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel (CTV) – the Atlantic Pioneer. Imtra has supplied the Colorlight CL20 high-output searchlight, Decca Straight Line wiper system, and LED deck, interior
Aggreko to Light Up Galloper Offshore Wind Farm
James Fisher has awarded a contract to Aggreko for the provision of power generation during the construction phase of the Galloper offshore wind farm, which will start in July and last for more than 40 weeks. Aggreko will supply 56 new lightweight 20kVA wind-charged generators and a standby machine.
Wind Energy Priority for Basque Govt’s Industrial Policies
Arantxa Tapia, the minister for Economic Development and Competitiveness of the Basque regional government, highlighted the role of the wind industry for the future of the Basque Country’s economy at an event held on 14 April in Bilbao. During the opening session at the 3rd edition of the Analysis o
ORE Catapult and Tecnalia Form R&D Tie-Up
The UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Spain’s Tecnalia have signed a Collaboration Agreement with the aim of developing research and development (R&D) projects to tackle some of the key technology challenges facing the offshore renewable energy sector. The two research centres will c
ORE Catapult and Tecnalia Form R&D Tie-Up
The UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Spain’s Tecnalia have signed a Collaboration Agreement with the aim of developing research and development (R&D) projects to tackle some of the key technology challenges facing the offshore renewable energy sector. The two research centres will c
EKF: Race for Investments into Wind Heating Up
A large number of international banks and investors have emerged from the financial crisis and are now offering venture capital for green investments such as offshore wind, a healthy and positive sign reflecting a more mature market, but the one that places new demands on early investors, Denmark’s
A&P Group to Keep MPI Adventure Up and Running
A&P Group’s Tyne yard has secured a maintenance and repair contract for MPI Offshore’s wind turbine installation vessel MPI Adventure, docked at A&P Group’s Hebburn yard last week ahead of a two-week programme of works. The 20,000-tonne vessel has recently been contracted to support the commissionin
Offshore Wind Becoming a Big-Ticket Item
Investors who traditionally focus solely on big-ticket mergers and acquisitions are showing interest in offshore wind projects as returns on investments in more conventional infrastructure assets are pushed lower and lower, according to Macquarie. Pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurers t
Offshore Wind: A Playfield with Giant Toys (Photo Gallery)
The story of offshore wind farms moving farther from shore and wind turbines being installed in deeper waters does not finish with gigantic vessels and foundations, but extends to the almost entire supply chain, where equipment is also getting bigger and services are being adapted to the industry’s