Offshore Wind
Seabased Gets New President and CEO
Mats Leijon has taken over roles of Managing Director of Seabased Industry AB and President and CEO of the Seabased Group, thereby succeeding Billy Johansson. At the same time, Mats has also resigned as Chairman of the Board of both companies, being succeeded in these roles by Hans Bernhoff. Billy J
Seabased Gets New President and CEO
Mats Leijon has taken over roles of Managing Director of Seabased Industry AB and President and CEO of the Seabased Group, thereby succeeding Billy Johansson. At the same time, Mats has also resigned as Chairman of the Board of both companies, being succeeded in these roles by Hans Bernhoff. Billy J
Offshore Energy Conference: Developments in Wave and Tidal Energy
There is a lot to tell about marine renewable energy. The industry is developing fast, promising initiatives are being undertaken and there is a great need for renewable energy. Delegates of Offshore Energy have the opportunity to be informed in half a day about recent technical inventions, field ex
Ampelmann Opens News Facility in Rotterdam Harbor
Last week Ampelmann officially opened a new manufacturing facility located in the former Submarine Wharf, part of the old RDM shipyard in Rotterdam harbor. The new production hall with 3,200 m2 provides enough space for the construction of new Ampelmann’s motion compensation systems that enable safe
Energy Transition Becoming Visible in Netherlands
The Dutch National Energy Report reveals that the objectives for renewable energy and energy savings have not yet been achieved, but the climate objective has, and employment in the energy sector is shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy and savings. Thanks to energy savings and the increasi
Photo of the Day: Offshore WIND Waves to Damen FCS 2610 (Correction)
Correction: It has come to our attention that the vessel passing by Offshore WIND’s office yesterday was not the Damen FCS 2008, but the 2610 type. Find the corrected article below. Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Damen FCS 2610 passing by our office at Las Palmas Building in Rotterdam, the Nether
Veolia, Siemens Sign Wind Energy Waste Recycling Contract
Veolia has signed a three year contract worth just under £6 million with Siemens Plc to provide an integrated range of recycling and treatment services covering multiple waste streams including commercial, industrial and hazardous waste which leads the way in commercial waste management. The contrac
BEEAs: IHC’s Trencher Nominated for Mechanical Product of the Year (VIDEO)
IHC Merwede’s Hi-Traq subsea trencher, specifically designed for offshore wind farm operations, has been nominated for the Mechanical Product of the Year Award at the British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs), which will take place tomorrow in London. The company introduced its innovative trench
Aquamarine Power: Ocean Energy on European Horizon
At the Ocean Energy Europe conference in Paris last week the atmosphere was quite upbeat. Of course, the major challenge in the industry remains – principally funding technology development. The good news is that Europe is taking ocean energy seriously. It will not be on the same stage as funding fo
Marine Robot Fleet Swarm Southwest England
A fleet of seven robotic vehicles were launched into the ocean off southwest England this week, in the most ambitious project of its kind in Europe. The vehicles are aiming to travel up to 300 miles over the next 20 days, and will be collecting scientific data about ocean processes and marine life.
ORE Catapult to Host Seminar on 66kV Inter-Array Cables
The benefits associated with doubling the operating voltage of inter-array systems for large scale wind farms from 33kV to 66kV is widely understood, particularly as the industry strives to lower the costs associated with larger turbines. Despite the obvious benefits, developers currently lack the c
RenewableUK Welcomes Energy Secretary’s Speech
RenewableUK recognises the leadership shown by the Energy Secretary Edward Davey in his speech at the Liberal Democrat conference in Glasgow. The Secretary of State’s speech outlined his party’s proposals for the future of the UK’s energy market and for tackling climate change. His policy statements
Harland and Wolff Strengthens its Board
Jonathan Guest has been appointed to the Board of Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Limited as Director of Fabrication. He will have total responsibility for developing and growing the Company’s business in this sector and for the successful execution of its projects. On completion of a three year
Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference (OWIM) 2014
The Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference takes place on 29 October in Amsterdam. In an informative and educational day speakers from the industry provide an overview of wind farm developments, innovations in wind farm installation & maintenance and they will discuss the challenges o