Offshore Wind
UK Manufacturer Enters OW Industry, Triples Its Turnover in One Year
The growth in the UK offshore wind market is helping a South Shields manufacturer, Complete Fabrication Services (CFS), triple its turnover in just twelve months. Complete Fabrication Services (CFS), which has been supported by the GROW:OffshoreWind service delivered in partnership with the Manufact
Offshore Wind Brings GBP 8 Mln to Precision Sheet Metal Company
A precision sheet metal specialist is exploiting the growth in offshore wind after it secured £8m of new contracts for two of the world’s largest manufacturing names. Mec Com, which employs 120 people at its Hixon base, has beat off international competition to deliver assembly and testing for Sieme
IRENA Explores Potential of Four Ocean Energy Technologies
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a series of technology papers exploring the potential for power generation and other sustainable applications from ocean energy. The papers cover the main features and current status of four technology types: tidal energy; wave energy;
IRENA Explores Potential of Four Ocean Energy Technologies
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a series of technology papers exploring the potential for power generation and other sustainable applications from ocean energy. The papers cover the main features and current status of four technology types: tidal energy; wave energy;
Top News of the Week Aug 4 – 10, 2014
VIDEO: Installation of Borkum Riffgrund Foundations Last week, all 77 monopile foundations were installed at the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1 in the German North Sea. Ballast Nedam to Install Amrumbank West Monopiles Ballast Nedam has signed a contract for the installation of monopiles at t
J D Neuhaus Designs Hoists for Underwater Operations
Lifting and handling products manufactured by the J D Neuhaus company are engineered for performance, reliability and longevity when operating in extreme environments of dirt, dust, high humidity, and even potentially explosive atmospheres. Some of the toughest and more unusual conditions are curren
Marine Energy Effect on Birds
By 2020 the percentage of Scotland’s energy coming from renewable sources will increase. Studies have identified that there is a need to research how offshore renewable developments affect wildlife populations. The Marine Scotland Science released a report on how marine development could affect sea
Scottish Renewables Infrastructure Advances with Westway Park Development
Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Planning, Derek Mackay yesterday visited the 53 hectare Westway Park in Renfrew, to inspect progress at a £1.3 million dock development project. The project was one of the first locations in the country to receive funding from the Scottish Govern
Scottish Renewables Infrastructure Advances with Westway Park Development
Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Planning, Derek Mackay yesterday visited the 53 hectare Westway Park in Renfrew, to inspect progress at a £1.3 million dock development project. The project was one of the first locations in the country to receive funding from the Scottish Govern
HR Wallingford Hires Ex-Fugro EMU Employee
Bruce joins HR Wallingford from UK-based Fugro EMU, a marine survey and consultancy, where he was Managing Director. With more than 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry, Bruce brings high level strategic business experience to HR Wallingford as well as a wealth of technical expertise in the
Quarry to Benefit from Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
The Lizard could see 40 new jobs opened due to renewable energy development in Swansea Bay. Shire Oak Energy Limited plans to reopen Dean Quarry near St Keverne where it said it would extract at least 1.5 million tons of material in the first year, according to West Briton news site. The rock will b
ORE Catapult Takes Over Wave & Tidal Knowledge Network from Crown Estate
Wave and Tidal Knowledge Network has been officially transferred from the Crown Estate to ORE Catapult. Both parties agreed that ORE Catapult is best placed to continue to grow the content, functionality and value of the website for the industry. ORE Catapult stated on its website: “We are building
UK Lawyer Discusses Legal Implications of Overweight Offshore Workers
Kirk Tudhope, employment lawyer and partner with the UK North East law firm Ledingham Chalmers, said that the European Court of Justice (ECJ) is currently considering whether being substantially overweight is a “protected characteristic” under EU and therefore UK employment legislation. He said: “If
UK Lawyer Discusses Legal Implications of Overweight Offshore Workers
Kirk Tudhope, employment lawyer and partner with the UK North East law firm Ledingham Chalmers, said that the European Court of Justice (ECJ) is currently considering whether being substantially overweight is a “protected characteristic” under EU and therefore UK employment legislation. He said: “If