Offshore Wind
Insurance Industry Keeps Up with Renewable Energy Development
As the need for energy security drives investment in renewable energy, the insurance industry is responding by providing innovative products to mitigate some of the potential volatility. Global investment in renewables fell by 14% during 2013, but the percentage of electricity generated by renewable
QED Naval Secures up to GBP 550,000 Fund
QED Naval received up to £550,000 financial backing from Kelvin Capital and the Scottish Investment Bank last month to support the continued development of the Subhub, the tidal turbine foundation structure. This 1st tranche of money will allow QED Naval to conduct the tank testing of 2 models of in
CableFish Proves to Be Revolutionizing for Subsea Cable Installation
The first stage of the new CableFish test programme was completed last week and the results proved that this concept will revolutionise submarine cable installation for high flow environments. The trials were conducted on a simulated cable off the Dorset coast in flows of up to 2.5knots. The objecti
CableFish Proves to Be Revolutionizing for Subsea Cable Installation
The first stage of the new CableFish test programme was completed last week and the results proved that this concept will revolutionise submarine cable installation for high flow environments. The trials were conducted on a simulated cable off the Dorset coast in flows of up to 2.5knots. The objecti
Airborne Launches French Unit
Airborne officially registered a business unit in Cherbourg, France last month. Airborne Marine France will support the emerging tidal industry in the future through a dedicated manufacturing facility for composite tidal blades in France. In addition, it is foreseen that in the future, composite shi
Minister Rudd Inaugurates FloWave Ocean Simulator
New climate change minister Amber Rudd MP found out first-hand about the UK’s leading role in ocean energy research and development when she officially opened the world’s most sophisticated tide and wave simulator in Edinburgh today (August 5). The FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility, located at
Smulders Projects to Build Dudgeon OWF Transition Pieces
On July 3, Smulders Projects was awarded the contract for the supply of 67 Transition Pieces for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm. The Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm will be constructed on the coast of Norfolk, South East England. The wind farm comprises 67 monopile foundations on which 6 MW turbines will
Offshore Marine Chartering, New Kid on the Block
Specialising in the Offshore Wind, Marine Construction and Oil & Gas industries, Offshore Marine Chartering Ltd has been established as a service provider to offer expertise and independent vessel chartering services to projects worldwide. The company’s experience spans through vessel operations on
Offshore Marine Chartering, New Kid on the Block
Specialising in the Offshore Wind, Marine Construction and Oil & Gas industries, Offshore Marine Chartering Ltd has been established as a service provider to offer expertise and independent vessel chartering services to projects worldwide. The company’s experience spans through vessel operations on
Gamesa’s Installed Wind Capacity Hits 30 GW
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has shored up its track record as a world-leading player in terms of installed capacity, having hit the 30 GW mark. This milestone was achieved with the assembly of one of the eight G128-4.5 MW turbines being installed at the Tornio wind farm in Fin
VIDEO: WavEC Deploys Monitoring Buoy in Portugal
On July 29, WavEC Offshore Renewables successfully launched the first prototype of the offshore monitoring buoy being developed under the KIC-OTS program in Algés at the mouth of the river Tagus, Portugal. The operation was a result of two years of research, design and implementation. The buoy has b
Strategic Marine to Increase Presence in Wind Vessel and Work Boats Markets
Strategic Marine, a leading specialist shipbuilder, has appointed Dennis Thomsen as its Business Development Manager aimed at boosting its presence in the wind vessel and European work boats markets. He will be based out of Singapore. Dennis will be responsible for all wind vessel and European workb
Fugro to Undertake Surveys at Dudgeon Wind Farm
Fugro EMU Ltd is to undertake a benthic ecology survey at the Dudgeon wind farm location. The company will utilize the survey vessel MV Ocean Dawn for the job. The vessel will deploy a benthic grab sampler and drop down video directly to the seabed from the stern of the vessel. In addition, a 2m [&h
Fugro to Undertake Surveys at Dudgeon Wind Farm
Fugro EMU Ltd is to undertake a benthic ecology survey at the Dudgeon wind farm location. The company will utilize the survey vessel MV Ocean Dawn for the job. The vessel will deploy a benthic grab sampler and drop down video directly to the seabed from the stern of the vessel. In addition, a 2m [&h