Offshore Wind
Baringa Appoints New Supply Chain Partner
John Calder has joined consultancy firm Baringa Partners as Partner to lead its cross-industry Supply Chain practice. This division of the business covers end-to-end supply chain improvements, sourcing and procurement, supply chain planning and logistics, inventory and warehousing. Calder has worked
Sheringham Shoal to Test Its Emergency Response
Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm’s emergency response procedures in handling a major offshore incident will be tested through a rigorous practice entitled Exercise Sheringham Response on 10 September 2015. Jason Halsey Power Plant Manager at Sheringham Shoal said: “We actively work to create an e
OSIL Delivers Vibrocorer System to VLIZ
UK-based marine systems manufacturers OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd) have supplied the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) with a high-powered Vibrocorer system. The 3m system was supplied with its own container for storage, with OSIL staff providing training on its assembly and use in Ooste
High Wind Names New Head of Business Development
Ole Jacob Wang Nielsen has joined High Wind NV as Head of Business Development. He will continue the commercialisation of the Boom Lock which allows for safe installation of wind turbine components in higher wind speeds. Ole Jacob has worked in the maritime industry since 2001 and brings with him 8
High Wind Names New Head of Business Development
Ole Jacob Wang Nielsen has joined High Wind NV as Head of Business Development. He will continue the commercialisation of the Boom Lock which allows for safe installation of wind turbine components in higher wind speeds. Ole Jacob has worked in the maritime industry since 2001 and brings with him 8
Atlas Completes Subserv Pro, ORCA Offshore Acquisition
Atlas Professionals completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in Subserv Pro Ltd (SSP) and ORCA Offshore Ltd (ORCA). Based in Banbury, the office will expand Atlas’ UK network, bringing together two agencies in the niche markets of ROV, Diving, Inspection and Renewable Energy. Marcus Chandler, Ma
Planning Inspectorate to Tackle Triton Knoll Cables
UK planning inspectors will host a meeting today about the plans to install 40-mile onshore cable. About 200 landowners would be affected by 60-meter wide trench which would host a cables connecting Triton Knoll offshore wind farm to the grid at Bicker Fen, writes ITV. “The preliminary meeting is pr
LERU Calls for No Cuts to Horizon 2020
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) has called for the budget Horizon 2020 to be respected following multiple attacks. The organisation made the statement as the Council prepares to formally adopt its position on the 2016 EU draft budget. ECOFIN ministers are expected to endorse an a
Precision Drilling Benefits from Offshore Wind Development
Precision Drilling has won a raft of new construction and demolition jobs stemming from increased offshore wind and green energy related contracts. The Hull-based specialist contractor has recently invested £100,000 in new equipment, machinery, vehicles and business development. Ian Wilkinson, manag
Precision Drilling Benefits from Offshore Wind Development
Precision Drilling has won a raft of new construction and demolition jobs stemming from increased offshore wind and green energy related contracts. The Hull-based specialist contractor has recently invested £100,000 in new equipment, machinery, vehicles and business development. Ian Wilkinson, manag
MPI Workboats Expands Sheringham Shoal Fleet
MPI Workboats has recently increased its presence at the Sheringham Shoal wind farm. Following a first half to the year at the site, BV Class 22m vessels MPI Snowball and MPI Napoleon have joined two 19m vessels. To remind, MPI Workboats has secured a long-term crew-transfer vessel solution working
Hitachi Considers Expanding Its Offshore Wind Portfolio
The Japanese conglomerate, Hitachi Ltd, has announced plans to further expand its involvement in the offshore wind industry. Namely, the Tokyo-based company said it plans to add a nacelle production line for its 5MW wind power system by the end of March 2016, reported Bloomberg. The line will be bui
Dialog Increases Acceptance of Wind Energy
As part of 3rd Offshore Summit, an exhibition on the subject of offshore wind was held. Well-known companies from the energy sector presented their work and current projects. “The exhibition is the ideal platform for citizens to ask all their questions to the experts of participating companies. Inte
Dialog Increases Acceptance of Wind Energy
As part of 3rd Offshore Summit, an exhibition on the subject of offshore wind was held. Well-known companies from the energy sector presented their work and current projects. “The exhibition is the ideal platform for citizens to ask all their questions to the experts of participating companies. Inte