Offshore Wind
Dorset County Council’s Planning Committee Disapproves Navitus Bay
The Planning Committee of the Dorset County Council has voiced its objection to the Navitus Bay offshore wind project at a meeting yesterday, the Dorset Echo informs. The Committee gathered to review a report on the project’s planning application, which will be filed to the County Council. The repor
Rix Sea Shuttle to Expand Its Fleet with Damen Vessels
UK-based Rix Sea Shuttle will shortly take delivery of their first ever Damen vessel – a Fast Crew Supplier 2610 – to support their growing involvement in the offshore crew transfer market. The new vessel, the Rix Lion, is due for delivery on July 4th, just 6 weeks after signing the contract. “Our y
Vissim Opens Renewables Office in UK
To serve the growing number of wind farm customers in the region, Vissim establishes a new UK based entity, “Vissim Renewables”. “This will strengthen our presence in the UK market in line with our growth strategy and will provide improved support for existing customers, including key players such a
Vissim Opens Renewables Office in UK
To serve the growing number of wind farm customers in the region, Vissim establishes a new UK based entity, “Vissim Renewables”. “This will strengthen our presence in the UK market in line with our growth strategy and will provide improved support for existing customers, including key players such a
Westermost Rough Offshore Substation Installed
Offshore construction at the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm has completed its next significant milestone with the successful installation of the project’s offshore substation on site in the North Sea. The vessel Stanislav Yudin has safely lifted the offshore substation into position, and work i
Photo of the Day: Installation Vessel Transporting Vessel Moorings
Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: DeltaStream installation vessel at Fishguard Harbour yesterday transporting vessel moorings to Ramsey Sound. Tidal Energy Ltd (TEL), an innovative tidal stream technology company, will be installing and testing at sea a full-scale prototype tidal stream generating d
Massachusetts Governor Calls for Partnership to Fight Climate Change
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held the 7th meeting of its Council in Abu Dhabi with a record number of country representatives. Delegates from 96 countries travelled to Abu Dhabi to discuss climate change, the socio-economic benefits of renewable energy, and ways to accelerate it
Massachusetts Governor Calls for Partnership to Fight Climate Change
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held the 7th meeting of its Council in Abu Dhabi with a record number of country representatives. Delegates from 96 countries travelled to Abu Dhabi to discuss climate change, the socio-economic benefits of renewable energy, and ways to accelerate it
ECN’s New O&M System to Reduce Offshore Wind Costs
ECN has developed an O&M System, which helps to reduce offshore wind farm maintenance costs and increase yields. The system incorporates strategic deployment of manpower, vessels and materials. “We’re talking about huge sums,” declares Peter Eecen of ECN. “About a quarter of the total energy costs o
Neopolia Marine to Exhibit at Seawork
French marine construction and shipbuilding company, Neopolia Marine, will participate at this year’s Seawork to be held from 10th to 12th June in Southampton. Based in the center of the French Marine Renewables Industry, Neopolia Marine brings together over 45 businesses and their know-how. From in
OMM to Take Part in Two Wind Energy Events
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) will be attending the Global Offshore Wind in Glasgow from 11th – 12th June and Windforce in Bremen from 17th – 19th June. At both events, members of the OMM team will be on hand to discuss their services which include, but are not limited to: Management Services Tow
USD 48 Tln Investment Needed by 2035, Says Report
Meeting the world’s growing need for energy will require more than $48 trillion in investment over the period to 2035, according to a special report on investment released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as part of the World Energy Outlook series. Today’s annual investment in energy s
Lamprell Delivers Hydra to Seajacks
Lamprell, a provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore energy industry, has completed the construction and delivery of the “Hydra” to its client Seajacks. Following a naming ceremony for the vessel which was held at Lamprell’s Hamriyah facility in the UA
Lamprell Delivers Hydra to Seajacks
Lamprell, a provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore energy industry, has completed the construction and delivery of the “Hydra” to its client Seajacks. Following a naming ceremony for the vessel which was held at Lamprell’s Hamriyah facility in the UA