Offshore Wind
Tideland Lights Up Germany’s FINO1 Research Platform
The Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Fachhochschule Kiel GmbH has chosen Tideland’s Nova-65HI LED lanterns to mark its FINO1 research platform in the North Sea approximately 45 kilometres offshore from Borkum. The research platform is in the immediate vicinity of Alpha Ventus, the first German of
MMO Releases OW Post-Consent Monitoring Report
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has issued a review of environmental data associated with post-consent monitoring of licence conditions of offshore wind farms. Fugro EMU has been contracted to undertake a review of post-consent monitoring data and reports collected from the UK offshore wind
MMO Releases OW Post-Consent Monitoring Report
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has issued a review of environmental data associated with post-consent monitoring of licence conditions of offshore wind farms. Fugro EMU has been contracted to undertake a review of post-consent monitoring data and reports collected from the UK offshore wind
Bachmann Opens Marine and Offshore Office in Bremen
As of April 1, Bachmann Electronic has expanded its presence in Germany with an additional office in Bremen. The decision to open another office was driven by a desire to serve the marine and offshore market more intensively. In 2013, the automation specialist from Feldkirch further expanded its mar
40th AREVA Wind Turbine Installed at Global Tech I
The construction of towers and nacelles in the North Sea wind farm Global Tech I is running in full gear: During the weekend the 40th AREVA Wind turbine has been installed. The two high performance vessels Brave Tern and Bold Tern of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier have been deployed since January and March
Scottish Government Working to Boost Renewables on Islands
The Scottish Government is working with island communities to boost economic returns on unrivalled natural, cultural and economic assets, Scottish First Minister said ahead of a Cabinet meeting in Stornoway on April 16. Support for the Gaelic language, measures to support renewable energy investment
Rotterdam Port Concerned about Offshore Wind Development
The port of Rotterdam is opposing Dutch Government’s plans to install a wind farm off the Maasvlakte, writes Dutch NOS news site. Maritime pilots’ organization (Loodswezen) and the Port of Rotterdam representatives think the wind turbines would endanger shipping near shore. The Government is current
VIDEO: Load Out of HelWin Beta Jacket
On Friday, the HelWin beta jacket was completed and sailed to its offshore location in the German sector of the North Sea from the fabrication facilities of Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) in Vlissingen. Siemens’ HelWin beta jacket was successfully loaded onto the barge on March 31, after Heerema Fa
VIDEO: Load Out of HelWin Beta Jacket
On Friday, the HelWin beta jacket was completed and sailed to its offshore location in the German sector of the North Sea from the fabrication facilities of Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) in Vlissingen. Siemens’ HelWin beta jacket was successfully loaded onto the barge on March 31, after Heerema Fa
Maersk Training Launches New GWO Refresher Courses
Maersk Training has initiated five new Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) courses. The new courses cover Manual Handling, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Work at Height and Sea Survival and are obligatory for all GWO trained personnel who wish to continue working in the
West Somerset to Host Tidal Energy Event
The first tidal power conference involving more than 20 local authorities and organisations around the Bristol Channel coast will be hosted by West Somerset Council on April 16. West Somerset is already at the forefront of 21st century power production as it is the host authority for the proposed ne
HelWin Beta Jacket Leaves Heerema Vlissingen Yard
At Heerema Vlissingen, one of the fabrication facilities of Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG), the HelWin bèta jacket was completed and sailed on Friday to its offshore location in the German sector of the North Sea. After the EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contract award by Siemens in
Basse-Normandie and Channel Islands Sign Marine Renewables Cooperation Agreement
On the occasion of Thetis MRE, international convention of Marine Renewable Energy (MRE), held in Cherbourg – France, the representatives of West Normandy Marine Energy (WNME) and the Channel Islands Marine Renewable Energy Group (CIMREG) have signed a Framework of Cooperation on MRE. Basse-Normandi
Basse-Normandie and Channel Islands Sign Marine Renewables Cooperation Agreement
On the occasion of Thetis MRE, international convention of Marine Renewable Energy (MRE), held in Cherbourg – France, the representatives of West Normandy Marine Energy (WNME) and the Channel Islands Marine Renewable Energy Group (CIMREG) have signed a Framework of Cooperation on MRE. Basse-Normandi