Offshore Wind
Tidal Transit Duo at Westermost Rough
A second Tidal Transit personnel transfer vessel [PTV], Ginny Louise, has joined its sister vessel Eden Rose at the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm situated 8km off the Yorkshire Coast, north of Hull. The two vessels are contracted to Dawson Energy and Siemens, two of the companies delivering co
Tocardo to Set Up 5-Turbine Array in Dutch Eastern Scheldt
Tocardo Tidal Turbines will install five tidal turbines in the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, the company announced today. This will be both the largest tidal energy project in the Netherlands as well as the world’s largest commercial tidal installation of five turbines in an array. The Easter
Gamesa to Increase Sales up to 3,800MW
Gamesa unveiled its Outlook 2015-2017, with the goal of locking in the profitable growth that commenced under the preceding plan, offer sustainable and rising dividends, 25% of annual net profit, and accelerate shareholder value creation. The company projects double-digit annual growth in sales and
Gamesa to Increase Sales up to 3,800MW
Gamesa unveiled its Outlook 2015-2017, with the goal of locking in the profitable growth that commenced under the preceding plan, offer sustainable and rising dividends, 25% of annual net profit, and accelerate shareholder value creation. The company projects double-digit annual growth in sales and
MMT to Talk UXO at Southampton Seminar
The Hydrographic Society UK is organizing and hosting one-day seminar and accompanying table-top Exhibition with focus on Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Surveys. It takes place on Friday the 19th of June in Southampton. MMT will hold a presentation with brand new information from successful UXO projects.
EU on Track to Meet 2020 Renewable Energy Goals
The European Commission has published the progress report on 2020 renewable energy targets, showing that the EU is on track to meet its 20% renewable energy targets. With a projected share of 15.3% of renewable energy in 2014 in the gross final energy consumption, the EU and the vast majority of Mem
Seacat Services Displays Its 24-Seater at Seawork
Seacat Services is showcasing its first vessel capable of carrying up to 24 industrial personnel at this year’s Seawork. Seacat Courageous, a 26m high speed catamaran launched in February this year, will be the first of the Seacat Services fleet to benefit from the ability to carry more than 12 pers
BSH to Establish Underwater Noise Information System
The Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is inviting tenders for the establishment of a specialised information system for hydrophones. The development of the systems in close coordination with the acousticians is required as similar developments are missing in Europe so far. Und
BSH to Establish Underwater Noise Information System
The Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is inviting tenders for the establishment of a specialised information system for hydrophones. The development of the systems in close coordination with the acousticians is required as similar developments are missing in Europe so far. Und
Nordsee One Seeks Guard Vessel
Nordsee One GmbH has invited tenders for the provision of guard vessel services, which include monitoring and safeguarding of its offshore wind farm construction area. The services are to be provided continuously over the entire installation phase on a 24/7 basis. The vessel will observe the surroun
Wave Energy Experts to Wet Their Feet
A team of European experts, led by WavEC- Offshore Renewables (Portugal), has been awarded €3.450 millions in the scope of the European Commission’s competitive Horizon 2020 programme, to develop a new project – WETFEET. Using as a starting point the identification of the major constraints that have
Cape Sharp Tidal Project Brings NS Firms Multi-Million Contracts
A third Nova Scotian company has secured a multi-million dollar contract with the Cape Sharp Tidal project, which has potential to be the first grid-connected tidal array in the world. Hawboldt Industries of Chester, Nova Scotia, has been awarded a $4.7-million contract for the design and manufactur
‘ASV Pioneer’ Working on Baltic 2
The ASV Pioneer, an accommodation barge managed by Dalby Offshore, is assisting in cable works on the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm for the summer and is supported by a spread of two tugs and a number of specialist personnel. The vessel mobilised from the UK in February and is expected to remain in th
‘ASV Pioneer’ Working on Baltic 2
The ASV Pioneer, an accommodation barge managed by Dalby Offshore, is assisting in cable works on the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm for the summer and is supported by a spread of two tugs and a number of specialist personnel. The vessel mobilised from the UK in February and is expected to remain in th