Offshore Wind
Atlantic Marine Converts Its MPSV into Cable-Laying Vessel
For the past few months, Atlantic Marine’s multi-purpose supply vessel (MPSV) UT705 Atlantic Carrier, has been under conversion into the latest cutting edge technology cable ship. Specifically designed for wind farm inter array cable lay operations, this unique solution that is designed to lay cable
Atlantic Explorer Continues Clearing Seabed Boulders
Ever since Atlantic Marine acquired the Atlantic Explorer, the ship has been constantly on charter. The vessel has moved literally 1000’s of subsea boulders from a large wind farm site on the UK east coast this winter. The site is strewn with heavy boulders and even through the terrible North Sea St
Atlantic Explorer Continues Clearing Seabed Boulders
Ever since Atlantic Marine acquired the Atlantic Explorer, the ship has been constantly on charter. The vessel has moved literally 1000’s of subsea boulders from a large wind farm site on the UK east coast this winter. The site is strewn with heavy boulders and even through the terrible North Sea St
Royal HaskoningDHV, 6 Alpha Associates to Develop UXO Best Practice Guidance
Royal HaskoningDHV and 6 Alpha Associates have signed a contract with the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), to be the research contractor for a project which will develop good practice guidance on the assessment and management of unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk in th
Industry Leaders to Gather at Offshore Wind Connections 2014
Some of the leading figures in the offshore wind industry will be at a free two-day conference and forum this week, debating the Humber’s role in a £100bn UK investment opportunity. Senior executives from Able UK, AREVA Wind, Smart Wind/Mainstream Renewable Power, among others, are to speak at Offsh
EU Heads of State Show Support for Renewables
In a last minute addition to the European Council’s conclusions, Europe’s leaders stated the need for a “supportive EU framework for advancing renewable energies.” Despite delaying on an agreement, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said in a press conference that the Council would have a
Scunthorpe to Host Two Offshore Wind Connections Events
Grimsby Renewables Partnership have teamed up with Team Humber Marine Alliance and RenewableUK to hold two supply chain events aimed at local businesses. The intention is to give companies a better insight into what opportunities are available for them and the opportunity to partake in networking an
Report on Wind Turbine Blades Available
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Wind Turbine Rotor Blades Trends” report to their offering. “Wind Turbine Rotor Blades are one of the most essential components of wind turbines. These blades are used for absorbing the wind’s kinetic power and subsequently converting the power
Report on Wind Turbine Blades Available
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Wind Turbine Rotor Blades Trends” report to their offering. “Wind Turbine Rotor Blades are one of the most essential components of wind turbines. These blades are used for absorbing the wind’s kinetic power and subsequently converting the power
European Politicians Urge EU Commission to Set 100 Pct Renewables Target
A group of some 50 European policy makers across party lines has called upon the European Commission to drastically increase the targets for renewable energy in the context of this week’s decision to set climate and energy targets for 2030. Current and former Members of Parliament and politicians fr
Chancellor’s Incentive to Boost East of England
Incentives from the Budget will help steer the East of England ever closer to becoming the heart of the UK offshore wind industry. A three-year extension on business rate discounts for companies moving to the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Enterprise Zone was among the Chancellor’s measures in what is
Celtic Array Launches Consultations for Rhiannon OWF
Celtic Array has yesterday launched the second round of consultation for the proposed Rhiannon offshore wind farm. With an estimated capacity of up to 2.2 GW, the Rhiannon wind farm would be located some 19km off the coast of Anglesey and would be capable of producing enough energy to serve the need
Van Oord to Use AXYS Wave Buoys for Offshore Wind Works
AXYS Technologies Inc. will soon supply Observator Instruments of the Netherlands with four TRIAXYS™ with Currents Directional Wave Buoys, each equipped with the new Next Wave II sensor and a Nortek ADCP current profiler. These buoys will be delivered to the end client Van Oord for deployment into s
Pelamis Wave Power to Discuss Wave Farm at Farr Point with Local Residents
Pelamis Wave Power is holding a series of public consultation events next week for local residents and stakeholders to hear about plans for a proposed wave farm at Farr Point, off the north coast of Sutherland. The Farr Point project represents the next development phase for Pelamis after testing ma