Offshore Wind
Offshore Wind Boosts RWE’s Profit
RWE Innogy improved its operating result to EUR 151 million in the first quarter of this year, which is a 56% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This was largely due to the commissioning of new wind turbines, the company said. For example, the Welsh offshore wind farm Gwynt y
Luft Ultrasonic Anemometer’s Offshore Performance OKd
The Luft Ultrasonic Anemometer VENTUS completed the test at the International Technical Inspection Agency TÜV SÜD and now has the Protection Class IP68. The validation demonstrates VENTUS’ capability for being installed on offshore wind turbines as well as on ships or buoys. VENTUS is designed for h
Perpetuwave Introduces New Wave Power Technology
Perpetuwave Power has unveiled Xtracta (Patent Pending), its new wave energy technology. The Xtracta technology integrates a low cost design with a proven high performance energy extraction system, which is destined to deliver a step change improvement in the viability of wave powered renewable elec
EU Leads in Marine Renewables Development and Deployment
New technologies in the last decade have shown slow but steady progress of ocean and sea energy power. About 30 tidal and 45 wave energy companies are currently at an advanced stage of technological development worldwide, many of them nearing pre-commercial array demonstration and others deploying f
EU Leads in Marine Renewables Development and Deployment
New technologies in the last decade have shown slow but steady progress of ocean and sea energy power. About 30 tidal and 45 wave energy companies are currently at an advanced stage of technological development worldwide, many of them nearing pre-commercial array demonstration and others deploying f
GMS Expands ROV Fleet
Global Marine Systems (GMS) has extended its subsea capability with the acquisition of a powerful jet trenching ROV. The new addition is the Q1000 Jet Trencher, whose modular design allows it to be easily mobilised onto vessels. With 1000hp of total installed and variable jetting power, the ROV is s
Van Aalst Reveals Motion Compensated Gangway System
Van Aalst Group has introduced a new motion compensated gangway system under the brand name Safeway. Thanks to several innovations, the Safeway gangway bridge makes it possible for vessels to land at a broad range of offshore constructions, varying from small unmanned installations in the Southern N
Germany: Tendering Model Will Determine Future Industry Development
On June 4 at the “WAB Offshore Legal Day 2015” in Hamburg, German offshore wind energy experts, companies and institutes will discuss major legal issues of the offshore wind industry. This includes, among others, future determination of the cost of electricity generated offshore through invitations
New Director at OPT
Robert J. Burger was elected to the Ocean Power Technologies’ Board of Directors effective May 8, 2015. Most recently, Burger was President and CEO of MAN Diesel & Turbo North America Inc., a German manufacturer and the provider of large diesel engines for use in ships and power stations. Prior to t
New Director at OPT
Robert J. Burger was elected to the Ocean Power Technologies’ Board of Directors effective May 8, 2015. Most recently, Burger was President and CEO of MAN Diesel & Turbo North America Inc., a German manufacturer and the provider of large diesel engines for use in ships and power stations. Prior to t
Minesto to Showcase its DG Holyhead Deep Project
The Swedish tidal energy developer, Minesto, is to hold a public consultation event about its plans for 1.5MW project off the coast of Holy Island, Anglesey next week. The tidal energy project will feature underwater ‘kite’ technology. “The DG Holyhead Deep project design and environmental impact as
‘Kitty Petra’ to Work at Gwynt y Môr
After seven months of working in the North Sea, Tidal Transit’s Kitty Petra personnel transfer vessel (PVT) will be heading west in May 2015 to join her sister vessel Tia Elizabeth working on the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, which is situated 8 miles off the North Wales coast. Gwynt y Môr Offshor
ABPmer Develops Underwater Noise Mapping Tool
ABPmer has been contracted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to create a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tool that generates data to map the distribution of man-made continuous underwater noise in the south marine plan areas. The outputs of the tool will improve the MMO’s understand
ABPmer Develops Underwater Noise Mapping Tool
ABPmer has been contracted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to create a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tool that generates data to map the distribution of man-made continuous underwater noise in the south marine plan areas. The outputs of the tool will improve the MMO’s understand