Offshore Wind
New Vessels at MPI Workboats
MPI Workboats has taken delivery of three new windfarm-support vessels, while the fourth vessel is to be delivered within the next few weeks. MPI Napoleon and MPI Snowball were delivered to MPI Workboats yesterday. They were designed by BMT/Nigel Gee and built at the South East Asia Shipyard (SEAS)
New Vessels at MPI Workboats
MPI Workboats has taken delivery of three new windfarm-support vessels, while the fourth vessel is to be delivered within the next few weeks. MPI Napoleon and MPI Snowball were delivered to MPI Workboats yesterday. They were designed by BMT/Nigel Gee and built at the South East Asia Shipyard (SEAS)
Lamprell Announces Directorate Change
Lamprell has announced that Board has approved Peter Whitbread’s move from an executive to a non-executive role on the Board. Peter will be remunerated in accordance with the Company’s agreed remuneration structure for nonexecutive Directors. Lamprell is a leading provider of diversified engineering
VIDEO: Irish National Wave Energy Test Site
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland plans to develop a National Wave energy Test Site, which is proposed to be located off Annagh Head, west of Belmullet in County Mayo. The Purpose ofthe wave energy test site iat belmullet is to provide a location for the temporary mooring and deployment of
Narec Becomes Member of European Energy Research Alliance
Narec informed yesterday that it became an associate member of the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA). Ignacio Marti, Narec‘s Chief Technology Officer, welcomed EERA’s decision to grant the membership: “Narec’s R&D activity has considerably increased over recent years and this acceptance ackno
SEAI Looking for AMETS Project Manager
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is looking for a Project Management , Engineering and Specialist Advisory services provider for its Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS). Namely, SEAI plans to develop a test site, located off Annagh Head, which would be focused on wave energy. The
SEAI Looking for AMETS Project Manager
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is looking for a Project Management , Engineering and Specialist Advisory services provider for its Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS). Namely, SEAI plans to develop a test site, located off Annagh Head, which would be focused on wave energy. The
iPad Air Ad Features Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
DONG Energy: “The previous method using pen and paper, while also documenting using a digital camera, was rather time consuming as the information subsequently had to be manually typed in.” A few weeks ago, technology giant Apple released a TV commercial for its iPad Air, which features Danish Anhol
OrbisEnergy Hosts Offshore Renewables Conference
OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft’s innovation centre for offshore renewables, is hosting a special gathering next Tuesday when leading industry players will offer the latest news along with expert advice and support to regional businesses. The programme includes a first opportunity in the region to hear from
MARIN: Free Testing for Six Innovative Concepts
Half a year ago, MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) launched an initiative to offer six free slots for invited maritime start-ups. This way the Institute encourages maritime innovation in the Netherlands, said MARIN director Bas Buchner. Out of twenty applicants, six received a symbolic
‘Innovation’ Starts Westermost Rough OWF Work
Innovation, a heavy-lift jack-up vessel owned by HGO InfraSea Solutions, has been working at the UK’s Westermost Rough offshore wind farm as of January 2014, the owner informed on its official website. For this project, the Innovation is managed by GeoSea, which holds 50% shares in HGO. The contract
‘Innovation’ Starts Westermost Rough OWF Work
Innovation, a heavy-lift jack-up vessel owned by HGO InfraSea Solutions, has been working at the UK’s Westermost Rough offshore wind farm as of January 2014, the owner informed on its official website. For this project, the Innovation is managed by GeoSea, which holds 50% shares in HGO. The contract
OMM Guard Vessels Reports Strong Results
Offshore Marine Management’s Guard Vessels business has released their figures for the 2013. They had 4,728 vessel management days recorded and a number of key industry relationships forged. The company has provided guard vessels for a number of high profile wind farm interconnectors, including Borw
German Offshore Wind to Reach 1.5GW This Year
German wind energy group, Stiftung Offshore-Windenergie, commissioned by the Environment Ministry, has released a report on offshore wind in Germany, said Bloomberg. According to the report, Germany is planning to reach the figure of 1.5GW of installed offshore wind power capacity this year. This wi