Offshore Wind
ABPmer Extends Its Services to Baltic
ABPmer has extended its SEASTATES service to include the Baltic Sea. As with their SEASTATES service for other regions, the Baltic forecast combines meteorological data with high resolution wave models and is validated against local observations. In the forecast, this means that the models are conti
Top News of the Week Apr 27 – May 3, 2015
MT Højgaard Found Not Guilty in Robin Rigg Trial The Court of Appeal in London has ruled that MT Højgaard is not liable for the costs of repairing the foundations for the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm, off the Scottish coast. Dong Not Selling Wind Business Dong Energy has denied recent suggestions o
Artelia to Manage Saint-Nazaire Development
Groupement solidaire Artelia has been awarded project management contract at Saint-Nazaire by Grand Port Maritime (GPM) de Nantes. The Saint-Nazaire Port Authority’s contract is aiming to ensure the design and undertaking of work regarding an industrial project creating a platform for a future home
Artelia to Manage Saint-Nazaire Development
Groupement solidaire Artelia has been awarded project management contract at Saint-Nazaire by Grand Port Maritime (GPM) de Nantes. The Saint-Nazaire Port Authority’s contract is aiming to ensure the design and undertaking of work regarding an industrial project creating a platform for a future home
CWind Wins Third Health & Safety ROSPA Gold Award
CWind has once again won the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Gold Award. The Gold award in the annual scheme recognises the company’s approach and commitment to occupational health and safety, achieving high levels of compliance and ensuring above
Ramboll to Consult Carbon Trust on Foundations Project
Carbon Trust has awarded a contract for research and development services to Danish consultancy firm, Ramboll. The key objective of the contract is to finalise the technical de-risking of the OWA supported foundations and assess the benefits for the integrated design of offshore wind support structu
Triton Knoll Applies for Electrical System DCO
Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm has submitted an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Triton Knoll Electrical System on 24 April 2015. “The application and associated documents will be reviewed by the Planning Inspectorate and we await confirmation that our application has been
Innovate UK, BSI Publish Offshore Renewable Energy Guide
BSI, a business standards company has published, together with Innovate UK, has published a guide called PD 6900 Environmental impact assessment for offshore renewable energy projects. The guidance was developed by BSI using a consensus-based approach, and has had input from key organizations such a
Innovate UK, BSI Publish Offshore Renewable Energy Guide
BSI, a business standards company has published, together with Innovate UK, has published a guide called PD 6900 Environmental impact assessment for offshore renewable energy projects. The guidance was developed by BSI using a consensus-based approach, and has had input from key organizations such a
Siemens Tops 1GW in Turbines Installed off German Coasts
Siemens has supplied, installed and commissioned 80 wind turbines for the 288-megawatt DanTysk offshore wind farm, which was officially inaugurated yesterday. The installed capacity of all Siemens wind turbines in German waters is now more than 1 gigawatt. Around 300 wind turbines installed across e
Nova Scotia Brings Clarity for Marine Renewables
Nova Scotia Government introduced a legislation yesterday to ensure marine renewable energy projects are developed in a responsible manner to respect the environment and interests of local communities. The new legislation will increase consultation and provide for the safe, responsible and strategic
Keynvor MorLift’s New Cougar XT ROV in Service
Keynvor MorLift Ltd (KML), which added a second Saab Seaeye Cougar XT to their ROV fleet last year, reported that the vehicle is now in service and performing as expected. Alongside their more conventional Cougar assignments, Keynvor MorLift specialises in deploying their Cougars for operational, in
Dong Issues Hybrid Securities of EUR 600 Million
Dong Energy has issued hybrid securities of EUR 600 million with first par call date on 6 November 2020. The new issuance is a refinancing of the existing hybrid security issued in 2005, which will be called on its first par call date being 29 June 2015. The maturity date for the hybrid securities i
‘Severn Provider’ Working at Meerwind OWF
Severn Offshore Services’ new vessel Severn Provider has commenced operations in the German sector of the North Sea. The 26-metre Damen Twin Axe crew transfer vessel was recently christened at Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem and mobilised immediately to its first job earlier this month. The vessel is now