Offshore Wind
South Boats Floats Iceni Vengence
South Boats IOW has launched its second wind farm support vessel named ‘Iceni Vengence’ for Iceni Marine Services Ltd. The all new 23m South Catamaran design is a sister vessel to recently launched Iceni Venture. The two vessels, which will each carry 12 technicians alongside three crew members to a
ILG to Provide Nordsee Ost Foundation Steel
Following AMBAU’s announcement about winning a Nordsee Ost job, the company awarded Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH (ILG), a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, a contract for the delivery of around 47,900 tons of plate for monopiles and transition pieces for the “Nordsee One” offshore wind project. ILG will be
Major Funding for Orkney Renewables Projects
An innovative community renewables project in Orkney has received £1.35m from the Scottish Government’s Local Energy Challenge Fund. Orkney Surf ‘n’ Turf will combine electricity from 2 tidal turbines and a wind turbine on Eday, which often produce more power than can be used in the area. The excess
Severn Names Its Damen 2610 Twin Axe
Severn Offshore Services is holding a naming ceremony for its Damen 2610 twin axe “Severn Provider” today. It is company’s first vessels specifically designed to meet the needs of the offshore energy industry. The ceremony is being held at Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem. Ryan Hopkins Managing Director
Severn Names Its Damen 2610 Twin Axe
Severn Offshore Services is holding a naming ceremony for its Damen 2610 twin axe “Severn Provider” today. It is company’s first vessels specifically designed to meet the needs of the offshore energy industry. The ceremony is being held at Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem. Ryan Hopkins Managing Director
Wave Hub: UK Ministers Reaffirm Their Support for Facility
Reflecting the UK Government’s commitment to developing low-carbon energy, Ministers have reaffirmed their support for Wave Hub and to ensuring the UK secures maximum benefit from the facility in the future, Wave Hub said. Wave Hub is wholly-owned by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
Scotland Renewables Ahead of Schedule
Statistics published yesterday by DECC show Scotland has almost met its 50 per cent renewable electricity target a year ahead of schedule. The provisional Renewable Electricity Generation 2014 National Statistics show 49.6 per cent of gross electricity consumption came from renewable sources in Scot
World’s Longest Interconnector Takes Off
National Grid and Statnett, the Norwegian Transmission System Operator, yesterday signed the ownership agreement which signals the start of the construction phase for the 730 kilometre interconnector between UK and Norway. The NSN Link would be the first electricity interconnector between the two co
World’s Longest Interconnector Takes Off
National Grid and Statnett, the Norwegian Transmission System Operator, yesterday signed the ownership agreement which signals the start of the construction phase for the 730 kilometre interconnector between UK and Norway. The NSN Link would be the first electricity interconnector between the two co
AKD: Lack of Ship Definition Harms Offshore and Wind Farm Investors
Rotterdam-based law firm AKD says the lack of an unambiguous term to describe a ‘ship’ in several jurisdictions represents a potential threat to asset security for financiers, particularly in the offshore and renewable energy sectors. AKD partner Haco van der Houven van Oordt says: “In many jurisdic
Boskalis: Fugro’s Activities Fit Well with Our Company. Fugro: No
Following recent news that Boskalis had increased its holding in Fugro to more than 25%, Offshore WIND contacted both companies in an effort to find out more. In a press release from March 20, Boskalis stated: “Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has increased its holding in Fugro N.V. to 25.
SAL Completes Wikinger Pile Testing Campaign
SAL Heavy Lift completed the second phase of the Wikinger Pile Testing Campaign with DP II Class vessel MV Lone. The full test campaign comprised two phases with the tests being performed at three locations. During the first phase in November 2014 three sets of three piles each were driven at design
SAL Completes Wikinger Pile Testing Campaign
SAL Heavy Lift completed the second phase of the Wikinger Pile Testing Campaign with DP II Class vessel MV Lone. The full test campaign comprised two phases with the tests being performed at three locations. During the first phase in November 2014 three sets of three piles each were driven at design
GROW:OffshoreWind Supports H&Askham’s Growth
Since entering the renewables market, H&Askham has been extremely active at a number of GROW:OffshoreWind events, taking full advantage of the advice and strategic support available. Claire Cooper, Business Development Manager, said: “Over time, the programme has really picked up momentum and become