Offshore Wind
Siemens Presents New AC Grid Access Solution
Siemens has launched a new alternating-current (AC) grid access solution for connecting near-shore wind power plants to the grid. The new solution consists of an offshore transformer module (OTM) attached directly to a wind turbine, and acts as a distributed transmission asset. Nominally rated in in
Six NS Students Benefit from OERA’s Research Travel Program
Offshore Energy Research Association (OERA) Student Research Travel Program has provided six Nova Scotia students the opportunity to build their international networks through travel to the USA, Ireland, and Bermuda to conduct their thesis research in the fields of marine renewable energy and offsho
Siemens Unveils 7MW Offshore Wind Turbine
Siemens has presented its new SWT-7.0-154 wind turbine at EWEA Offshore conference in Copenhagen. After setting standards with its flagship 6MW offshore wind turbine, the SWT-6.0-154, Siemens today introduced a generator upgrade to seven megawatt (MW), the new Siemens SWT-7.0-154. The turbine delive
Siemens Unveils 7MW Offshore Wind Turbine
Siemens has presented its new SWT-7.0-154 wind turbine at EWEA Offshore conference in Copenhagen. After setting standards with its flagship 6MW offshore wind turbine, the SWT-6.0-154, Siemens today introduced a generator upgrade to seven megawatt (MW), the new Siemens SWT-7.0-154. The turbine delive
CWind to Invest GBP 14 Mln in Six New Vessels
CWind has decided to invest in excess of fourteen million GBP in six new build, crew transfer vessels. The purpose built vessels will be a mix of vessels manufactured in both composite materials and also in aluminium delivering on CWind’s ambition to create a diverse logistics mix to meet the indivi
Supply Chain Opportunities for World’s Largest Wind Farm
Opportunities for Norfolk and Suffolk companies to secure business with developers of the world’s largest wind farm will be spelt out at supply chain events to be announced soon. Jonathan Cole, managing director of Scottish Power Renewables, said the procurement process for the £2bn 714 MW East Angl
JDN’s New Cable Layer in Spotlight at Croatian Shipyard (Video)
On March 7, Jan De Nul’s (JDN) new multipurpose vessel, named Isaac Newton, hit the water from slipway No. 2 at the Uljanik shipyard. After launching a few barges, this was the first launch of a large vessel for the Croatian shipyard in 2015. Furthermore, Isaac Newton is the first DP2-class dynamic
JDN’s New Cable Layer in Spotlight at Croatian Shipyard (Video)
On March 7, Jan De Nul’s (JDN) new multipurpose vessel, named Isaac Newton, hit the water from slipway No. 2 at the Uljanik shipyard. After launching a few barges, this was the first launch of a large vessel for the Croatian shipyard in 2015. Furthermore, Isaac Newton is the first DP2-class dynamic
KCI Introduces Double Slip Joint at EWEA Offshore
At the EWEA Offshore 2015 in Copenhagen, the Dutch company KCI has presented its Double Slip Joint (DSJ) concept to the offshore wind community. KCI’s DSJ is a patented solution to replace grouted or bolted connections between monopile and transition piece. With the DSJ, a simple alternative for a p
ABS Validates OTI’s Floating Power Plant
ABS has granted approval in principle (AIP) to Maryland-based OTEC International LLC (OTI) for its 5–7 megawatt ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) Floating Power Plant (FPP). The FPP is designed to generate consistent electrical power for a commercial utility grid in the world’s tropical and sub
Gallery: ‘Iceni Venture’ Welcomed in London
On March 3, over 60 visitors attended Iceni Marine Services’ celebration of the arrival of the company’s new wind farm support vessel (WFSV) in London. Before leaving to work on a significant O&M contract, Iceni Venture sailed up the River Thames on Tuesday and moored at St. Katharine Docks, Tower B
Opus Marine Orders Damen FCS 2610
Hamburg-based Opus Marine has signed an order for a Twin Axe hull Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) from Damen Shipyards Group. The FCS 2610, being constructed at Damen Shipyards Singapore, will be the first Damen vessel in Opus Marine’s fleet. Following delivery, the FCS 2610, which Opus Marine is going to
SIOW Report Shows Roadmap for Reducing Offshore Wind Costs in NY
A new study, offering a roadmap of key strategic steps New York State can take to reduce costs of offshore wind power over the next decade, has been published. Conducted by the University of Delaware’s Special Initiative on Offshore Wind (SIOW) for the New York State Energy Research and Development
Tidal Transit’s Vessel Hired for Offshore Wind Turbine Tower Washing
Tidal Transit’s vessel Katie Louise and her crew will work on washing the towers of the 88 wind turbines which make up the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, located between 9-17 miles off the coast of North Norfolk in the Greater Wash. “This is an industry cleaning project of different scale,” sa