Operations & Maintenance
OPERA delivers bi-radial turbine lab test results
OPERA wave energy project has released a document outlining the tests performed at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) with the bi-radial turbine generator set and its built-in high-speed safety valve.
VOS Prime Testing Ampelmann Gangway on Gemini Offshore Wind Farm
Multi-role platform supply vessel VOS Prime has mobilised an Ampelmann ‛A-type’ gangway system and engaged in walk-to-work operations at the offshore substations on the 600MW Gemini wind farm in the Netherlands, Vroon Offshore Services reports.
VOS Prime Testing Ampelmann Gangway on Gemini Offshore Wind Farm
Multi-role platform supply vessel VOS Prime has mobilised an Ampelmann ‛A-type’ gangway system and engaged in walk-to-work operations at the offshore substations on the 600MW Gemini wind farm in the Netherlands, Vroon Offshore Services reports.
Ramboll Gets New Barents Pipeline FEED Study
Ramboll will be carrying a FEED study for the pipelines connecting the Askeladd field to the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea. The Snøhvit development consists of two fields that are already producing: the Snøhvit and Albatross. The Askeladd field is the third discovery part of the Snøhvit developme
Angel EQT Partners with Britannia’s Gold
Angel EQT has launched a partnership investment venture with Britannia’s Gold Ltd, (BGL) which is on a quest to recover cargoes of Britain’s gold and precious metals lost at sea during World Wars I and II. Britannia’s Gold will utilise funding provided by Angel EQT investors to finance the survey an
Minesto seeks new supplier as Ocean Resource bails
Minesto has decided to engage a new supplier for the construction of a gravity-based structure (GBS) foundation for its Deep Green project as a result of the discontinuation by current supplier Ocean Resource.
Northern Offshore Services to Manage OOC Nerz
Denmark’s Northern Offshore Services has entered into a commercial agreement with the Hamburg-based Opielok Offshore Carriers to take on management of the company’s only crew transfer vessel (CTV) – OOC Nerz.
Atlantis tops bond minimum
Atlantis Resources has informed that its bond offer has achieved the minimum subscription amount of £2 million in the first week since its launch.
Wavepiston ponders relocating as Denmark’s support stalls
Danish wave energy developer Wavepiston is considering moving its activities to another country due to lack of support from the Danish government for the development of wave energy sector.
Statoil Brings Gina Krog on Stream
Statoil has started production on the Gina Krog oil and gas field in the North Sea on Friday. Statoil and the partners invest a total of around NOK 31 billion in the development of the Gina Krog field. “We are proud to have delivered Gina Krog with a good HSE record and in line with […]
CWind CTVs Extend West of Duddon Sands Stay
DONG Energy has granted CWind a two-year extension to its existing three-year crew transfer vessel contract at the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea.
CWind CTVs Extend West of Duddon Sands Stay
DONG Energy has granted CWind a two-year extension to its existing three-year crew transfer vessel contract at the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Fugro Begins Saint-Brieuc Bay OWF Geotechnical Campaign
Ailes Marines has hired Fugro to undertake a complete geotechnical campaign at the Saint-Brieuc Bay wind power project, located off the Brittany coast, France. The project follows the conclusions of the unexploded ordnance (UXO) campaign by Fugro. According to Ailes Marines email statement, the geot
Fred. Olsen concludes Lifesaver wave device demonstration
Fred. Olsen has completed a one-year demonstration of its BOLT Lifesaver wave energy device off the coast off Hawaii in the USA.