Operations & Maintenance
ASV to Build Two More USVs for Ocean Infinity
Ocean Infinity has purchased two unmanned surface vehicles (USV) from ASV Global. The additions will be used as auxiliary rapid response vehicles in the seabed exploration system. The USVs are being designed with a selection of sensors allowing for flexibility in differing operations, ASV noted. Oce
Renewables hybrid LOGiC gets EU funding push
The European Union has formally approved €2.5 million for the international project seeking to develop a standardized model for the renewables-based decentralized hybrid energy systems for remote off-grid communities.
Maersk Supply Service Puts Off Newbuild Deliveries
Maersk Supply Service has entered into agreements with two yards to postpone delivery of five anchor handling new-buildings and four subsea support vessel new-buildings. Namely, the company has agreed to postpone delivery of five anchor handling vessels under construction at Kleven Yard in Norway an
Senvion Turbines for First Offshore Wind Farm in the Mediterranean
German wind turbine maker Senvion has been appointed by Beleolico Srl, a Belenergia S.A. affiliate, as the supplier for the 30MW Taranto offshore wind farm.
Elia Launches MOG Project UXO Survey Tender
Elia, the Belgian electricity transmission system operator, has invited tenders for unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) survey, identification and removal on the cable route of the modular offshore grid (MOG) project in the Belgium sector of the North Sea. The modular offshore grid includes an offsh
Tidal Transit Stays on Gwynt y Môr
Norfolk-based Tidal Transit has secured an extension of the charters for its two crew transfer vessels (CTVs), Tia Elizabeth and Kitty Petra, which will continue servicing the 576MW Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm.
HIE appoints new CEO
Scottish business development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed Charlotte Wright as its new Chief Executive Officer.
NKT Completes First Campaign of Caithness-Moray Subsea Link
The NKT Victoria cable-laying vessel has laid the first HVDC cables in the Moray Firth as part of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ Caithness-Moray transmission project. The vessel completed its first campaign from Noss Head in Caithness to the midpoint of the cable route this week. It has
Statoil Selects TechnipFMC for Visund Nord
TechnipFMC has been awarded an extension to its ongoing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from Statoil in the Norwegian North Sea. The ongoing EPC project covers the provision of subsea equipment including template structure, manifold and two subsea trees including wellheads a
HydroQuest first to test at SEENEOH tidal site
French hydrokinetic developer HydroQuest will be the first company to test its tidal technology at the recently launched SEENEOH testing site.
Wave and tidal devices show minor effects on marine wildlife
The study into the impacts of tidal and wave devices on marine wildlife found little evidence of long-term effects on use of the seas by birds and marine mammals as a result of the operation and installation of such devices at the test sites.
SR2000 almost ready for comeback to EMEC
The SR2000 floating tidal turbine will next week be towed back to Fall of Warness tidal testing site following the completion of repair works.
E.ON Expands Service Offering to UK Offshore Wind Farms
E.ON is expanding its service business in operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms in the UK.
E.ON Expands Service Offering to UK Offshore Wind Farms
E.ON is expanding its service business in operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms in the UK.