Operations & Maintenance
Scotrenewables’ SR2000 goes full force
Scotrenewables Tidal Power’s SR2000 floating tidal turbine has reached full-rated power at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
Prysmian Ups Subsea Capacity at Wrexham Plant
Prysmian’s UK production facility in Wrexham is to manufacture both 33 kV and 66 kV submarine cable cores used for the inter-array cable connections in offshore wind farms, the company said earlier this week. According to the company, its high voltage facility in Wrexham is the only factory in the U
France green-lights Normandie Hydro tidal pilot
The prefecture of Manche in the French region of Normandy has officially authorized the construction of a pilot tidal farm in Raz Blanchard, off France.
Video: Penguin wave device installation at EMEC
Finnish wave energy developer Wello has released a video featuring the recent installation of its Penguin wave energy device at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Siemens Gamesa and Peterson Chemicals Boost Offshore Wind Ties
Peterson Chemicals has secured a second logistics contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.
MEW conference underlines Welsh marine energy progress
Marine Energy Wales (MEW) has welcomed 240 experts and business leaders at its annual conference to discuss the progress made in the Welsh marine renewable energy sector.
EMEC goes on recruitment drive
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is looking to expand its team with several new job openings set up to support the activities at the testing center.
OEE marks 2016 as take-off year for ocean energy
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) has released a new report marking 2016 as a take-off year for ocean energy industry with an unprecedented number of ocean energy deployments in Europe.
WES hunts for control systems advisors
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is looking to appoint a number of independent advisors to support the organization in its wave energy control systems call.
Seabed Constructor Suspected of Illegal Activities Off Iceland
A subsea support and construction vessel Seabed Constructor was at the weekend called back to port by the Icelandic Coast Guard under suspicion it had engaged in illegal research in the Icelandic exclusive economic zone. The Coast Guard spotted the vessel after it had been stationary for some time
Energinet.dk Invites Bids for Client Representative Services
Danish transmission system operator Energinet.dk has invited tenders for client representative services both onshore and offshore.
Energinet.dk Invites Bids for Client Representative Services
Danish transmission system operator Energinet.dk has invited tenders for client representative services both onshore and offshore.
Allseas Seals Nord Stream 2 Pipelay Deal
Nord Stream 2 AG said it has signed a contract for offshore pipelay of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea with Allseas on 6 April 2017. The contract follows the letter of intent agreed between both parties last December. Other tenders including the near-shore pipelay tende
Bourbon Inks New Deal with ICBC Financial Leasing
French vessel owner and offshore services provider Bourbon has signed a deal with ICBC Financial Leasing to reschedule a large part of its debt, and also reached an agreement to restructure the rents payments under the leasing transaction entered into in 2013 and 2014. This agreement provides a decr