Operations & Maintenance
Highlights of 2015: Editors’ Picks
2015 has been a momentous year for the offshore wind industry, and creating a list of highlights is not an easy task. However, after much deliberation, our editors have compiled a subjective overview of significant changes in the offshore wind landscape in 2015. DONG to Build World’s Biggest Offshor
Video: Offshore Wind Farm Undergoes Subsea Exfoliation
Yeovil-based Atlantas Marine has recently completed a week long project at an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, undertaking an array of underwater inspection and de-fouling tasks. Pertinent to this project was the ability to clean marine growth from the seal glands and sacrificial anodes without
Video: Offshore Wind Farm Undergoes Subsea Exfoliation
Yeovil-based Atlantas Marine has recently completed a week long project at an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, undertaking an array of underwater inspection and de-fouling tasks. Pertinent to this project was the ability to clean marine growth from the seal glands and sacrificial anodes without
US DoE grants $10.5 million for next-gen marine energy systems
US Department of Energy (DoE) has selected six organizations that will receive $10.5 million to support the design and operation of innovative marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) systems through survivability and reliability-related improvements. Projects funded under these awards are expected to improve
Atlantas Marine Wraps Up Baltic Sea Project
Atlantas Marine has recently completed a week long project at an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The company conducted an array of underwater inspection and de-fouling tasks. Atlantas used Cavidyne CaviBlaster, based on the principles of cavitation, to conduct the project. The CaviBlaster was
Most Popular Videos of 2015
With 2016 fast approaching, Offshore WIND staff have today compiled a list of the five most popular videos in 2015. Take a look of what was watched the most in the year coming to an end. Behind the Offshore Wind Maintenance Scene During high waves, storm and hail, André Carstens goes out to sea to m
Top News of the Week Dec 21 – 27, 2015
Umoe Ventus Sinks After Catching Fire off Langeland The Wave Craft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Ventus sank yesterday after catching fire off Langeland, while en route to Bagenkop, according to local media and the police. German Offshore Wind Farms Over 6 Times Busier in 2015 Germany’s offshore wind far
Umoe Ventus Sinks After Catching Fire off Langeland
The Wave Craft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Ventus sank yesterday after catching fire off Langeland, while en route to Bagenkop, according to local media and the police. Thick smoke and fire forced the four crew members aboard Umoe Ventus at the time of the accident to deploy a life raft. All four perso
GIEK Backs Umoe Firmus
The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency (GIEK) has issued a buyer credit guarantee for the new WaveCraft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Firmus, constructed at Umoe Mandal shipyard. GIEK has guaranteed for loan issued by Export Credit Norway corresponding to 70 percent of the loan amount, while DNB ha
Agility Clinches New Subsea Deals
Norway’s Agility Subsea Fabrication has over the recent months secured contracts worth more than NOK 500 million for the delivery of subsea structures. The contracts include the delivery of manifolds, foundations and well jumpers to the second phase of a development project in the Caspian Sea, as we
EMEC reflects on 2015
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has summarized ups and downs the Orkney-based centre experienced in 2015.
Hydrex Carries Out Propeller Repair in Uruguay
Hydrex diver/technician teams performed a propeller blade cropping operation on a 229-meter bulker while the vessel was at anchorage in Punta Del Este, Uruguay. After the team arrived at the vessel’s location, they started the underwater operation with a detailed survey of the affected propeller bla
EMO Hits Nordsee 1 Trifecta
Hamburg-based Nordsee One GmbH has chosen compatriot EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH (EMO) to provide one crew transfer vessel for the Nordsee 1 offshore wind farm. The vessel will be used for daily transfers of staff and equipment from Norddeich or alternative harbours to the Nordsee 1 site and in betwe
EMO Hits Nordsee 1 Trifecta
Hamburg-based Nordsee One GmbH has chosen compatriot EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH (EMO) to provide one crew transfer vessel for the Nordsee 1 offshore wind farm. The vessel will be used for daily transfers of staff and equipment from Norddeich or alternative harbours to the Nordsee 1 site and in betwe