Project & Tenders
Borssele Wind Could Power Corporations
The developers of the commercial offshore wind farms in the Dutch Borssele Zone (which also comprises a demonstration site) are looking to sell electricity to corporations, according to Reuters.
Flood Scheme Opens in Blackpool
A £27 million scheme to reduce flood risk to 4,800 properties in Blackpool was officially opened today (30 October) by Blackpool Council Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, Councillor Fred Jackson and the Chair of the Environment Agency Emma Howard Boyd. The new defense at Anchorsholme safegu
Swire Seabed Confirms Siem Stingray Charter
Swire Seabed said it has signed a bareboat charter with Siem Offshore for up to three years bareboat of Siem’s LCV, Siem Stingray. The contract was announced by Siem Offshore on Oslo Stock Exchange earlier on Monday, without disclosing the other charter party. Siem Stingray, which will be re-named S
VBMS Wins Borssele Beta Contract
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. announced today that its subsidiary VBMS in consortium with NKT Cables has been awarded the Borssele Beta contract by TenneT for the installation of two 67-kilometer-long export cables that will connect the Borssele offshore wind farms 3 and 4 to TenneT’s onshore grid
Poole Harbor Development Almost Finished
Construction work on the Poole Harbor £10 million new South Quay is nearing its completion, according to the Poole Harbor Commissioners (PHC). The £10 million development is the first phase of the Harbor Commisioners’ masterplan to develop shipping and cruise line arrivals at the port. “We are very
GeoSea Nets Moray OWF East Substructures EPCI Deal
GeoSea has entered into an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract with the Moray Offshore Windfarm East (MOWE). The contract covers EPCI of around 100 wind turbine foundations and 3 offshore substation platform foundations, and the transport and installation of 3 off
Siem Offshore Secures Charter for ‘Siem Stingray’
Siem Offshore has entered into a bareboat charter agreement with an international subsea contractor for the offshore subsea construction vessel “Siem Stingray”. According to the Oslo-listed vessel owner, the contract is for a firm period of 2 years with options. The vessel should start operation dur
VBMS Grabs Borssele Beta Export Cabling Work
VBMS, a subsidiary of Boskalis, has, in consortium with NKT Cables, been awarded the Borssele Beta cable contract by TenneT. The contract is for the installation of two 67 kilometer long export cables that will connect the Borssele offshore wind farms 3 and 4 to TenneT’s onshore grid in the Netherla
VBMS, NKT In Charge of Borssele Beta Export Cables
TenneT has awarded the consortium between VBMS and NKT Cables with a contract for the installation of two 67km export cables that will connect the Borssele Beta substation, i.e. the Borssele 3 & 4 offshore wind farms, to the Dutch onshore grid.
VBMS, NKT In Charge of Borssele Beta Export Cables
TenneT has awarded the consortium between VBMS and NKT Cables with a contract for the installation of two 67km export cables that will connect the Borssele Beta substation, i.e. the Borssele 3 & 4 offshore wind farms, to the Dutch onshore grid.
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (October 23 – October 29). Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has announced intention to implement a restructuring of the company with approximately 250 jobs lost. The restructuring is related to the con
Moray East Puts GeoSea In Charge Of Substructures
GeoSea has signed an agreement with Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Ltd for the supply and installation of turbine and substation foundations, as well as the transport and installation of three offshore substation platforms for the 950MW Moray East offshore wind farm off Scotland.
SOC Eyes Larger Scope Offshore Wind Contracts
Siem Offshore Contractors (SOC) continues to experience a high level of tendering activity for EPIC-based contracts for submarine power cables to be laid on offshore wind farms, the company stated in their report on the third quarter of 2017.
Grid, Cable Issues Leave Mark on Vattenfall’s Q3 Results
Vattenfall’s wind energy unit reported an underlying operating profit of SEK -0.3 billion (approx. EUR 31 million) for the third quarter, due to lower availability resulting from grid outages and cable issues in some offshore wind farms.