Ocean Power Technologies, has received a new US patent for its Power Take-Off (PTO) System which is the mechanical heart of the PB3 PowerBuoy. Ocean waves that pass-by the PowerBuoy create a relative linear motion between the float and the spar components of the PB3. The PTO system takes the linear
The four tower sections that will be part of GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbine prototype have arrived in Rotterdam. The four segments left GRI’s site in Seville, Spain, earlier this month. After unloading the tower segments, a series of pre-assembly works will take place, including the installation
DNV GL has won a contract to provide independent verification services for Energinet’s section of the Baltic Pipe project, offshore Denmark. The Baltic Pipe project aims to enable the transport of gas from Norway from a tie-in to the existing Europipe II in the Danish North Sea to the export facilit
Bhagwan Marine have recently been awarded a contract in support of the Australian Tidal Energy (AUSTEn) Project from their regional base in Darwin, NT. Bhagwan will provide vessels and crew to support the ongoing research and development of Australia’s tidal energy resource over a number of charters
Baker Hughes, a GE company, has opened its transformed Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Montrose at an inauguration ceremony with Minister for Energy, Paul Wheelhouse. The CoE will deliver engineering, manufacturing, test and assembly and services to advance deepwater technology for customers. The expa
Xodus has joined industry representative body Scottish Renewables as a new member. The Aberdeen-based engineering and advisory services provider has recently expanded its renewables capabilities with the addition of a dedicated advisory unit. The advisory team will support lenders, developers and th
Marine consultancy ABPmer has been commissioned by The Crown Estate for data handling tasks critical to the effective management of Marine Data Exchange (MDE). MDE supports the marine renewables industry with shared offshore survey data to inform future development projects. Supporting seabed manage
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published a ‘Request for Competitive Interest’ for the development of the New York and New Jersey Wind Energy Transmission Line, an offshore transmission system that would deliver offshore wind energy to the onshore electric grid. Anbaric Developme
The Swedish Energy Agency has awarded Minesto a SEK 12.5 million grant to the development of the company’s marine power plant DG100. “Climate change and the transition to renewable energy is a global challenge in which Swedish technology like ours can play a significant role. It is therefore crucial
Offshore Innovators Guyana has recruited and trained a team of five Guyanese engineers in Subsea Robotics to support deep-water operations offshore Guyana. The training was hosted by Subsea Specialist at the Deepwater Hub in Chaguaramas, Trinidad, and delivered by Carlos Sardinha of Blue Laguna Inc
The Swedish Energy Agency has awarded Minesto a SEK 12.5 million ($1.3 million) grant to the development of the company’s marine power plant DG100. “Climate change and the transition to renewable energy is a global challenge in which Swedish technology like ours can play a significant role. It is th
Scottish Renewables, in association with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Wave Energy Scotland, is setting up a Marine Conference, Exhibition & Dinner in Inverness on September 9 & 10. Scotland’s wave and tidal industries continue to push the boundaries of technology and project development, wit
In an effort to help Ocean State scientists, researchers, and engineers develop new, ocean-based technology, US Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with several colleagues on legislation to increase domestic production of low-carbon, renewable energy from the natural power in ocean waves, tides,
Controlled flow excavation (CFE) services expert James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) said it has developed a low draft, lightweight excavator. According to JFSE, the SP2000 ULD will primarily be used for shallow water excavation and shore pull works including trench maintenance during pull-in oper
