Research & Development
Ostend to construct marine energy test site
The construction of the maritime research center in the Belgian port of Ostend will begin early in 2017.
Fraunhofer IWES Secures Funds for Offshore Wind Turbine Test Field
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) has awarded Fraunhofer IWES with an EUR 18.5 million grant for the development of an offshore wind turbine test field in Bremerhaven. The test field is set to start operating in early 2017, the German research institute said, with constr
FORESEA to host second call clarification webinar
FORESEA program has organized a webinar related to its second call for applications launched back in November.
DTU to Work on New Mine Detection Drone
Researchers at Technical University of Denmark – DTU intend to develop a drone with magnetometers capable of mapping mines in former war zones, which could make demining more efficient and less dangerous. The project has received DKK 11 million from Innovation Fund Denmark. “The plan is for our dron
UK: Marine Data Exchange grows by 20% since 2015
Over 500 new surveys have been added to The Crown Estate’s Marine Data Exchange (MDE) since 2015, making 60% of all survey work completed by offshore renewable energy customers freely accessible via the platform.
Danes Developing Drone UXO Hunter
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has teamed up with compatriot drone company Sky-Watch to develop a drone with magnetometers capable of mapping mines in former war zones, which will initially be used to identify potential unexploded ordnance (UXO) along the power cable routes of future offshore
Rovco Secures Funding for Underwater 3D Modelling Technology
Rovco, an ROV services company, has secured Innovate UK funding which will enable it to carry out research and development activity and perform a full feasibility study into the advancement of underwater 3D modelling technology. The project will be 70% supported by Innovate UK and the remaining 30%
AXYS rides Bimep’s waves
TRIAXYS directional wave buoy has been deployed at Bimep test site off Spain to assess the performance of Marmok-A5 wave energy converter.
Bureau Veritas guides ‘de-risking’ of MRE technologies
Bureau Veritas has published a set of guidelines designed to reduce and manage risks associated with marine renewable energy (MRE) businesses and projects.
MET-CERTIFIED scores over €5M for marine energy projects
Europe will contribute €5.6 million to the MET-CERTIFIED project to accelerate the deployment of marine energy projects through its Interreg 2 Seas Programme.
Bureau Veritas Issues Guidelines for De-Risking Floating Wind Projects
International classification society Bureau Veritas has published a set of guidelines to reduce and manage risk as ocean engineering requirements develop in the growing marine renewable energy sector. The guidelines, NI 631 “Certification Scheme for Marine Renewable Energy Technologies”, cover float
Bureau Veritas Issues Guidelines for De-Risking Floating Wind Projects
International classification society Bureau Veritas has published a set of guidelines to reduce and manage risk as ocean engineering requirements develop in the growing marine renewable energy sector. The guidelines, NI 631 “Certification Scheme for Marine Renewable Energy Technologies”, cover float
NRW looks for Marine Industries Advisor
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is recruiting for a Marine Industries Advisor who would provide expert guidance on the management of the maritime environment, particularly in relation to marine industries.
MarTERA launches €30M marine R&I call
MarTERA consortium, consisting of 16 collaborating countries, has opened a joint call for transnational research and innovation projects in maritime and marine technologies, including renewable energy generation.