Research & Development
Maersk Supply Service Launches Integrated Solutions Business
Maersk Supply Service has launched a new Integrated Solutions business. With vessel operations remaining the core business, Maersk Supply Service will in addition bundle services and manage sub-contractors to offer a more simplified and efficient operation to customers, the company explained. “As th
Nova Scotia, France team up for tidal research
The Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA) and France Energies Marines (FEM) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research projects to improve technologies and applications for tidal energy in the Bay of Fundy and off the coast of France.
Ocean Energy Europe adds SEAI
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has joined Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) as a lead partner to help drive the development of Europe’s ocean energy industry.
Ecosse Subsea Systems, Osbit to Develop New Seabed Trenching Solution
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) said it will invest up to £3 million in developing a water-jetting tool which, reportedly, has the potential to double trench production rates in seabed trenching operations. ESS has awarded a contract to Osbit. The Northumberland-based company will be the lead detail des
Danish Govt to Propose New Wind Tech Test Sites in December
The Danish government is expected to propose new test sites for large wind turbines before Christmas, according to Danish media. The government will thus be following up on the work that took place in 2011, when the test centre comprising seven sites was established in Østerild. Since then, all the
Highlights of the Month: October 2016
Elisa Floats Self-Installing Offshore Wind Turbine Researchers gathered around the EU-funded Elisa Project have developed an offshore wind turbine system that can be completely pre-assembled and pre-commissioned in controlled harbour conditions. The Big League Offering Lowest Offshore Wind Prices (I
Highlights of the Month: October 2016
Elisa Floats Self-Installing Offshore Wind Turbine Researchers gathered around the EU-funded Elisa Project have developed an offshore wind turbine system that can be completely pre-assembled and pre-commissioned in controlled harbour conditions. The Big League Offering Lowest Offshore Wind Prices (I
Gallery: SEENEOH test site takes shape
The marine works at the SEENEOH tidal test site, located on the Garonne river in Bordeaux, France, have started last week.
LiDAR Data Applied for 3D Printing of Subsea Well Part
Fugro and 3D at Depth, a provider of subsea LiDAR systems and solutions, have used subsea LiDAR data to 3D-print an accurate 1:1 physical model of a damaged well part. The subsea part fabrication was part of a larger project conducted in early 2016, using 3D at Depth’s subsea LiDAR SL 2 technology a
Maritime Partner to Build Daughter Boats for DONG’s SOVs
Norwegian boat builder Maritime Partner AS has signed a contract with the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan for the delivery of four boats which will be stationed onboard two new Service Operation Vessels (SOV) working for the offshore wind power industry. The SOV’s are ordered by the Norwegian shi
RenewableUK: Britain Can Cash In On Offshore Wind Know-How Abroad
British companies have already won 115 contracts to provide services for 50 offshore wind projects abroad and can stand to benefit further from 250 offshore wind farms in development around the world, according to a document released by RenewableUK. The document shows that British companies are winn
RenewableUK: Britain Can Cash In On Offshore Wind Know-How Abroad
British companies have already won 115 contracts to provide services for 50 offshore wind projects abroad and can stand to benefit further from 250 offshore wind farms in development around the world, according to a document released by RenewableUK. The document shows that British companies are winn
Sea Power WEC goes out to sea
Sea Power, an Ireland-based wave energy developer, has towed out its wave energy device from Foynes Harbour into the Galway Bay, Ireland.
Palfinger Marine Unveils 3D-Compensation Module for Offshore Cranes
Palfinger Marine has launched a new 3D-compensation module designed for mounting on the company’s knuckle boom, telescopic boom or stiff boom cranes to transfer goods between the service operation vessels (SOVs) and wind turbines or other fixed offshore installations. The 3D-compensation enables pos