Research & Development
FORESEA to hold first call webinar
The €11 million FORESEA programme will host a webinar focused on its first call for support package applications on August 16, 2016.
MPS completes WaveSub trials at COAST
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a Swansea-based wave energy developer, has concluded the testing of its scaled WaveSub wave energy device at the COAST facility.
Video: The Crown Estate wave and tidal Scotland Portfolio
Ronnie Quinn, the General Manager at the Scotland Portfolio, talks about how The Crown Estate manages the seabed and works with industry and wave and tidal developers in the UK on projects including the MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth, Scotland.
Video: Quoceant concludes Ectacti-Hull tank testing
Quoceant has completed the tank testing of its inflatable hulll technology for wave energy devices at FloWave in Edinburgh, UK.
SHEPD Seeks Public Comment on Subsea Cables Replacement
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) is hosting a series of pre-application consultations in Orkney to discuss the replacement of three north isles submarine electricity cables. The cables, which together measure 28 km in length, are approaching the end of their operational life. The a
Diving Equipment Market to Reach $3.2 Bln by 2021
Global diving equipment market is expected to grow from $2.72 billion in 2016 to $3.21 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.05%. According to market researcher ReportsnReports, the growth will be driven by the increasing number of underwater projects, exploration of oil rigs, underwater construction, and
Seiche Boosts AutoNaut
AutoNaut has secured investment from the Seiche Group to advance R&D aims, assure long-term growth and develop business across UK and international markets. In September 2015, Seiche agreed its first investment in AutoNaut and this new deal sees them take a majority stake in the company. AutoNaut Lt
Consultations on Galway Bay marine energy test site prolonged
The public consultation period for the Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site has been extended until September 9, 2016.
Tidal, wave components reliability study out
The joint project between ORE Catapult, EMEC and ARFC, has released a report to support the wave and tidal sector in engineering design choices around components and materials.
Consultation on Galway Bay Test Site Extended Again
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has extended the consultation period on Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site. The consultation period, previously scheduled to end on 2 August, will now
Consultation on Galway Bay Test Site Extended Again
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has extended the consultation period on Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site. The consultation period, previously scheduled to end on 2 August, will now
PLOCAN teams up with Tecnalia for ocean RD&I
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) and Tecnalia have signed an agreement to collaborate on marine, maritime, oceanic and deep-water scientific research, development and innovation (RD&I) activities.
Infographic: European Offshore Wind Trends and Statistics in 2016
WindEurope has created an infographic which details the latest trends and developments within the offshore wind industry in Europe in the first half of 2016. The infographic is a visual representation of some of the findings WindEurope published recently in a report titled ‘The European offshore win
OWC Get TCS Export Cable Consultancy Deal
Offshore Wind Consultants Limited (OWC) has been selected by Transmission Capital Services Limited (TCS) to provide technical consultancy services on contingency planning and other services relating to the OFTO assets managed by TCS. TCS manages six OFTOs, namely TC Barrow OFTO Limited, TC Gunfleet