Research & Development
Smartbay Subsea Observatory off Galway comes online
The SmartBay Subsea Observatory will begin feeding data today from the seabed for researchers, businesses, scientists and policy makers in the marine sector.
SmartBay Subsea Observatory Launched
SmartBay Subsea Observatory offshore Galway, Ireland has started feeding live data from the seabed to businesses, researchers, scientists and policy makers. The SmartBay Subsea Observatory, supported by the Marine Institute, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland, wil
Darwin Mounds MPA Safeguards Coral Reefs
A study by scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and University College Cork shows that deep, cold-water corals are very slow to recover from damage. Therefore, deep-water Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) protect vulnerable marine ecosystems most effectively when they are put in place
EMODnet releases updated ocean energy dataset
European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) Human Activities team has released the updated dataset on ocean energy related projects and testing facilities in the European Union.
NOC to Deploy New Tech for Deep Sea Minerals Detection
National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is leading a research cruise this summer which will address technical challenges in exploring for seafloor mineral deposits. This expedition will take place on board the RRS James Cook, marking a decade of service that has seen this ship travel 218,972 miles in pur
2H Offshore Provides Conductor Driveability Studies to CIS
2H Offshore and its sister company Conductor Installation Services (CIS) have teamed up to provide enhanced foundation design services. 2H is now the sole provider of driveability studies to CIS and will provide support on bid packages and projects, the company informed. The agreement means that the
Nexans Launches Accessories for Boosted Inter-Array Cables
Nexans is launching a new range of cable and power accessories for offshore wind farms with higher capacity inter-array cables operating at 72.5 kV. Namely, the French cable specialist has developed power accessories with F-type outer cone comprising separable T-connectors, coupling connectors and s
OPT teams up with WCS for wildlife monitoring
US-based wave energy developer, Ocean Power Technologies (OPT), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to advance wildlife monitoring in OPT’s PB3 PowerBuoy.
Akuo Energy targets EIB boost for NEMO project
Akuo Energy, a French renewable energy company, has turned to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for funding support for the ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) project off Martinique known as NEMO.
Islands Summit held in Kirkwall
Scotland’s three Island Councils have met with UK Government Minister Andrew Dunlop at the second annual Islands Summit held in Orkney.
JIP Confirms DNV GL Helica Stress and Fatigue Analysis Software
A joint industry project, run by DNV GL, has replicated stresses measured in an umbilical subjected to tension and bending in full-scale tests, further validating the accuracy of the analysis software Helica. According to DNV GL, Helica, which calculates stresses in umbilical and flexible pipe compo
ORE Catapult seeks views on MRE satellite optimisation
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is seeking innovative technology solutions from other sectors to provide new satellite based applications to support the offshore marine energy industry.
EU, China bolster climate change cooperation
The European Commission is to step up its collaboration with China on emissions trading, with a new €10 million cooperation project.
SME Sets Up Rock Anchors for Its PLAT-O Tidal Energy Project
Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) has completed installation of four subsea drilled rock anchors at its berth at the European Marine Energy Centre. The anchors will be used to moor its PLAT-O tidal energy platform which will be deployed at EMEC. The anchoring remotely operated vehicle (AROV), which wa