Research & Development
EASME Calls Contractors for Seabed Mapping Gig
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) in Brussels, Belgium has invited tenders for the provision of high resolution seabed mapping. EASME has been established by the European Commission to manage several EU programmes that turn EU policies into actions in the field of e
NGU in Petromaks 2 Hydrocarbon Migration Modelling
Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) is looking for consultancy services on migration modelling of hydrocarbons within Petromaks 2, ‘Norcrust’. Petromaks 2, Norcrust is a collaborative project lead by the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU). Partners are ‘Cage – Center for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Environment
SINN Power starts long-term WEC trials
German wave energy company SINN Power has started the long-term trials of its wave energy converter module installed in Crete, Greece.
DCNS closes in on Cherbourg tidal assembly facility
France-based company DCNS has filed a permit application to construct tidal turbines assembly plant in Cherbourg, Normandy.
First Shetland Tidal Array turbine now fully operational
The 100 kW Nova M100 device has passed an extensive series of commissioning tests, and is now fully operational.
Carbon Trust lays out ATIP case study
Carbon Trust has presented the case study for the Array Technology Innovation Programme (ATIP) aimed at achieving cost and risk reduction associated with marine energy arrays.
BODL to Listen Out For Small Cetaceans off Blyth
Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Ltd (BODL) will be deploying 11 hydrophones in order to monitor the presence and activity of small cetaceans in and around the proposed 99.9MW Blyth Offshore Wind Demonstration project, Kis-Orca reports. The hydrophones are passive devices consisting of a buoyant plastic
RV Celtic Explorer Embarks on New Seabed Mapping Campaign
The R.V. Celtic Explorer has set sail last night, May 11, from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, where last June it launched the very first seabed mapping expedition under the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance. The expedition takes place May 11-21 with graduate students and early career research
WES ponders hiring experts for wave energy research
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is investigating options of calling independent external experts to progress the development of wave energy sector.
Norway to Back Subsea R&D Projects
Research fund of Western Norway has announced another NOK 10 million in pre-project funding, with focus on energy, including subsea. The funding, with aim to qualify R&D projects for support from main projects with support from the regional research fund, the Research Council of Norway, EU, Innovati
SINN Power presents at Hannover Messe 2016
Germany-based wave energy developer, SINN Power, has presented their wave energy technology during Hannover Messe 2016, taking a chance to raise capital at the event as well.
Image of the day: Second Paimpol-Bréhat tidal turbine
The second tidal energy turbine for the Paimpol-Bréhat tidal array demonstration project has been assembled in Brest.
SEAI seeks expert support for ocean energy
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has opened a tender to assemble a group of experts which would help SEAI deliver its Ocean Energy programme.
BMT Nigel Gee: Bigger Is Better in Wind Farm Support Vessel Market (Interview)
Wind Farm Support Vessels (WFSVs) have increased in size in the last twelve months following the changes to the UK and German codes and regulations which allowed the vessels to be longer than 24-metre load line and to carry more than 12 technicians, and the trend is set to continue, according to Ed