Research & Development
Ulstein Introduces New Cable Lay Vessel
Ulstein has introduced a new cable lay vessel, the LX109 design. The new, patent pending, Ulstein Cable Arch system in combination with open top vessel design results in total of 12,500 t of power cable that can be laid as one single piece, the company explained. This was made possible by positionin
Ulstein Unveils New Cable Layer
Norwegian ship designer and shipbuilder Ulstein has introduced a new design for a cable laying vessel featuring an in-house developed Cable Arch system. The LX109 vessel combines the Ulstein Cable Arch system with open top vessel design, resulting in a total of 12,500 tonnes of power cable that can
FPP teams up with OPES for floating wind and wave device
Floating Power Plant (FPP), a Danish offshore energy developer has formed marine technology partnership with Norway-based Ocean Power & Energy Services (OPES), to advance its floating wind and wave energy device.
OEE welcomes French MRE targets
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) has hailed the French government’s initiative to reach 100 MW of installed marine renewable energy (MRE) projects by 2023.
Leask Marine gearing up for SME job
Leask Marine, an Orkney based marine renewables service provider, has been working with Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) to prepare the deployment site for SME’s PLAT-O tidal platform.
Minesto seeks Electrical Engineer
Minesto is looking for an Electrical/Electronic Test Engineer to join its team in Northern Ireland.
Seabased launches fundraising campaign
Swedish-based wave energy developer, Seabased, is looking to raise capital to fund its operations by inviting the existing shareholders and external investors to subscribe for new shares.
VIDEO: SINN Power wave energy converter
SINN Power, a German-based wave energy developer, has constructed and tested its wave energy converter based on modular design.
Deltares Simulates Monster Waves for Future Levee Designs
Research institute Deltares recently conducted a series of test in its new Delta Flume on the smart shaped Hillblock revetment block. The Delta Flume tests – allowing Deltares to generate waves up to 5 meter and simulate a superstorm – will provide more insight for more efficient levee designs. Hill
DONG Establishing Foothold in Asia-Pacific, First Stop Taiwan
DONG Energy is setting up an office in Taiwan to explore offshore wind opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. The company is turning its attention to Asia-Pacific as the area has large potential for the development of offshore wind, Martin Neubert, the Chief Strategy Officer at DONG Energy Wind P
Aker Solutions and ABB in Subsea Alliance
Aker Solutions and ABB have joined forces to develop new oil and gas production solutions. The cooperation will integrate Aker Solutions’ subsea capabilities and ABB’s subsea power and automation system expertise. Reportedly, this partnership will deliver solutions that will enhance how production e
France targets 100 MW of tidal, wave projects by 2023
France has revealed the revised offshore renewable energy targets for 2023 setting the goal for installed marine renewable energy projects at 100 MW by 2023.
GRS presses ahead with hybrid wave and wind power platform
Global Renewable Solutions (GRS), an Australian-based renewable energy developer, is conducting tests on its Power Platform which combines the existing offshore wind and wave technologies into a single modular structure.
AW-Energy, OEE set up Järvenpää Research Center visit
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), in collaboration with AW-Energy, is organizing a site visit to Järvenpää Research Center as part of European Maritime Day 2016.