Research & Development
IEA: Renewables Keeping Energy-Related CO2 Emissions In Check
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions (CO2), the largest source of man-made greenhouse gas emissions, stayed flat for the second year in a row as renewable energy surged, according to analysis of preliminary data for 2015 released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA). “The new fig
‘Brexit’ to affect wave & tidal sector
Brexit, which denominates British European Union (EU) exit referendum, could have a massive impact on the offshore renewables sector, according to Renewables Consulting Group (RCG). Energy and environmental policies are unlikely to be a priority for the British public as the European Union exit refe
RCG: Brexit Brings Uncertainty to Future of UK Offshore Renewables
Failure to understand the implications of Britain leaving the European Union on the country’s offshore wind and nascent wave and tidal industries could be costly, Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has warned as it is preparing to deliver a study on the effects of the so-called Brexit on UK’s offshor
ESNA Lands Grants to Develop Wind Farm Service Vessel
ESNA, a Norwegian designer of air cushioned catamarans and Surface Effect Ships (SES), has received grants totalling NOK 3.5 million (approx. EUR 370,000) to develop the next generation SES for offshore service operations. ESNA received a NOK 3 million grant from the Regional Research Council Agder,
Saab Seaeye Recognised by Marine Technology Society
Saab Seaeye has won the ‘Corporate Excellence Award’ from the Washington-based Marine Technology Society. The award is given in recognition of an organisation’s contribution to the industry and to ROV technology. Chair of the Marine ROV Committee, Chuck Richards, presented the award at the Underwate
Boeing Presents Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Echo Voyager
Boeing has introduced Echo Voyager, its latest unmanned, undersea vehicle (UUV), which can, reportedly, operate autonomously for months at a time thanks to a hybrid rechargeable power system and modular payload bay. The 51-foot-long vehicle is not only autonomous while underway, but it can also be l
EIVA Presents Its Survey Navigation and Positioning Solution
EIVA has introduced new survey navigation and positioning solution, the NaviPac 4, as part of the NaviSuite software suite for offshore and shallow water operations. The flagship of the software suite from the Danish engineering specialist was announced on Tuesday at Oceanology International 2016 in
Port of Milford Haven inks wave energy tech deal with MPS
Last week, Port of Milford Haven and Marine Power Systems (MPS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see deeper cooperation in the ongoing development of the WaveSub wave energy converter. The MoU was signed after the testing of WaveSub components at Pembroke Port, which is operated by the
Partrac Awarded Rampion Metocean Support Work
Partrac Ltd has been contracted to carry out metocean support services for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The company will manage the supply, deployment, maintenance and delivery of metocean monitoring buoys over the duration of the construction phase of the wind farm. Partrac selected three Triaxy
Ordtek Launches Mine Map for UK EEZ
Suffolk-based unexploded ordnance (UXO) specialist Ordtek has introduced an online map designed to aid the developers of offshore energy projects to determine the location of unexploded mines and bombs around the UK coastline. The Mine Map shares data about areas mined by the British and Germans dur
Ordtek Launches Mine Map for UK EEZ
Suffolk-based unexploded ordnance (UXO) specialist Ordtek has introduced an online map designed to aid the developers of offshore energy projects to determine the location of unexploded mines and bombs around the UK coastline. The Mine Map shares data about areas mined by the British and Germans dur
N-Sea Dives into French Waters
The Netherlands-headquartered subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) services provider N-Sea, has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with CERES Recherches & Expertise Sous-Marine and TechSub Industrie Environement, to provide subsea survey, installation and remediation services to the French o
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 07 – March 13). Det norske has been given permission to carry out manned underwater operations in the period from January 1 to December 31, 2016. Under framework agreement, diving operators Tech
WeAMEC: Deadline for R&D funding call submissions approaches
The deadline for application submissions for the first call for projects launched by the West Atlantic Marine Energy Center (WeAMEC) is approaching with the due date set for March 15, 2016. WeAMEC, a recently established business hub dedicated to marine renewable energies in Pays de la Loire, a regi