Research & Development
Wave energy device hits Bimep waters
Oceantec Energías Marinas has deployed its wave energy device, dubbed Marmok-A5, off the north coast of Spain at Bimep testing site.
Siemens Hires Aimselect to Provide Offshore Wind Talent
UK-based recruitment, talent and search consultancy Aimselect Projects Limited has been awarded a framework agreement with Siemens Wind Power to provide services for their offshore wind projects. Aimselect will provide Siemens Wind Power with EHS Advisors, Quality Inspectors and QHSE Site Inspectors
Siemens Hires Aimselect to Provide Offshore Wind Talent
UK-based recruitment, talent and search consultancy Aimselect Projects Limited has been awarded a framework agreement with Siemens Wind Power to provide services for their offshore wind projects. Aimselect will provide Siemens Wind Power with EHS Advisors, Quality Inspectors and QHSE Site Inspectors
Scotrenewables installs SR2000 tidal device
Scotrenewables Tidal Power (SRTP) has installed the SR2000 tidal turbine on its moorings at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) as part of site commissioning and testing.
TLP goes on a recruiting spree
Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP), the developer behind the proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, is looking to expand its team with various job openings.
Japanese marine energy delegation finds its way to OEEC 2016
Japanese marine energy mission to the Netherlands, which includes representatives from several organizations and universities in Japan, has confirmed its attendance at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2016.
MAKO tidal turbine tackles Tasmanian tides
A tidal energy turbine has been installed in the Tamar estuary in Tasmania as part of a joint project between the Australian Maritime College (AMC) and tidal energy developer MAKO Tidal Turbines.
Fugro Starts Geotechnical Survey at Bay State Wind Site
RV Fugro Synergy has started a geotechnical survey at the site of DONG Energy’s proposed Bay State Wind offshore wind farm south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. The survey is expected to be carried out in 15 days, weather permitting. During the survey, bottom conditions in 18 specific loca
Fugro Starts Geotechnical Survey at Bay State Wind Site
RV Fugro Synergy has started a geotechnical survey at the site of DONG Energy’s proposed Bay State Wind offshore wind farm south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. The survey is expected to be carried out in 15 days, weather permitting. During the survey, bottom conditions in 18 specific loca
Edinburgh University seeks marine energy research associate
The Innovation and Policy Group of the Institute for Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint a research associate who will participate in a number of marine energy projects.
Moorings ready for SR2000 connection
Scotrenewables Tidal Power (SRTP) plans to tow its SR2000 tidal turbine to EMEC’s test site for a short-term deployment.
Oceantec WEC heads to bimep
Oceantec wave energy converter is en route to the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (bimep) for the upcoming testing campaign.
Mitsubishi Electric to Build HVDC Verification Facility in Amagasaki
Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric Corporation plans to enter the global market for voltage-sourced converters (VSC) based high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems with a new HVDC verification facility to be built at its Transmission and Distribution Center in Amagasaki, Japan, by 2018. The company s
Nokia’s ASN Sets New Record for Subsea Cable Capacity
Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks (ASN) and Nokia Bell Labs said they have achieved a record transmission capacity over a 6,600 km single mode fiber. Namely, the breakthrough lab trial demonstrated a total 65 terabit-per-second (Tb/s) transmission using submarine grade dual band erbium doped fiber a