Research & Development
JDR Unveils New High-Voltage Inter-Array Cable
JDR, the UK based supplier of subsea power cables and umbilicals to the offshore energy industry, has showcased its new high-voltage inter-array cable and accessories at its latest customer technology day held at Hartlepool College of Further Education. The company says that its new 66 (72.5) kV cab
Industry Backs Subsea Engineers at University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen is offering three new scholarships to students studying towards its masters in subsea engineering, thanks to contributions from two energy multinationals and a leading industry body. The scholarships, which are available to UK and EU students, are being funded through cont
Focal puts a ring on SR2000
Focal Technologies has been awarded a contract to supply Scotrenewables Tidal Power with a 6.6kV electrical slip ring that will be used for SR2000 tidal turbine.
EU approves French state-aid support for tidal farm project
The European Commission (EC) has authorized French plans to support tidal energy farm demonstration project at Raz Blanchard, off Normandy.
QED Naval prepares modularised Subhub
QED Naval, an Edinburgh-based naval architecture consultancy, has completed the manufacturing outputs for its new modularised version of Subhub.
FORESEA Brings Offshore Energy Test Centres Closer to Developers
The EUR 11 million FORESEA programme opened its first call for support package applications on 27 July, offering successful applicants a free access to test ocean energy technologies in real sea conditions at the project’s network of open sea test centres. The FORESEA (Funding Ocean Renewable Energy
FORESEA launches first call for applications
An €11 million EU-backed programme FORESEA (Funding Ocean Renewable Energy through Strategic European Action) has opened its first call for support package applications.
Japanese Consortium to Carry Out Akita OWF Feasibility Study
A Japanese consortium led by Marubeni Corporation has entered into an agreement to carry out a feasibility study for the 145MW Akita offshore wind farm project off Akita Prefecture. The public offering of the project at Akita Port and Noshiro Port was made by Akita Prefecture for the purpose of expa
Sandia presses ahead with WEC research
Sandia National Laboratories has conducted advanced controls testing of its WEC at the US Navy’s MASK basin as part of the research to improve the performance of wave energy devices by increasing efficiency and lowering the cost of energy.
DTOcean to present tidal array design tool in October
Following three years of work, DTOcean will present its design tool solution to end-users on October 12 at a conference seminar in Liverpool, UK.
BSEE to Help Address Subsea Bolt Failures
In a step to address a critical safety concern involving the failure of subsea bolts offshore, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) director Brian Salerno is forming an interagency group to focus on the subsea bolt issue and the risks it poses to offshore operations. Director Salern
SeaRoc Tackles Cable Failure Risks
SeaRoc Group has upgraded its marine management and monitoring system, SeaPlanner, to help offshore wind developers and operators mitigate risks associated with subsea cable failures, recently identified as the main culprit for financial losses and project delays. Subsea cable faults contributed to
OpenHydro to harness Japanese tides
OpenHydro, a DCNS company, is part of a consortium which has been selected by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment to supply a tidal turbine system for installation at Naru Strait, off Japan.
DNV GL Approves Tekmar’s Latest TekLink CPS
DNV GL has independently reviewed and approved the latest version of Tekmar Energy’s patented TekLink Cable Protection System (CPS) and Bellmouth Accessories. The approval from DNV-GL encompasses the full range of Tekmar’s patented TekLink CPS and Bellmouths for both ‘J-tube’ and ‘J-tube less’ appli