Research & Development
Darwin Mounds MPA Safeguards Coral Reefs
A study by scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and University College Cork shows that deep, cold-water corals are very slow to recover from damage. Therefore, deep-water Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) protect vulnerable marine ecosystems most effectively when they are put in place
EMODnet releases updated ocean energy dataset
European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) Human Activities team has released the updated dataset on ocean energy related projects and testing facilities in the European Union.
North America commits to 50% clean energy by 2025
During the North American Leaders’ Summit, the leaders of Canada, Mexico and the United States committed to advance clean energy and integration of energy resources, including renewables, by setting a goal of 50% clean power generation in North America by 2025.
Kaiyo Deploys Saab Seaeye ROVs on Seabed Research Off Japan
Tokyo University has engaged Kaiyo Engineering, a specialist marine science company, to undertake seabed research using two Saab Seaeye robotic systems, the Leopard and the Falcon, to explore the feasibility of mining the gold, cobalt and the copper-rich manganese crust, offshore Japan. Alongside mi
NOC to Deploy New Tech for Deep Sea Minerals Detection
National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is leading a research cruise this summer which will address technical challenges in exploring for seafloor mineral deposits. This expedition will take place on board the RRS James Cook, marking a decade of service that has seen this ship travel 218,972 miles in pur
2H Offshore Provides Conductor Driveability Studies to CIS
2H Offshore and its sister company Conductor Installation Services (CIS) have teamed up to provide enhanced foundation design services. 2H is now the sole provider of driveability studies to CIS and will provide support on bid packages and projects, the company informed. The agreement means that the
Nexans Launches Accessories for Boosted Inter-Array Cables
Nexans is launching a new range of cable and power accessories for offshore wind farms with higher capacity inter-array cables operating at 72.5 kV. Namely, the French cable specialist has developed power accessories with F-type outer cone comprising separable T-connectors, coupling connectors and s
Regulatory Frameworks Launched for Pacific Deep Sea Mining
Financial and Environmental Management frameworks have been released with aim to build knowledge of deep sea minerals and their governance, and support informed decision-making by Pacific Island countries. They are the latest information resources developed for stakeholders interested in this sector
OPT teams up with WCS for wildlife monitoring
US-based wave energy developer, Ocean Power Technologies (OPT), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to advance wildlife monitoring in OPT’s PB3 PowerBuoy.
Akuo Energy targets EIB boost for NEMO project
Akuo Energy, a French renewable energy company, has turned to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for funding support for the ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) project off Martinique known as NEMO.
FERC urges Edgartown to complete tidal project application
US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has set the deadline for the Edgartown authorities, the proponents of the Muskeget Channel tidal project, to file a schedule that will specify when the outstanding items to complete the project application will be submitted to the Commission.
FOWIND Studies Supply Chain, Ports and Logistics in India
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) today launched the “Supply Chain, Port Infrastructure and Logistics Study” report for offshore wind development in the states of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in India. The study is a significant step forward in preparing a roadmap for offshore wind power in India by t
FOWIND Studies Supply Chain, Ports and Logistics in India
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) today launched the “Supply Chain, Port Infrastructure and Logistics Study” report for offshore wind development in the states of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in India. The study is a significant step forward in preparing a roadmap for offshore wind power in India by t
Islands Summit held in Kirkwall
Scotland’s three Island Councils have met with UK Government Minister Andrew Dunlop at the second annual Islands Summit held in Orkney.