Research & Development
NEMOS powers ahead with wave energy system
German-based wave energy developer NEMOS has manufactured the full-scale power-take off unit for its wave energy system.
Scientists Assess Atlantic Deep-Sea Ecosystems
The assessment of Atlantic deep sea ecosystems, supported by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 funding programme, marks the beginning of a series of expeditions in the Atlantic Ocean. The expeditions, involving at least 25 research cruises and scientists from 10 European countries, the USA and
8.2 Consulting Helps Quadran with Pilot Floating Wind Farm Tender
Germany’s 8.2 Consulting AG has supported Quadran – Énergies Libres in the planned floating offshore pilot wind farm off the coast of the French region Languedoc-Roussillon by defining the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) concept for the tendering phase. As the step from fixed offsho
MacArtney sets eyes on Chinese ocean science industry
MacArtney has teamed up with Jessn Marine Equipment Company, based in Beilun Ningbo, China, to cover the ocean science industry for the Chinese market. Entering into a distributorship agreement with Jessn Marine Equipment Company is part of MacArtney’s strategic objective to upgrade Chinese business
Monitor JIP Consortium Creating Structural Health Monitoring System for Offshore Wind Farms
Monitor JIP, a consortium consisting of Gemini Windfarm, Van Oord, Keppel Verolme, Mecal, ECN and TNO, is working on developing a solution which would allow monitoring the health of offshore wind support structures. Many offshore wind stakeholders acknowledge the relevance of monitoring offshore win
St Andrews Uni, SMRU issue mammals vs. turbines study results
Sea Mammal Research Unit of the University of St Andrews, in collaboration with SMRU Consulting, has published the results of a Scottish Government-funded study that developed and tested new technology for the detection and measurement of marine mammal behaviour around tidal turbines. The technology
DNV GL Ventures Into Vietnam for Nearshore Wind Farm Feasibility Study
DNV GL Americas has entered into a contract with Phu Cuong Group (PCG) to deliver a feasibility study for a USD 435 million, 170MW Phu Cuong 1 nearshore wind farm project, the first in PCG’s planned series of similar projects along Vietnam’s southern coastline in Soc Trang province. PCG, a private f
UK and US test centres strengthen marine energy ties
Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oregon-based Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC) to encourage knowledge exchange and joint research activities.
Minesto scores €1 million from KIC InnoEnergy
KIC InnoEnergy has granted additional €1 million for the development of Minesto’s Deep Green tidal technology.
Image of the day: Cape Sharp Tidal turbine gets wet
Cape Sharp Tidal is preparing to deploy the first OpenHydro tidal turbine in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia.
Global Maritime to provide moorings for OPERA project
Global Maritime is to provide mooring and risk management support to the European Union’s OPERA project that aims to halve the cost of wave energy.
EUSEW examines offshore renewables consenting
The implementation of the risk based approach to consenting of offshore renewable energy projects will be discussed today at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) conference.
Seapower wraps up WEC construction
Ireland-based wave energy developer Seapower has completed the construction of its scaled wave energy converter set for testing at the SmartBay Test Site in Galway Bay, Ireland.
GCube: Most Financial Losses Are Down to the Subsea Wire
Incidents relating to the installation and operation of high voltage subsea cables are the most costly cause of financial losses in the global offshore wind industry and led to insurance claims totalling more than EUR 60 million in 2015, according to a report by GCube Underwriting Ltd. As the Europe