Nova Innovation, a UK-based tidal energy developer, has moved to the preparation and deployment of the offshore components for the Shetland Tidal Array project in Bluemull Sound, Scotland. According to Nova Innovation, all onshore works for the project have been completed in August. The assembly and
International energy consultancy Xodus Group and Dutch innovation company TNO have completed the first phase of a joint industry project (JIP) into the dynamic forces which affect the integrity of piping systems, in particular through multiphase flow. The second phase of the project, which is expect
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has published a seminal Metocean Procedures Guide for Offshore Renewables, which is the first of its kind. Developed by the IMarEST’s Offshore Renewables Special Interest Group (SIG), the guide highlights the meteorological and ocea
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has published a seminal Metocean Procedures Guide for Offshore Renewables, which is the first of its kind. Developed by the IMarEST’s Offshore Renewables Special Interest Group (SIG), the guide highlights the meteorological and ocea
A Marine Scotland Science study investigating the coastal movement of Scottish salmon deployed a number of satellite tags on fish in 2013 to 2014. This work was aimed at determining the potential for marine renewable energy to affect migrating salmon. The satellite tags detach from the salmon at a p
The College of Engineering at Texas A&M University has announced the establishment of the Department of Ocean Engineering. The department combines two existing programs within Texas A&M University, one on the campus in College Station, Texas, and one on the marine-oriented campus in Galveston, Texas
Scientists have returned from a three-week mission to map the seafloor of the Colville Ridge, northeast of Auckland, as part of a long-term programme to survey regions within New Zealand’s offshore territory considered prospective for seafloor minerals. The voyage over the middle part of the Colvill
The Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has teamed up with Marine Scotland Science and the University of Exeter to analyse underwater noise data from subsea sound recorders located around the UK coast. Sources of noise in the ocean include shipping, seismic explorat
Vision, innovation and investment into a new, better integrated energy system will help Scotland meet carbon targets, create jobs and secure an international leadership position, says new report from the Carbon Trust. The report outlines a vision for Scotland to harness its abundant natural resource
Dutch subsea cable logistics specialist WIND has been nominated by The Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KNVR) for the dutch Shipping Award 2015. WIND received the nomination for its pioneering role in the development of recovery of long distance, out-of-service subsea cable systems. The
UK subsea companies will be heading to Mexico at the end of this week on trade mission which aims to match British expertise with the requirements of the emerging oil and gas sector in Latin America’s second largest economy. Subsea UK, in partnership with UKTI, and support by EIC, NOF Energy and Abe
Colonies of tiny filter-feeding Antarctic marine creatures (bryozoans), that appear to be thriving in response to a reduction in sea-ice cover, are playing an important role in carbon draw-down according to new research published this week. A British Antarctic Survey (BAS) investigation into biologi
Impact Subsea has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, UK. The new premises will enable the company to continue to support and expand on its underwater engineering and product solutions to the Oil and Gas, Renewables and Scientific markets. Benedict Grant, Managing
Gullfaks field, which has been producing for nearly 30 years, will see further investments to boost production and extend the field’s lifetime. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has now submitted its assessment of the amended Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for Gullfaks, including S
