Barcelona reportedly hosted a Kick-off meeting for the H2Ocean Project. The aim of this meeting was the development of a wind-wave power open-sea platform equipped for hydrogen generation with support for multiple users of energy. At the end of the meeting, AWS Truepower announced the official start
Mediterranean bottom currents and the sediment deposits they leave behind offer new insights into global climate change, the opening and closing of ocean circulation gateways and locations where hydrocarbon deposits may lie buried under the sea. A team of 35 scientists from 14 countries recently ret
Upon fostering the development and advancement of the Maritime Industry, it is of a striking importance to ensure that coastal environments, waterways and oceans are not threatened by shipping and offshore operations. Marine pollution has been recognized as one of many other serious threats to the w
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy today, 20 January, gave the green light to the plan for development and operation (PDO) of Skuld, a fast-track development tied in to the Norne field in the Norwegian Sea. Skuld is Statoil’s fifth approved fast-track PDO, and the largest fast-track development so
DNV has developed a new pipeline concept, called X-Stream, that can significantly reduce the cost of a deep- and ultra-deepwater gas pipeline while still complying with the strictest safety and integrity regime. X-Stream is based on established and field-proven technologies which have been innovativ
Lundin Petroleum AB announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Lundin Norway AS as operator has, with its partners Wintershall Norge ASA (Wintershall) and RWE Dea Norge AS (RWE Dea), submitted a plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Luno field to the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and En
OMM has announced that it is developing a bespoke, remotely-operated underwater survey and inspection platform. Following identification of a requirement for an integrated vehicle to perform survey and inspection of assorted assets from depths of up to 100m, through the intertidal zone to drying hei
WFS reports that following a successful independent audit by The British Assessment Bureau (BAB) – WFS has for the 3rd year running, been awarded ISO 9001: 2008 certification. This internationally recognized prestigious award for quality management is an international standard in use worldwide as a
Pasi Lehtonen has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Cargotec’s Offshore business segment, effective from the beginning of January. Mr Lehtonen has worked with Cargotec since 1995, his most recent position being Senior Vice President of Finance for Cargotec’s Marine business. He will continu
Recent findings show that the intelligent software protects wind turbines against overload and avoids breakdowns. This development of the BMBF-funded joint project “Wint-LES” will be tested in practice. Offshore wind farms play an important role in energy transition, but the requirements for wind tu
The UKHO has once again successfully delivered another of its internationally accredited marine cartography courses to six overseas hydrographic officers. The six delegates from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, Oman, Pakistan and Philippines completed the 15 week marine cartography course in December,
In July 2011 A2SEA acquired a 29% share interest in the Danish cable installation company CT Offshore. A2SEA has now decided to increase their shareholding in the company to 67%. The remaining 33% of the shares are still owned by CT Offshore’s founder and CEO, Paw Cortes. The company will stay at it
Statoil has matured more reserves through improved recovery than the Skrugard and Havis discoveries combined in 2011. The company is now strengthening its focus on improved recovery. “2011 will always be remembered for the major finds on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS), while at the same time
Alstom and the leading Scottish marine developer SSE Renewables have signed a new joint venture agreement to develop the Costa Head Wave Project, an up to 200 Megawatts (MW) wave energy site located north of mainland Orkney, in The Crown Estate’s Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Strategic Area. Alst
