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Siemens Gamesa 11MW Nacelle Taking Shape in Østerild
The nacelle of Siemens Gamesa’s prototype SG 11.0-193 DD Flex turbine is being assembled at the Østerild Test Center in Denmark. The nacelle arrived in Østerild about a week ago, while the three blades were set to be transported from the Hanstholm harbor, craned and assembled shortly after. The nace
Siemens Gamesa 11MW Nacelle Taking Shape in Østerild
The nacelle of Siemens Gamesa’s prototype SG 11.0-193 DD Flex turbine is being assembled at the Østerild Test Center in Denmark. The nacelle arrived in Østerild about a week ago, while the three blades were set to be transported from the Hanstholm harbor, craned and assembled shortly after. The nace
Eni and Politecnico di Torino Strengthen Marine Energy Ties
The Rector of the Politecnico di Torino, Professor Guido Saracco, and Eni’s CEO, Claudio Descalzi, have signed a memorandum of understanding to further strengthen scientific collaboration and undertake a joint academic initiative to study energy from marine resources. This agreement will involve the
New Executive Director for RenewableUK
RenewableUK has appointed a new executive director, Isabel DiVanna, to replace the organisation’s current deputy chief executive Maf Smith. Dr DiVanna will begin her new role on 21st January, focussing on the commercial development of the trade association. She has designed and delivered commercial
Minesto Looks for Insurance Broker
Marine energy developer Minesto has issued a tender call for Insurance Broker Services, for insurances for renewable marine – tidal energy technology projects. The Insurance Broker should act as a supervisor and broker when Minesto has need of insurances such as project insurances for existing and f
ORE Catapult Launches Project Manager Call
The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) is looking for an experienced project manager to join its RDI team. Based in South West Wales, this role will initially focus on delivery of the Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence (MEECE) and the Milford Haven Energy Kingdom projects.
Highlights of the Week
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Global OTEC Resources Opens Applications for Energy Purchase
Global OTEC Resources has announced that islands in the Maldives can apply to be off-takers of its first OTEC demonstration barge which is set for launch next year. Applications are now open until January 31, 2020, to buy energy produced by an England-based clean energy systems developer. Ocean ther
Red Rock Crane Package for New Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger
Keppel FELS in Singapore has awarded Red Rock a contract for the delivery of two cranes for the new build Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) for a Dutch shipowner. According to Red Rock, the two cranes are tailor made and fit for purpose to best serve the needs of the shipowner. The company also
Keel Laid for New IHC Easydredge for Peruvian Cohidro
A keel laying ceremony for a new IHC Easydredge 700 took place last week at the Rio Maguari Shipyard in Belem, Para, Brazil. According to Royal IHC, IMA will be the name of the dredger that the Dutch company set to deliver to the Peruvian Cohidro and means ‘friend’ in a local dialect of the [&hellip
Tarmac Marine Opts for SMS Southampton
SMS Southampton, part of The SMS Group, has completed a significant dredger refit job for Tarmac Marine. The refit involved the 72 meter, 1997-built aggregate dredger ‘City of Chichester’ and was successfully wrapped up at Williams Shipping’s berths in the Western Docks, port of Southampton UK. The
Orbital Seeks Lead Partner for Tidal Energy Project
Scottish engineering company Orbital Marine Power has issued a tender call to appoint a lead partner to support the delivery of its Tidal Energy Turbine project. A 2-year contract will see the lead partner provide both project management support to administer the project and manage subcontractors, a
Titan LNG Delivers LNG to TSHD Scheldt River Via Trucks
A joint effort between Port of Brest, CCIMBO, DEME and Titan LNG resulted in the successful truck-to-ship LNG bunkering of the Scheldt River, the DEME owned LNG powered hopper dredger, last week. Commenting the latest news, Eric Roellinger, Harbor Master Port of Brest, said: “Port authorities play a
AW-Energy Oy Secures New European Patents for WaveRoller
AW-Energy Oy, Finnish wave energy technology developer,has been granted new patents protecting the use of WaveRoller in 38 countries across Europe from the European Patent Office (EPO). The patents cover WaveRoller’s energy system and its power transfer application, in addition to a range of operati