Technology
Vuyk Floats Offshore Port Concept
A mobile offshore port concept being developed by Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam in combination with efficient installation vessels could reduce the transport and installation time on offshore wind projects by nearly 20%, the Dutch engineering specialist said.
Sabella sends off D10 tidal turbine to installation site
French company Sabella has started the redeployment operation of its D10 tidal energy turbine at the Fromveur Passage site, near Ushant island in France.
Top news, October 8 – 14, 2018
MarineEnergy.biz has compiled the top news from marine energy industry from October 8 – 14, 2018.
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 8-14, 2018). Gothenburg Port Expansion Kicks Off After years of planning and preparation, construction of an entirely new terminal in the outer area of the Swedish Port of Gothenburg has started. Jan De
Photo of the day: IHES prototype shaping up for ocean splash
The 150kW wave energy prototype – developed by French company GEPS Techno – is taking shape in Saint-Nazaire in western France, ahead of trials at SEM-REV marine renewables test site.
MHI Vestas Safeguarding Track Record as It Ponders the Future of Turbine Innovation (Interview)
We have been living in a double-digit MW wind turbine era for several days now after MHI Vestas hit the market with a 10MW machine, leaving other wind turbine OEMs behind in this market race. The first two 10MW turbines will be up and running next year to test and demonstrate the new machine within
Minesto engages Northern Ireland tidal testing support
Swedish marine energy developer Minesto has hired two local marine service providers for its long-term tidal energy technology trials in Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland.
Irish energy chief resigns
Denis Naughten, the minister who was in charge of Ireland’s energy and climate action initiatives, has resigned from the post following controversy regarding the country’s national broadband plan.
Gicon Floater Completes Transport and Installation Tests
Gicon and the Endowed Chair of Wind Energy Technology at the University of Rostock (LWET) have conducted tank tests of the third generation Gicon SOF floating offshore foundation with focus on the transport and installation process.
Hydrokinetic turbines power on with minimal impacts on rivers
Hydrokinetic turbine arrays can efficiently generate energy with minimal impacts to the shape and behavior of river channels, opening up the possibility for more sustainable energy production in large rivers with active sediment transport, according to the new University of Minnesota study.
Crown Estate Scotland hires offshore renewable energy lead
Colin Palmer has been appointed to lead the development of offshore renewable energy and aquaculture for the public body that manages leasing of Scotland’s seabed.
MarineSpace names new Managing Director
UK-based marine consultancy MarineSpace has appointed Phil Durrant to the role of Managing Director.
Inter-American Development Bank opens blue tech challenge
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched a call for proposals for cutting-edge technology projects and associated business models that support the long-term sustainability of the ocean economy in the Caribbean region.
ORE Catapult overhauls subsea cable testing prowess
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has taken delivery of a bespoke cable bend fatigue test rig designed to support and improve the performance and reliability of subsea cables.