Technology
Oregon firm inks $6.5M deal to build Irish wave device
Oregon-based marine and industrial fabrication company Vigor has signed a contract valued at $6.5 million to build Ocean Energy’s wave energy device ahead of its deployment off Hawaii.
IHC Presents Non-Radioactive Slurry Density Measurement Tool
Royal IHC, a supplier of innovative and efficient equipment, vessels and services for the offshore, dredging and wet mining markets, recently presented a patented non-radioactive slurry density measurement tool for inland CSD dredgers at CEDA Dredging Days. In order to present this new development t
France: Two sites in Brittany selected for tidal study
Two sites in the Gulf of Morbihan in the French region of Brittany have been selected for further analysis in regards to potential tidal energy development in the area.
Modus Shares Autonomous Subsea Inspection AVISIoN
Darlington-based subsea specialist Modus is developing an approach to enable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to remain at offshore wind farm sites without a support vessel.
AW-Energy shuffles management team. Appoints new CEO
Finnish wave energy company AW-Energy has made several changes to its management team with the most notable adjustment made to the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Atlantis sets up bid to raise up to £5 million
Edinburgh-based tidal energy developer Atlantis Resources has launched a bond offer to raise funds to accelerate the development of its renewable energy projects.
FORESEA brings 6 ocean energy developers to SmartBay
The EU-funded FORESEA program has approved funding for six offshore renewable energy developers to deploy their technologies at the Irish SmartBay marine and renewable energy test site.
EC-OG broadens innovation premises
East Coast Oil and Gas Engineering (EC-OG) has expanded its base at Moorfield Group’s Aberdeen Innovation Park.
Industry to weigh in on AMETS wave test site plans
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has commissioned Cruz Atcheson Consulting Engineers to conduct a positioning study related to the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS).
Carbon Trust Picks Innovative Foundation Inspection Methods
The Carbon Trust has announced the winners of the latest innovation competition in its Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) program which sought new or adaptable techniques for inspection of offshore wind foundations. Applications were open for four specific challenges, including weld inspection for mono
Video: WaveSub sails across the sea
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has released a video which shows the lift and tow tests on its recently launched WaveSub wave energy device in Milford Haven.
Rovco names new Operations Manager
Bristol-based subsea services provider Rovco Subsea has appointed Liam Warren as its Operations Manager to support the delivery of ROV and survey projects across the globe.
Minesto starts $12M share issue pursuit
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has opened the subscription for share rights issue as it aims to raise funds to support the upcoming tidal energy activities in Wales and enhance its product range.
US Test Center Gearing Up For Offshore Wind Giant
Clemson University is preparing the 15MW dynamometer test rig at its SCE&G Energy Innovation Center in Charleston, South Carolina, which will be used to test the gearbox of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s 9.5MW offshore wind turbine.