Technology
UK public remains highly supportive of tidal & wave
The new government statistics on energy and climate change has shown that 79% of UK public supports the use of tidal and wave energy technologies.
Floating Island Project Kicks Off Under Horizon 2020 Umbrella
The floating island concept, revealed earlier this year, will now be further studied and developed through a Horizon 2020-funded project Space@Sea that started on 1 November and will run for three years.
New Dredge Pump Cover from Damen
Dredge pumps can be fitted out with a second outer pump casing. Up to now, this meant a large, heavy piece of steel. Pioneering research by Damen R&D engineers has resulted in a patented pump cover, which can be zipped onto the current dredge pump effortlessly. The new DynaCover is made of finely wo
Irish engineers trial hydrofoil to cut tidal energy costs
Engineers from Trinity College Dublin have tested a next-gen hydrofoil-based anchoring device to check whether it might offer a reliable means of fixing an energy-generating tidal array to the sea floor.
Trelleborg delivers rubber membrane for WETFEET waves
Trelleborg has supplied a bespoke flexible rubber membrane for use with wave energy devices to WETFEET research and development project.
SACE Working Hand in Hand with Dragflow
SACE, an Italian export credit agency, said in their latest release that they have ensured Dragflow’s exports to the United Arab Emirates, worth € 5.5 million. “Dragflow, with the support of SACE, is consolidating its presence in Dubai. In 2016, in fact, the company ensured its exports, offering com
Minesto hires marine operators
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has awarded a framework agreement to Holyhead Towing, and Leask Marine covering various marine operational needs as part of Deep Green tidal project.
Premature emphasis on commercialization hinders UK wave growth
The UK wave energy sector’s failure to reach market can in part be attributed to premature emphasis on commercialization and lack of knowledge exchange, the new report by University of Strathclyde and Imperial College London has found.
IADC: Optimizing Shipping Channel Capacity for Australian Ports
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has released in its latest Terra et Aqua an article named ‘An Improved Integrated Approach for Optimizing Shipping Channel Capacity for Australian Ports’. The continuing surge in commercial vessel sizes is putting increasing pressure on the
Deep Green tidal base halfway done
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has informed that the gravity base structure for Minesto’s Deep Green tidal energy project is halfway done.
Tocardo to retrieve floating tidal platform from EMEC
Tocardo Tidal Power plans to retrieve its Temporary Foundation System (TFS) floating tidal platform equipped with T2 tidal turbine from the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Report on effectiveness of UK wave energy policy set for launch
The International Public Policy Institute at the University of Strathclyde will host a launch event for the new report which examines the effectiveness of support for UK wave energy innovation since 2000.
Natural Resources Wales appoints new CEO
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has named Clare Pillman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Currently Director for Culture, Tourism and Sport at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport in Westminster, Clare will take up the post in late February 2018, NRW said. Pillman will take over from E
Swansea leaders ask for tidal lagoon go-ahead by Christmas
Swansea Council leaders have met with UK’s Secretary for Energy to urge the government to give green light for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project before Christmas.