Technology
Offshore Wind Jobs Mark Double-Digit Growth in Germany
German offshore wind industry created 1,800 new jobs in 2015, bringing the total to 20,500 jobs or 10 per cent more compared to 2014, data presented by the German Wind Energy Association (BWE), VDMA Power Systems and the Offshore Wind Industry Alliance (OWIA) shows.
OEEC: Marine Energy Event 2017 – Conditions for commercial success
The marine energy industry has a role to play in the EU electricity supply by 2050. This requires advancement in the certification and verification of technologies in order to access commercial funding.
New Survey System for HPA
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has taken delivery of the 3rd integrated dual head multibeam survey system from MacArtney. Conducting around 900 surveys per year in the port of Hamburg, HPA requires high-end products for their multi-sensor systems and survey vessels. The vessel ‘Deepenschriewer IV’ is
EC-OG to start Subsea Power Hub trials at EMEC
East Coast Oil and Gas Engineering (EC-OG) will begin the installation of its Subsea Power Hub system at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) next week.
Scottish wave body needs engineering appraisal
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is seeking an independent third party advisor to conduct engineering appraisal for all novel wave energy converter stage 2 projects.
WES opens control systems innovation call
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has launched the call for control systems suitable for use with a variety of wave energy converters.
Video: Minesto’s Deep Green tidal kite
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has released a video animation showcasing the operational principles of its Deep Green tidal kite technology.
Wavepower CEO gets on SR’s green energy awards shortlist
Chief Executive Officer of Wavepower, David Rubie-Todd, has been nominated as one of the finalists of the Scottish Renewables’ (SR) 2017 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.
SMC Marks 1 Million Safe Transfers Milestone
Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC) informed that the company had completed 1 million safe transfers in March 2017, with the number increasing daily.
Op-ed: Can Welsh marine energy really boost the economy?
Gareth Stockman, Managing Director of wave energy company Marine Power Systems (MPS), has shared his views on the role marine renewable energy could play in boosting the UK economy.
Dredging Equipment Arrives in Port of Dover
Specialist vessels have started to arrive at the Port of Dover for the official start of harbor dredging for the port’s flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development scheme. The DWDR principal contractor, a joint venture between VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster (VSBW), has mobilized v
Metocean Analytics rounds up Australia area
Open Ocean’s metocean analysis software Metocean Analytics has added new regional datasets for a large area surrounding Australia.
Scotland and California join forces to tackle climate change
The governments of Scotland and California have signed a joint agreement to work together to tackle climate change.
Tecnalia recruits for offshore renewables researcher
Tecnalia is looking to strengthen its offshore renewable energy team by adding a researcher capable of carrying out technology development tasks for wave and wind projects.