Technology
IHCantabria inspects Bimep’s anchors
Technicians from IHCantabria, Demoliciones Submarinas, and UnderOceans have jointly inspected the anchorage systems of the buoys installed at the marine energy test site Bimep.
DCNS to retrieve Paimpol-Bréhat array for repairs
DCNS plans to remove both tidal turbines deployed off France to replace the faulty part which has blocked the system, French media report.
Experts tackle effectiveness of global ocean energy policies
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) has released a report summarized from a workshop held last year that provides analysis of current ocean energy policies in its member countries with recommendations to make them more effective.
Launching Ceremony of LNG TSHD Scheldt River Next Week
The launching ceremony of DEME’s 7.950m³ LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Scheldt River will take place on Saturday, 14 January, 2017, at Royal IHC’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands. The Scheldt River is the second dredging vessel in the world that is equipped w
OMC-7006 Data Buoy Introduced
Observator Group, a company involved in providing solutions for hydrological and process monitoring operations, has just introduced their new OMC-7006 Data Buoy. This data buoy is ideal for environmental monitoring projects, the company said in its announcement. It is specifically designed for the m
Minesto spreads its wings
Minesto has completed the procurement of what is presumably the most distinctive part of its Deep Green tidal energy system – the wing.
Ocean energy markets analyzed in new report
Global Industry Analysts has released a report that provides analysis of the global market for ocean energy with the main focus on wave energy technologies.
Spain plans renewables tender for early 2017
The Government of Spain has revealed plans to open a 3GW tender for renewable energy projects in the first quarter of 2017.
VEKA Starts Building Wikinger Hybrids
Dutch shipbuilder VEKA Group has started constructing what the company describes as the first hybrid trimarans in the world, intended specifically for transporting personnel and freight to offshore wind farms. The trimarans are being built for the Danish shipping company World Marine Offshore. The c
Video: TackReach tidal prototype generating power
The video shows TackReach tidal prototype in operation at Skjoldastraumen sound in Norway.
Image of the day: Worker inspects wave device at Bimep
Oceantec Energías Marinas has posted an image showing a worker accessing its Marmok-A5 wave energy device for equipment supervision work.
Vattenfall to Use SemPAM Tracking & Communication System
Semco Maritime and Systematic have entered into a framework agreement with Vattenfall for the delivery of a fully-integrated resource tracking and communication system for Vattenfall’s onshore and offshore wind operations. The solution, SemPAM, provides overview and safety for employees during const
SINN Power retrieves wave energy device for upgrades
SINN Power has retrieved its wave energy device to conduct upgrades after one year of deployment in Greece.
Deep Green tidal demonstrator taking shape
Minesto has procured several subsystems for its commercial-scale Deep Green demonstrator ahead of its upcoming deployment.