Technology
VIDEO: EEL Energy’s undulating membrane tech
EEL Energy, a French-based tidal energy developer, has released a video that explains the operating principles of their tidal energy device based on undulating membrane technology. Undulation of the structure is caused by marine currents, but according to EEL Energy, the technology works just as wel
Global Marine Systems Releases AR App
Global Marine Systems Limited, the UK-based company specializing in subsea cable route design, installation and maintenance, has launched a free augmented reality app. The GMSL app shows 3D models overlaying static images in real-time via the camera view of either a smartphone or tablet. Users can t
EMEC to guide Nagasaki marine energy testing
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has signed a contract to provide advice on the development of a marine energy test facility in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. EMEC will advise on the infrastructure needed to develop a test site, from subsea cables, and grid connection to resource data instrumen
TSHD ILEMBE to Arrive in Durban in January
The 5,500m3 trailing suction hopper dredger ILEMBE is now on its way from Royal IHC’s shipyard in Kinderdijk to its home port in Durban. The ILEMBE is going to be the largest dredging vessel of its kind operating in South Africa and will be deployed to work mainly in the international seaports of So
Central Dredging Association’s Webinar in January
The Central Dredging Association’s (CEDA) webinar, entitled “Adaptive Management for Dredging”, is scheduled for January 19, 2016 from 14:00-15:00 hrs CET. The webinar will be presented on behalf of the CEDA Environment Commission by Gerard van by Gerard van Raalte, Chairman of the CEDA Working Grou
Myanmar-Netherlands Water Challenge Set for Next Month
A group of companies and organisations from the Dutch water sector has announced that the first edition of the Myanmar-Netherlands Water Challenge to start in January 2016. Under the theme SMART DELTA, the program will engage university students across Myanmar with the challenges of sustainable delt
RGU Researchers Developing Software to Cut Offshore Wind O&M Costs
Researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) are developing a software tool which aims to cut maintenance costs for offshore wind turbines. The RGU team, including Head of the School of Engineering Professor John Steel and PhD student Yashwant Sinha, is focused on developing a tool which would enab
RGU Researchers Developing Software to Cut Offshore Wind O&M Costs
Researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) are developing a software tool which aims to cut maintenance costs for offshore wind turbines. The RGU team, including Head of the School of Engineering Professor John Steel and PhD student Yashwant Sinha, is focused on developing a tool which would enab
Overview of MeyGen operational activities in 2015
Atlantis Resources has provided an operational update on progress with its MeyGen tidal energy project. MeyGen project continues to progress well and remains on target to deliver power to the grid in 2016, Atlantis’ press release reads. Key project achievements in both onshore and offshore construct
INTERVIEW with Dredge Yard
Dredge Yard – producer of mining/dredging components and equipment – has had a very busy year with the launch of a new dredger, supplying equipment and upgrading TSHDs and delivery of compact and economic sediment dredger for the Gulf region. The company also visited several dredging conferences and
Atlantis connects with JDR
Atlantis Resources has entered into collaboration agreement with JDR Cable Systems to develop subsea cabling solutions for tidal energy sector.
HollandMT Delivers Spud Design for Backhoe Dredger
In cooperation with FKAB, HollandMT has successfully delivered a design for a spud lifting system to be used on a backhoe dredger. The spud lifting system is powered by hydraulic winches which also allow free floating of the moored dredger. To absorb shock loads during dredging operations, the spud
First Woman Master in UK Dredging Industry Joins CEMEX
The first woman Master in the UK Marine Aggregate Dredging Sector, Georgina Carlo-Paat, has recently completed her first tour of duty aboard CEMEX UK Marine aggregate dredger, the Sand Heron. Georgina is in command of one of four CEMEX dredgers that operate in waters around the UK, which provide app
PRIMaRE sets research priorities for marine renewables
The Partnership for Research in Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMaRE) has released its research priorities document aimed at accelerating the progress of marine renewable energy technologies. PRIMaRE together with the South West Marine Energy Park (SW MEP) has put together a consortium of marine experts