Technology
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.
UK kick-starts £290M clean energy auction
The UK government has launched the second contracts for difference (CfD) auction where renewable energy developers will compete for £290 million worth of contracts to support the growth of clean energy in Britain.
Nova Innovation explores Bardsey Island tides
Nova Innovation has joined forces with YnNi Llyn to look at the possibility of installing a 3MW tidal array off Bardsey Island in Wales.
POET unites Pacific marine renewables
A new organization called Pacific Ocean Energy Trust (POET) has been established to drive forward the development of marine renewable energy in the Pacific region.
Scotland takes helm of Crown Estate assets
Scottish government has gained control over the revenue and management of Crown Estate resources in Scotland.
4D Ocean launched to survey renewables
A new company, 4D Ocean, has been launched to provide autonomous survey services to the offshore renewable energy sector.
SMC eyes tidal power for Philippines
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is reportedly planning to invest over $3 billion to develop a tidal power plant in the Philippines.
New Survey Company Launched, Targets Offshore Renewables
4D Ocean, a new company providing autonomous survey services to the offshore renewable energy sector was launched on the 3 April.
Bakker Sliedrecht to Deliver Generators for Jan De Nul TSHDs
Bakker Sliedrecht has received an order from Jan De Nul Group to deliver ten IP 44 class Cummins generators. The generators will generate all electric power on board tree new trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) that are currently being built at Keppel Singmarine in China. “Jan De Nul Group requ
Wave-tricity strengthens operation at Port of Milford Haven
Wave-tricity has signed a contract with the Port of Milford Haven to install a new pontoon at Pembroke Port in Wales.
ORE Catapult Setting Up New Rain Erosion Test Rig
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is installing a new test rig, designed to simulate the erosion caused by the impact of water droplets on a wind turbine blade during operation, at its National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth.