Technology
Penguin hits EMEC waters
Wello’s Penguin wave energy device has been installed over the weekend at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Bosch Rexroth to Give Japanese Jack-Up a Lift
Bosch Rexroth has received an order from GustoMSC to engineer, manufacture and commission a drive and control system for GustoMSC’s continuous jacking system (CJS) model to be installed on a Japanese wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV).
Royal IHC Builds Two 895kW Booster Stations
Royal IHC, a Dutch company specializing in shipbuilding and equipment for maritime construction, is currently building two 895kW container booster stations for stock and rental. According to the company, the move follows high demand for immediate delivery of high-quality dredging equipment in the ma
Minesto scores over $8 million for Deep Green
Minesto has closed the subscription for its TO1 warrant program having secured approximately SEK 75 million ($8.35 million) in proceeds.
MeyGen gets Ofgem creds
The first phase of the MeyGen tidal project has been granted full accreditation by UK’s regulator for gas and electricity Ofgem.
MHI Vestas Doubling Manpower in Denmark to Meet Demand for 8MW Turbine
Turbine manufacturer MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is seeking over 400 production employees and engineers for its Danish production facilities in Nakskov and Lindø to help meet the increasing demand for the V164-8.0 MW turbine platform.
New Komatsu Hydraulic Excavator Launched
Komatsu Europe has introduced its new PC210LCi-11 hydraulic excavator. “The Komatsu PC210LCi-11 integrates all the benefits of the standard PC210LC-11 excavator but with the extra advantage of Komatsu’s unique intelligent Machine Control technology, a now proven concept that has penetrated markets w
Perry Takes Helm at US Department of Energy
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry was sworn in on Thursday, 2 March, as the 14th Secretary of the United States Department of Energy (DoE).
Minesto seeks engineers
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto is looking to expand its team by filling out two newly opened engineering positions within the company.
Comanco Wraps Up Florida Dredge Basin Liner Project
Comanco Environmental, an environmental and civil construction company specializing in the construction of containment facilities, recently wrapped up construction on a Dredge Basin Liner Containment project in Melbourne, FL. Over 1.35 million SF of 40-mil smooth HDPE geomembrane was installed acros
One in six renewable energy jobs under threat in Scotland
Industry survey by Scottish Renewables has found that businesses working in the Scottish renewable energy sector are anticipating a sixth of their workforce will be lost within the next 12 months.
SEENEOH tidal test site fully connected
All three testing berths have been connected to the grid at the SEENEOH tidal test center on the Garonne river in Bordeaux, France.
Great Potential for Russian Dredging Industry
Recent presentation of Russian and foreign companies from the 4th Forum of Dredging Companies in Moscow showed that there is a great potential for implementation of dredging projects in Russia. When speaking at the forum, Olivier Marcus, Damen’s Product Director Dredging, reminded about active invol
HR Wallingford: Modelling Colwyn Bay’s New Beach Defense
Conwy County Borough Council recently hired HR Wallingford to conduct physical modelling of the Colwyn Bay’s new beach defenses. “The Council wants to assure the longevity of the new beach, which has to date involved the placing of approximately 500,000m³ of dredged material, and has commissioned HR