Top News of the Week Feb 16 – 22, 2015

Our interview with MHI’s Tadashi Asahina was the most read article on Offshore WIND this week. Nevertheless, there were other big news in the last seven days that made it to our top five weekly list:

Exclusive: MHI Denies Ditching SeaAngel

Following recent media writings about Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) canceling further development and giving up on the name of its 7MW “SeaAngel” turbine, Offshore WIND spoke with Tadashi Asahina, MHI’s Deputy General Manager in charge of the offshore wind business development.

Crane Vessel Rambiz Arrives at Port of IJmuiden

Today the crane vessel Rambiz, towed by the Multratug 4, arrived at the Dutch port of IJmuiden.

Dong Picks MHI Vestas for Walney Extension

Dong Energy has appointed MHI Vestas Offshore Wind as preferred supplier for phase 1 of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm.

50Hertz Seeks Cable Laying Accompanying Services

50Hertz Transmission GmbH has issued a call for tenders for work on the grid connection of offshore wind farms in the German part of the Baltic Sea.

RWE, Statkraft to Jointly Build Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm

RWE Innogy and Statkraft have signed an agreement to jointly develop the Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm, off the east coast of England.