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  • A2SEA Story: Coastal Challenges Borkum Riffgrund 1

    22 September 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    For CT Offshore, planning Borkum Riffgrund 1 from a cabling installation point of view has required more than a little creativity. For A2SEA, getting to and from DONG Energy’s Borkum Riffgrund 1 wind farm development, located 45 km off the German coast, is pretty much a straight-lined round trip from the port of Esbjerg in Denmark, […]

  • Advertorial: TLQ solutions as wind farms venture further offshore

    10 October 2016

    John Verdonk Business Unit Manager Offshore Temporary Living Quarters at Seafox As wind farms go further and further offshore into more challenging waters and harsher environments, the industry is developing a number of solutions to cope with the demands of the wind farm’s initial construction period and following on from that, Operations & Maintenance activities. […]

  • Sandia Researchers Use Wind Knowledge for Tidal and Wave Industry (USA)

    15 September 2011

      A dearth of public information, complicated marine environments and even the corrosive effects of bubbles are among the challenges for companies trying to produce energy from river currents, tides and waves, but Sandia National Laboratories is working on solutions. Sandia is helping companies on the frontier of the coming marine hydrokinetics (MHK) industry navigate […]

  • The Netherlands: Van Oord Net Profit Reaches EUR 98 Million

    14 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Van Oord’s turnover for 2012 amounted to EUR 1.676 million (2011: EUR 1,715 million), and net profits for 2012 were EUR 98 million (2011: EUR 118 million). Its order portfolio is well filled, rising to EUR 1.9 billion at the end of 2012. ‘Our net results are in line with our expectations’, says CEO Pieter […]

  • The Netherlands: Veka-Group Builds Catamaran for Offshore Industry

    6 August 2012

    Veka-Group builds a series of catamarans for the offshore industry. The vessel has been specially developed for crew tendering and offers also enough deck space for transporting three 10 ft containers. The first vessel, destined for an operator of a wind farm, will be delivered mid September.  Stable, fast and economical ‘A monohull built without […]

  • SUBSEA PROTECTION: Protection solutions against scouring

    30 March 2015

    In the previous article we spoke about the importance of accurate wind measurement for an optimum wind farm design. But also underwater there are elements that need to be taken into consideration when designing the foundation and cable structures for each wind turbine. Waves and currents can cause erosion of the seabed around a fixed […]

  • UK: New VMMS Shows Great Results in First Tests

    18 September 2012

       Vessel Motion Monitoring System™ (VMMS™) developed to provide accurate motion monitoring, improves safety during vessel transfer operations.  Offers real time impact load measurement combined with additional data logging capability to support health and safety analysis and investigations.  Successful testing has been carried out by Submarine Technology Ltd (STL).  Development that further underscores the commitment […]

  • Cost Effective Ways of Offshore Wind O&M Examined at University of Stavanger

    15 August 2014
    R&D, Training & Education

    Statoil has accepted to support a PhD work of Ole-Erik Vestøl Endrerudat at University of Stavanger with Dr. Nenad Keseric from Statoil Wind Operations being a co-supervisor. The PhD work examines ways to the most cost effective operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Statoil wind operation department has recognised the potential of the agent-based model developed […]

  • Germany: OHB Group Develops Solutions for Information Exchange in Ofshore Wind Farms

    15 February 2013

     According to the plans of the German federal government, offshore wind power is to make a crucial contribution to the national and international energy balance in the future. Work has already commenced on building up the capacity in the North and Baltic Seas for the production of regenerative energies, with new wind farms being added […]

  • The Netherlands: Bureau Veritas Developing Offshore Wind Farm Certification

    12 November 2012

    On the second day of the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference held in Amsterdam RAI, one of our reporters made an exclusive interview with the Director Industry of Bureau Veritas Mr. Yvo Jansen. Hereby we are bringing you a part of their conversation. – What is the process behind acquiring a regulatory certificate in the […]

  • Danish Consortium Accelerates Offshore Wind-Powered Clean Fuel Project, Eyes Green Jet Fuel Production by 2025

    4 February 2022
    Business & Finance

    The partnership behind the Danish Power-to-X project ‘Green Fuels for Denmark’ has decided to bring forward parts of the project two years earlier than previously planned. The plan involves rolling out 100 MW of the project’s originally planned second phase’s 250 MW electrolysis in 2025 instead of 2027, as well as starting capturing sustainable carbon […]

  • France: Wind Power Most Cost-Effective New Renewable Energy Source

    10 December 2012

    In its World Energy Outlook 2012, the IEA (International Energy Agency) forecasts that renewables could “become the world’s second-largest source of power generation by 2015”. Governments throughout the world are trying to increase the share of renewables in their electricity generation portfolio both as a precaution against fluctuating prices for fossil fuels and for environmental […]

  • New Wind Towers Factory in Pueblo – the World’s Largest – Officially Opens for Business (USA)

    13 October 2010
    R&D

    Vestas Towers America, Inc., today announced the grand opening of the world’s largest wind tower manufacturing plant. The new Pueblo, Colorado facility features nearly 13 million square feet of space and eight miles of on-site railway tracks for the transport of materials and finished tower components. The opening of Vestas Towers gives Vestas, a global […]

  • Germany: Cuxport Needs Additional Space for Further Growth

    3 February 2013

    The port services provider Cuxport has issued an upbeat assessment of its business operations in 2012. The company handled about 1.6 million tonnes of goods that entered or left the port. Cuxport particularly enjoyed high growth rates in its automobile logistics operations. But it was also able to expand its business in project logistics for […]

  • OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES: 1991 – 2015

    5 January 2016

    Giant technology and scaling steps The world’s first close to shore offshore wind farm, Vindeby, built in Denmark in 1991, features 11 semi-standard 450kW Bonus B35/450kW turbines (now Siemens) and is still in operation today. From today’s perspective the look of these tiny three-bladed turbines in shallow water is largely similar with today’s 6 to […]

  • Company announcement from Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Denmark)

    19 August 2010
    Business & Finance

    All-time high order intake. Results in line with expectations. Full-year guidance revised downwards. The second-quarter wind energy order intake was 3,031 MW, which was the highest level ever recorded and on a level with the order intake for the whole of 2009. Vestas generated second-quarter revenue of EUR 1,007m, a drop of 17 per cent […]

  • Germany: Nordic Yards Recognized as One of Most Innovative Companies

    7 July 2013
    Technology

    On 5th July, Nordic Yards has been awarded one of Germany’s most innovative companies. At a ceremony for the Top 100 companies at the Axel Springer Passage centre in Berlin, journalist and TV host Ranga Yogeshwar presented Nordic Yards’ managing director Vitaly Yusufov with the Top 100 prize for innovation. Nordic Yards is one of […]

  • Vattenfall: DanTysk – Discovering best practises

    21 July 2014

    DanTysk Offshore Wind Farm is back on schedule – albeit a revised schedule – with more than half of its 80 wind turbines installed. Gunnar Groebler, Head of the Business Unit Renewables at Vattenfall’s Continental/UK regional organisation, reflects on progress and outlines the company’s view as to whether offshore wind will remain an important strategic […]

  • Eneti to Acquire Seajacks, Exits Dry Bulk Sector

    5 August 2021
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    Eneti Inc.’s wholly-owned direct subsidiary entered into a binding agreement with Marubeni Corporation, INCJ, Ltd., and Mitsui O.S.K., Lines Ltd. under which Eneti will acquire 100 per cent of Atlantis Investorco Limited, the parent of Seajacks International Limited. Seajacks was founded in 2006 and is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. It is the largest owner […]

  • Governor McDonnell Signs Offshore Wind Energy Bills Into Law

    3 April 2010
    Authorities

    Norfolk, VA – Yesterday Governor McDonnell signed into law several bills that promote the development of an offshore wind industry in Virginia. These bills were part of the legislative package of the Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition (VOW), a stakeholder organization formed in 2009 by localities, manufacturers, utilities, developers and supply chain members to promote the […]

  • Bentley Expands SACS Offerings for Floating Structures

    8 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Be Inspired: Thought Leadership in Infrastructure – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of FormSys, based in Perth, Australia. This software development company has a proven, twenty-year track record in 3D design, analysis, and construction software for structural engineering, offshore engineering, and […]

  • UK: Wirral Council Awards RGF Grant to Osiris Projects

    18 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    Wirral Council’s successful Regional Growth Fund (RGF) bid is being used to help a local business create a raft of new jobs in the thriving offshore renewable energy sector. The Cabinet agreed at their last meeting to support the expansion of the seabed mapping company Osiris Projects by granting them access to RGF funds with […]

  • Fred. Olsen United: Staying ahead of the game

    4 June 2013

    Fred. Olsen United is one of those few players that plays a role in almost all aspects of the offshore wind industry and is able to offer a fully integrated turnkey solution. This diverse company has been active in the offshore wind industry since the early days and is now uniting capabilities to provide a single interface with the client. In 2007, installation […]

  • Atlantis Tidal Turbine to be Built in Province (USA)

    11 February 2011
    Technology

    Nova Scotia’s bid to become a North American leader in the development, supply and support of tidal energy projects took another step forward today with the announcement that an international consortium will test one of the world’s largest tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy’s aggressive marine environment. Atlantis Resources Corporation, a world-leading tidal technology […]

  • SIEMENS WIND POWER: A Bird’s Eye View on the Scale of Offshore Wind Power

    25 May 2015

    Events such as the EWEA OFFSHORE that took place in March, are providing excellent opportunities to hear all about the latest developments and challenges to overcome in the vibrant industry that is offshore wind. But reading and hearing is one thing… Experiencing the real thing is another. To give Offshore WIND and the articles we write as […]

  • UK: South Boats Delivers First 19m WFSV to Turbine Transfers

    2 May 2012

    South Boats Special Projects Ltd. announce the launch and commissioning of its 57th offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel, ‘Caernarfon Bay’. The vessel is the first of the South Catamaran 19m WFSV designs to be delivered and features a host of developments. Built for Turbine Transfers Ltd. the vessel has passaged to a contract in […]