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  • The Netherlands: Ampelmann Awarded HME Maritime Innovation Award

    16 November 2010

    Last week the 5th edition of the Maritime Awards Gala took place at the Amsterdam Convention Factory in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Over 700 prominent people from the Dutch maritime industry attended. The Maritime Awards Gala was established in 2000 by the Holland Marine Equipment Association and consists of 5 awards of which the HME Maritime […]

  • Report: EU Could Save Billions by Choosing Renewables over Gas

    14 March 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment, Grid Connection, Technology

    EUR 11.4 billion could be saved if the EU switches its plans from new-build gas infrastructure to renewable energy, the report from consultants Artelys and Climact, backed by WWF and others, shows. The report, titled A Perspective on Infrastructure and Energy Security In the Transition, finds that the existing pan-European infrastructure can manage wide-ranging demand levels and potential supply disruptions. Adding […]

  • Report Maps Regulations on Offshore Wind Vessels in North Sea

    14 January 2016
    Authorities, Vessels

    The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has had a report drawn up that maps the regulations and industry standards applicable to maritime operations in the offshore wind sector of Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands. The report, which DNV GL has made for the Danish Maritime Authority, focuses on the need to harmonise the […]

  • Largest Offshore Wind Project in UK Reaches Development Milestone

    31 March 2023
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    An application to build the up to 4.1 GW Berwick Bank, the UK’s largest offshore wind farm, capable of providing enough electricity to power more than five million homes, has commenced determination, SSE Renewables said. Located roughly 38 kilometers off the East Lothian coast of Scotland, Berwick Bank is the largest offshore wind farm planning […]

  • USA: Public Wave Energy Testing System Begins Operation Off Oregon

    22 August 2012

    One of the first public wave energy testing systems in the United States began operation this week off the Oregon coast near Newport, and will allow private industry or academic researchers to test new technology that may help advance this promising form of sustainable energy. The Ocean Sentinel is a $1.5 million device developed by […]

  • The Netherlands: BMO Software Launches Integrated Vessel Movement Monitoring System

    15 March 2013

    BMO Software, a Rotterdam-based supplier of software solutions to the offshore and wind industry, launches an integrated vessel movement monitoring system called Vessel Black Box. Vessel Black Box is a flexible, integrated and robust vessel movement monitoring system for Crew Transfer Vessels and is based on the design philosophy ‘simple installation, easy maintenance and always […]

  • Canadian Company Announces Big Offshore Wind Plans

    22 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Beothuk Energy Inc. (“Beothuk”), an international company headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, announces its intention to develop large-scale offshore wind farms to meet the energy demands of Atlantic Canada and the North Eastern United States. Beothuk and the Corner Brook Port Corporation are presently in the evaluation and preplanning stages of identifying a […]

  • UK: Cathelco to Supply Corrosion Protection for Two Transformer Platforms

    12 November 2012

    Cathelco have won contracts to supply impressed current corrosion protection (ICCP) systems for two transformer platforms, HelWin Alpha and SylWin Alpha, which are being built for Siemens Energy in Germany for offshore wind farm applications. When completed the HelWin Alpha will be positioned near Helgoland as part of the HelWin1 offshore wind farm project where […]

  • OWA Publishes Floating LiDAR Recommended Practice Report

    25 October 2016
    R&D, Technology

    The Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) has launched an implementation guide for the deployment of floating light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems. The OWA Floating LiDAR Recommended Practice report will enable developers to effectively deploy cost-effective wind measurement solutions to generate bankable data on wind resource, OWA said. The report provides recommended practice for both trial campaigns and […]

  • Korea Floating Wind Joins Forces with Local Fishermen

    25 December 2024
    Business & Finance, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy

    Korea Floating Wind (KF Wind), a floating offshore wind project being developed by Ocean Winds and Mainstream Renewable Power, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the East Marine Energy Fishermen’s Union. KF Wind signed the MoU for mutual cooperation with the five local fisheries’ associations comprising the East Marine Energy Fishermen’s Union, which […]

  • UK: CWind Orders Second CWhisper SWATH

    15 May 2013

    CWind has placed an order for a second CWhisper SWATH, an innovative 19.5m composite workboat designed and built by Essex-based CTruk. CWind Astute, which features CTruk’s patent-applied moveable wheelhouse and pod system, launched in August last year and underwent sea trials before starting work on contract to Siemens on the London Array Offshore Wind Farm. […]

  • Reef Subsea: Management and Board Changes (UK)

    5 March 2013

    Reef Subsea Group, a leading subsea service provider, has announced changes to its management and board with immediate effect. Mark Preece is to step down as CEO of the Reef Subsea Group by mutual agreement. The board has acknowledged and thanked Mr Preece for his efforts in developing and positioning Reef Subsea as a strong […]

  • Germany: BBB Contracted to Perform High Level Training Courses on Wind Projects

    24 January 2013
    Training & Education

    Joachim Binotsch, general manager of BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB), and Sylvia Schubert, head of BBB’s wind assessment department, are contracted by the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) to perform high level training courses in a three-day-seminar with the title “Wind Measurements, Wind Yield and Due Diligence”. The seminar takes place in Berlin from 29 to […]

  • Hollandse Kust (Zuid) Tender Publication Date Set for Early October

    19 September 2017
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    The Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands plans to publish the tender for the Hollandse Kust (zuid) I and II offshore wind farm development sites in early October.

  • Partrac on Kincardine Survey Duty

    3 May 2017
    Contracts & Tenders, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    Marine survey company Partrac Ltd has been awarded the contract by Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Limited (KOWL) to monitor oceanographic processes at the site of the Kincardine floating wind farm located 15 kilometres south-east of Aberdeen.

  • Braveheart Expands Offshore Services, Orders New Javelin Vessel

    31 October 2016
    Vessels

    Braveheart Shipping has contracted Javelin International to build a new vessel, called Javelin 25.25, as Braveheart is further expanding its offshore services in the area of crew tendering, hydrographic and seismological research, and survey activities. The 25.90m long vessel will be used for both survey and crew tendering activities as well as during construction and maintenance vessel of offshore wind farms. […]

  • Germany: Strong Demand for PNE WIND’s Projects Continues

    26 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    The demand for wind farm projects developed onshore and offshore by PNE WIND AG continues to be strong. This has been confirmed in many discussions held with energy suppliers, insurance companies and also financial investors during the specialist trade fair, Husum Windenergy 2012. “We are well positioned to take advantage of this demand because PNE […]

  • DOI Taking Steps Toward Offshore Renewables

    12 April 2012
    Authorities

    The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced on March 28 that DOI is taking steps to assess the conventional and renewable energy resource potential in the Mid- and South Atlantic. The draft programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) released for public comment will help inform future decisions […]

  • Blackbird Eyes SDE

    10 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    Blackbird International Corporation exchanged a Letter of Intent from SDE Ltd for purposes of a merger by which Blackbird would acquire 100% of the shares of the target company. John Pedder, president of Blackbird International Corporation, said: “The LOI is the precursor to a definitive agreement and share exchange which are on track to be […]

  • EnBW Baltic 2 Delivers Again

    28 July 2016
    Business & Finance

    German energy company EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG reported an adjusted EBIDTA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) of EUR 153.1 million in its Renewable Energies segment, a 75% jump compared to the first half of 2015. Accordingly, the share of the EBITDA for the company accounted for by Renewable Energies increased from 6.9 percent to 15.8 percent. […]

  • SSC Wind, Deutsche WindGuard Launch German Wind Academy

    29 May 2015
    Business & Finance, Training & Education

    By signing a Letter of Intent (LOI), SSC Wind EMEA GmbH and Deutsche WindGuard have confirmed their cooperation in the field of education and training for the wind energy industry. At the site of Maritime Campus in Elsfleth, the “German Wind Academy” will offer comprehensive education and training opportunities for the wind energy industry. SSC Wind will bring in its […]

  • PKN Orlen and Northland Power Finalize Polish Offshore Wind Deal

    25 March 2021
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Northland Power and PKN Orlen have finalized their strategic partnership under which Northland Power is acquiring a 49% stake in the 1.2 GW Baltic Power offshore wind project in Poland. After fulfillment of the conditions precedent, including merger clearance, stipulated in the joint venture agreement signed in January, NP Baltic Wind B.V., a subsidiary of […]

  • Finnish Enterprise Seeks Partner to Develop Offshore Wind Farm

    16 February 2021
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Finnish state-owned enterprise Metsähallitus is looking for a partner to jointly develop an offshore wind project in Finland. As previously reported, the environmental services provider plans to develop a wind farm approximately 15 kilometres off the coast of the municipality of Korsnäs. According to preliminary plans, the wind farm will feature ”up to dozens” of […]

  • Vattenfall Gets Electricity Production Permit for Kriegers Flak OWF

    22 January 2021
    Authorities, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    On 21 January, the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) granted an electricity production permit and issued an electricity production license to Vattenfall for the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Denmark. The permit is valid for 25 years from the time when the first electricity is delivered from the offshore wind farm to the grid. The […]

  • Canada: Maderra Bags Engineering Management Consultancy Services Contract

    11 October 2013

    Beothuk Energy Inc. (“Beothuk”) headquartered in St. John’s, NL announced the awarding of a contract for Engineering Consulting Services to Maderra Engineering Inc. (“Maderra”) of St. John’s, NL. The services will include work on elements of Beothuk’s offshore wind projects. Maderra will act as Beothuk’s lead engineering firm and will provide engineering services and support […]

  • Equinor Gets SAP Nod for Empire Wind

    29 November 2018
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has approved a site assessment plan (SAP) submitted by Equinor Wind US for the OCS-A 0512 wind lease area offshore New York.