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  • A century-old German shipyard finds a new niche to fill a modern need

    3 May 2010
    R&D, Technology, Training & Education

    The illustrious history of the century-old Nordseewerke shipyard in Germany was heading toward a final unhappy chapter when the global…   [mappress] Source: pennenergy, May 03, 2010;

  • Resolute Marine Energy Appoints New Advisory Board Member

    31 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    Resolute Marine Energy has announced the appointment of Andrew Parish to its Advisory Board. Andrew has over 25 years of senior experience in the water and energy sectors. He commenced his career in water treatment working in both municipal and industrial organizations and has spent many years in energy policy, energy efficiency and power generation. He […]

  • MMT, Reach Subsea Invest in New Underwater Survey Technology

    16 December 2014
    R&D, Technology

    MMT Sweden AB and Reach Subsea ASA have jointly invested in developing a new special underwater tool for seabed mapping and pipeline inspection with the Norwegian ROV manufacturer Kystdesign AS. The potential market for pipeline inspection and survey in the North Sea is 2 Billion NOK yearly.  This new remotely operated vehicle (ROV), called Surveyor […]

  • Borssele Offshore Wind Site First to Try New Environmental Framework

    11 December 2014
    Authorities, Environment, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    Dutch independent Commission on EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) has announced that it finds the approach to investigate the environmental impact of offshore wind energy in Borssele clear and relevant.  The Commission is established by law and advises on the content and quality of environmental reports. Finally, the competent authority, in this case the Minister of Economic […]

  • Suzlon Explores Indian Offshore Wind, Senvion’s New Turbine in the Game

    9 December 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Suzlon Group is about to start a study off the coast of Gujarat, India, to determine feasibility of setting up an offshore wind farm there, according to the country’s media.  The company plant to install an offshore wind farm of a total capacity between 100MW and 300MW. Furthermore, Suzlon could use offshore wind turbines from its subsidiary […]

  • New Jersey BPU Seeks Offshore Wind Consultancy Services

    22 October 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    On October 15, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on behalf of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), calling for consultancy companies to apply for the provision of offshore wind economic analysis and assistance with evaluation of proposals.  The document states: “The intent of this RFP is to award a contract to […]

  • New Massachusetts’ Bill Could Boost Offshore Wind

    28 January 2015
    Authorities

    A representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Patricia A. Haddad, introduced a bill that would promote renewable energy generation off its coast. The legislation requires utilities to conduct periodic joint solicitations for proposals from offshore wind energy developers no later than 30 June 2016. The first solicitation would be for 1.5 million MWh per […]

  • BMT Nigel Gee Gets New Business Development Manager

    14 January 2015
    Business & Finance

    BMT Nigel Gee (BMT) has appointed Jason Steward as Business Development Manager. Jason’s new role at BMT will see him support the continued expansion of the business in both new and existing markets delivering design and engineering services within the Commercial, Offshore Energy, Defence and Yacht Sectors. A University of New South Wales graduate in […]

  • New Jersey Pushes Bill to Approve Atlantic City OWF

    11 February 2015
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The New Jersey Senate passed a bill last week that should help Fishermen’s Energy to get the approval for its proposed offshore wind project from the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).  With the new bill in place, cost-benefit analysis would not be required to be submitted with an application, local media writes. This would clear a major obstacle […]

  • OpenHydro to Supply Two New Tidal Turbines for Project in France

    4 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    EDF has announced the development of a pilot farm comprising two tidal turbines at Paimpol-Bréhat in Brittany (France). OpenHydro, a DCNS company, will supply two new turbines which will be operational from 2015.  This new project is a fundamental step in the development of tidal energy in France. It follows on from the successful testing […]

  • SSE’s Thomas Thune Andersen to Become DONG Energy’s Chairman

    11 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    DONG Energy will elect Thomas Thune Andersen, currently a member of Scottish & Southern Energy’s (SSE) Board of Directors, as its new Chairman. As SSE and DONG Energy have a partnership within wind energy industry, Thomas Thune Andersen must resign from the Board of Directors of SSE, before he can be elected Chairman of DONG […]

  • UK: Intertek Appoints New Head of Cables and Offshore Development

    21 November 2013
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    Intertek has appointed Chris Marchant as the new Head of Cables and Offshore Development for Intertek’s Energy and Water Consultancy Service. Chris joined the business in October and takes up responsibility for the cables and offshore development team as it embarks upon the next phase in its growth strategy. Chris combines international experience as technical […]

  • The Netherlands: Van Oord Orders New Cable-Laying Vessel

    6 September 2013
    Grid Connection

    Van Oord has ordered a new cable-laying vessel. The ship will be built at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania and will be completed at the end of 2014. The vessel is intended for the installation of electricity cables for offshore wind farms. Van Oord is making preparations for the Gemini offshore wind farm which will […]

  • Hydrosphere to Showcase New Data Buoy Platform at RenewableUK 2013

    31 October 2013
    Technology

    Hydrosphere is exhibiting at RenewableUK 2013 Annual Conference being held on Tuesday 5th to Thursday 7th November at the NEC in Birmingham. Hydrosphere will be on stand 185 exhibiting the new Mobilis DB 650 – a robust, flexible data buoy platform that can be used for a variety of inshore and estuary applications in up to […]

  • USA: 75 Pct New Jerseyans Favor Offshore Wind Development

    1 October 2013

    New Jersey Sierra Club yesterday released a new poll conducted by Monmouth University showing strong public support for offshore wind power in NJ. 75% of New Jerseyans favor building offshore wind in the state, and about two-thirds favor Governor Christie making offshore wind a priority for his administration. The poll also found that two-in-three New […]

  • UK: New Website Provides Comprehensive Insight in Wave Energy Trials

    29 April 2013

    Information collected during impact assessment activities at wave energy test centres across Europe is to be released through a new website.  The site is designed to present detailed information to a non-technical audience, and will feature statistics on areas such as wave data, marine mammals, sea birds and reef ecology. It is targeted at anyone […]

  • Denmark: Cortland Company Provides Custom-Built Rope to New Prestigious Wind Farm Project

    16 April 2012
    Training & Education

    Cortland Company, the global designer and manufacturer of engineered synthetic ropes, heavy lift slings, electro-optical-mechanical cables, and umbilicals is working with Dutch Heavy Lift Consultancy on DONG Energy Anholt Offshore Wind Farm project to deliver custom Plasma® HMPE for towing monopiles. Anholt Offshore Wind Farm will be Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm with 111 wind […]

  • UK: Offshore Marine Group Launches New Personnel Company

    15 June 2012

    Offshore Marine Group, owners of Offshore Marine Management (OMM), has announced that due to the growth and success of its personnel department it has launched a separate company called Main Source Offshore People Ltd (MSOP) with the existing team.  There will be no change to the personnel team or management and MSOP will continue to […]

  • Finland: STX Turku Shipyard Names New Multipurpose Deck Cargo Vessel

    7 June 2012

    On Tuesday 5 June 2012, the naming ceremony of the multipurpose deck cargo vessel built for Gaiamare Ltd was performed at STX Turku Shipyard. Godmother of the vessel, Minister of Transport Merja Kyllönen, christened the ship, given her the name “Meri”. The festive event held on the outfitting dock of the shipyard was witnessed by […]

  • UK: Two New Installation Vessels Bring MPI Extra Capacity

    31 May 2012

    MPI Offshore’s new generation of offshore wind turbine installation vessels are expanding the envelope of the renewables industry, taking it into deeper water and harsher environments. With a new generation of offshore windfarms under construction in more remote locations and harsher environments, MPI Offshore has started operating two new advanced wind turbine installation vessels. These […]

  • USA: AWS Truepower Joins Forces with New York State Colleges

    29 April 2012

    AWS Truepower, LLC, an international leader in renewable energy consulting and information services announced a new partnership with New York State Colleges to form the Center for Evaluation of Clean Energy Technology (CeCeT), an organization that will benefit manufacturers of clean energy technology by providing access to testing equipment and expertise.  “Collaboration between the business […]

  • The Netherlands: Post Workboats Develops New Vessel for Offshore Industry

    30 July 2012
    Operations & Maintenance

    Post Workboats has developed a unique Tornado RIB with water jet propulsion especially for the offshore and the wind farm industry. “It is the first time that such a RIB has been equipped with water jets”, says entrepreneur Klaas Post. “And what is more it offers many important advantages. With water jets you can maneuver […]

  • UK: P&O Eyes New Offshore Wind Opportunities

    22 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Dover-based ferry operator P&O says that the Round 3 offshore wind farms in the North Sea could bring an opportunity for the company to expand its fleet, as it now has one vessel offering technical support for the Lynn and Inner Dowsing wind farms. The current vessel, which operates out of Immingham, has been […]

  • GL Group: New Additions to Offshore Wind Leadership Team (Germany)

    23 July 2013

    The GL Group has recently strengthened its offshore team with two appointments: David Robertson who takes on the role of Head of Practice for the UK Marine and Offshore Project Management Services and Elaine Greig who is the new UK Head of Offshore at GL Garrad Hassan. David Robertson’s career in renewables began after 13 […]

  • China Longyuan Power Settles in Guodian New Energy Technology Research Institute

    9 July 2013
    R&D, Training & Education

    China Longyuan Power has settled in Guodian New Energy Technology Research Institute. The ceremony was held in Future Science and Technology City in Xiaotangshan, Changping District, Beijing on June 28, at which President of China Longyuan Power Li Enyi, Secretary of Party Leadership Group Huang Qun, and Vice President Zhang Baoquan were present. As a […]

  • 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 […]