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  • Saint-Brieuc Turbine Switch Comes with No Extra Baggage

    10 January 2018
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Ailes Marines, the developer of the 496MW Bay of Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France, does not need to carry out a new environmental assessment study for the project following the recently approved switch from the Adwen 8MW to the Siemens Gamesa 8MW turbine.

  • UK: ABPmer to Provide Specialist Advice for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon

    11 December 2012

    ABPmer, a leading marine environmental consultancy, has recently been commissioned by Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Ltd to support the preparation of the Environmental Statement for the planned Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The proposed land-attached lagoon is situated in Swansea Bay, with the aim of generating significant renewable energy from the predictable tidal cycle. The lagoon […]

  • MPS to Present WaveSub at PRIMaRE

    28 May 2015
    Technology

    Marine Power Systems (MPS), a Swansea-based developer of technology designed to capture the energy from ocean waves, has been invited to present at the annual conference of the Partnership for Research in Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMaRE). Dr John Chapman (Chief Engineer) will update attendees on the development of its wave energy converter the WaveSub, which has been […]

  • UNO Gets USD 121,000 to Develop Motion Control for Ocean Current Turbines

    25 September 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    The University of New Orleans (UNO) School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering has received a $121,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop ocean current turbines that will be able to convert the energy of the sea into electricity. The project, “Collaborative Research: Optimized Harvesting of Hydrokinetic Power by Ocean Current Turbine Farms […]

  • James Fisher, Mammoet Partner Up to Strengthen Their Businesses

    6 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    James Fisher Marine Services Ltd (JFMS), part of James Fisher and Sons plc – the UK’s marine services provider, has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Mammoet Salvage B.V, a division of Mammoet. This provides an opportunity for combined capability and expertise, providing enhanced customer-driven service in the marine salvage and decommissioning markets […]

  • Indonesia to Learn from Scottish Renewables Industry

    22 September 2015
    Authorities, Training & Education

    Renewable energy experts from Indonesia are looking at what lessons they can learn from the industry in Scotland, as part of an event being run by Robert Gordon University (RGU) this week. The Centre for Understanding Sustainable Practice (CUSP) at RGU, led by Dr Alan Owen, will welcome representatives from the Ministry of Energy and […]

  • Ireland Kick-Starts MaRINET2

    2 February 2017
    Environment, R&D, Technology, Training & Education

    University College Cork has announced a EUR 10.5 million in the second phase of EU funding for the transnational MaRINET2 initiative. The project, co-ordinated by MaREI, the Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy, at University College Cork, aims to help the industry accelerate the development of offshore renewable energy technologies and infrastructure by opening up […]

  • AqualisBraemar LOC Continues Offshore Wind Streak in Vietnam

    10 June 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    PowerChina Huadong Engineering Co. Ltd. has appointed AqualisBraemar LOC as marine warranty surveyor on phases 2 and 3 on the Binh Dai Wind Farm Development offshore Vietnam. Phases 2 and 3 include the installation of 24 units of Goldwind turbines. AqualisBraemar LOC’s scope of work includes the technical review and approval of all project documentation […]

  • RenewableUK Applauds Scottish Government Funding Announcement

    30 August 2012

    RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has welcomed announcement by the Scottish Government that it will provide nearly £8 million to help fund the testing of five prototype marine energy devices. The second round of WATERS funding, worth £7.9 million, will be split among five marine energy […]

  • SMRU Takes Part in Post-Consent Monitoring Report

    17 April 2014
    Environment

    SMRU Marine, along with Fugro EMU, the National Physics Laboratory (NPL) and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), formed the team which were commissioned to conduct a comprehensive post consent monitoring review of 19 offshore wind farms. The review was commissioned and published by Cefas (the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture) and the Marine […]

  • Minesto Signs MoU with Florida Atlantic University

    23 June 2014
    R&D

    Swedish marine energy technology company Minesto, developer of innovative tidal and ocean current power plant Deep Green, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Florida Atlantic University. The purpose is to examine the technical, environmental and economic feasibility to install demonstration and commercial power plants in the Florida current. Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is […]

  • Vessel Forced to Leave French Offshore Wind Farm after Protests Turn Ugly

    25 June 2021
    Authorities, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Trenching support vessel Aethra was forced to leave the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm after the local fishermen protesting the project breached several safety protocols and verbally threatened the safety of the captain and the crew. The Aethra was deployed on the site when a large number of fishing boats surrounded the vessel. The fishermen then […]

  • Turbines to Harness Tidal Energy in Admiralty Inlet (USA)

    28 July 2011
    Environment

    Below the surface of America’s coastal waters could be the energy needed to power your clothes drier and other appliances. Some say the tides have the potential to power about five percent of U.S. households by producing nearly 9 GW of renewable energy. A pilot project to test this potential is in the works in […]

  • Crown Estate, Cefas Publish Subsea Power Cables Report

    14 July 2023
    Environment

    The Crown Estate and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have released a report which aims to help stakeholders involved in offshore wind developments better assess the impacts of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from subsea power cables on the marine environment. According to the Crown Estate, the report should improve the understanding of […]

  • Vestas Charters CSOV for Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Operations

    20 November 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels

    Vestas has signed a framework agreement with Marco Polo Marine which finalises the previous Memorandum of Understanding between Marco Polo Marine’s Taiwan-based subsidiary, PKR Offshore, and Vestas Taiwan, for the maiden deployment of a new Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) on offshore wind projects in the Asia Pacific region. The new CSOV, which can accommodate […]

  • A&P Scoops Green Award for Offshore Renewables Support (UK)

    8 December 2010

    Marine Designs Ltd, part of the A&P Group, has scooped a Green Energy award for an innovative pontoon system designed to support the offshore renewables industry. The company, based in Falmouth in Cornwall, won the Best Business Innovation Award at the annual Regen SW Green Energy Awards in Bath for its patented Dockmaster pre-cast concrete […]

  • MCT to Take Part in Public Information Day in Kirkwall, UK

    27 November 2012

    Siemens’ Marine Current Turbines (MCT) will be at Kirkwall Town Hall on Thursday (29th November, 3.00pm to 8.00pm) to share its outline plans for its Brough Ness tidal project. MCT is one of a number of tidal and wave energy developers who will be exhibiting at the event.   The event,  an opportunity for Orcadians […]

  • UK: Plymouth University Hosts Wave Energy Device Test

    8 March 2013
    Technology

    The Plymouth University’s £19 million Marine Building hosted its fourth wave energy tests since it opened in October, writes This is Cornwall news portal. Namely, Sea Wave Energy Ltd has conducted test on its WM7 this week at the university’s state-of- the-art ocean tank. In July 2012, the company tested its prototype WM6 in Cyprus […]

  • EMU Opens Office Down Under (Australia)

    19 January 2012

    EMU has recently opened an office in Perth, Western Australia. Managing Director, Bruce Tomlinson, opened the office on prestigious St George’s Terrace in November.  “The Australian economy is booming, particularly from its oil and gas and minerals markets, so we look forward to utilising our global marine survey and consultancy expertise and our North Sea […]

  • SuperNode, MaREI Developing Superconductor for Offshore Wind

    17 December 2020
    Grid Connection, R&D

    SuperNode and MaREI have launched a project that revolves around SuperNode’s concept of a single subsea superconductor connection for offshore renewable energy sources. According to MaREI, the technology would facilitate up to ten times faster development of offshore renewable energy projects globally. Through the project, the performance of SuperNode’s Subsea Superconducting Cable System design will […]

  • UK: Narec Names Ignacio Marti as CTO

    21 November 2012

    The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, has added to its senior management team with the appointment of Ignacio Marti´ as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The new post of CTO has been created to support the rapid expansion of world-leading testing and research capabilities, following a £110m investment in new facilities in Blyth, Northumberland. Ignacio joins […]

  • LOC Secures Offshore Wind Work in China

    27 May 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    International marine and engineering consulting firm LOC has won a contract to provide Marine Warranty Services to support the development of the Jieyang Shenquan 1 offshore wind farm in China. The wind farm is located in the South Sea area of Shenquan Town, Jieyand City, Southern China. Under the terms of the agreement, LOC China […]

  • SNH Seeks Public Input on Tidal Energy Guidance

    18 September 2015
    Authorities, Environment

    Guidance from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to help the offshore renewables industry ensure the right development goes in the right place goes out to public consultation today. High energy tidal environments are attractive to marine mammals, fish and diving birds, and are used as locations for tidal stream energy projects. Operational tidal turbines may pose […]

  • GoBe Consultants Win Neart na Gaoithe Job

    24 March 2015
    Wind Farm Update

    GoBe Consultants has won a contract with Mainstream Renewable Power for Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm Post Consent Compliance works. The company will manage the discharge of the offshore Section 36 and Marine Licence consent conditions for the project. The work will entail the provision of project management services, technical environmental services and stakeholder consultation. The work […]

  • Denmark: Wet-Mate Connectors to Reduce Tidal Energy Costs

    3 October 2012
    Grid Connection

    Danish marine technology company MacArtney has developed a wet-mate connector, which is a new way to connect and disconnect power. The wet-mate connector is a 1kV device that enables two power cables to be linked together underwater. According to Social.tidaltoday.com, the project was successfully demonstrated and completed in April 2012. A MacArtney spokesman stated: “The […]

  • Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey Now Offers Geotechnical Services (UK)

    14 December 2011

     Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, the U.S. subsidiary of UK-based Gardline Group, has bolstered its marine data collection offerings with the addition of geotechnical services. Working in conjunction with Gardline Geosciences, a leading global provider of geotechnical services, Alpine is adding a significant new tool to its already impressive suite of services designed to deliver one-stop […]