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  • The Netherlands: Tocardo Conducts Tidal Turbine Offshore Trials

    11 June 2013

    In May 2013 Tocardo deployed its tidal turbine, equipped with blades made by Airborne Marine, in the Dutch Waddensea for a full scale offshore test and calibration program. The turbine was attached to a barge and was taken to the Marsdiep, known for its strong tidal currents. The motorized barge acted as floating foundation system […]

  • Germany: Alstom Grid Opens HQ for Offshore-Project

    31 May 2013
    Grid Connection

    In the presence of Cornelia Yzer, Senator of Berlin for Economic affairs, Alstom Grid GmbH has opened in the Berlin district of Neukölln an Offshore-Project office to handle all activities connecting offshore windparks to the mainlandgrid. The company has been recently awarded the DolWin 3 offshore project. This project, with an investment volume of more […]

  • AXYS Team to Speak about Offshore Wind in Thailand

    29 May 2013

    The AXYS Team has announced that they will be speaking at the 2013 International Conference AEDCEE (Alternative Energy in Developing Countries and Emerging Economies) in Bangkok, Thailand May 30-31 . AXYS sales representative, Graham Howe, will be conducting a full-day post conference workshop on Offshore Wind Resource Assessment Systems at the event. The aim of […]

  • Estonia Eyes Baltic Sea’s Offshore Wind Possibilities

    1 November 2013
    R&D

    Offshore wind plans for Estonia were discussed at the country’s first offshore wind conference held on the 29th and 30th of October, 2013 in Hiiumaa. Wind energy producers are looking at offshore wind possibilities in the Baltic Sea off Hiiumaa and Pärnumaa, according to Estonian Public Broadcasting news site. Environmental and other studies are not […]

  • Taiwan to Get Two Offshore Wind Farms by 2015

    28 October 2013
    Authorities, R&D

    The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan has signed construction agreements for two offshore wind farms. Vice Economics Minister Duh Tyzz-jiun signed a contract with two companies agreed on the development of one wind farm off the coast of Miaoli County, and the other off the coast of Changhua County, by 2015, the Focus […]

  • OWIM 2013: Reducing Risks in Offshore Wind Contracting

    24 October 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D

    This year’s Offshore Wind Installation and Maintenance (OWIM) Conference, a side-event of the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference, dedicated a session to the risks in offshore wind contracting. The session was held under the title Managing and Reducing Interface Risks in Contracting, and was chaired by Van Oord’s Theo de Lange. The speakers, and also […]

  • The Netherlands: SeaZip to Take Part in Offshore Energy 2013

    10 October 2013

    SeaZip Offshore Service will take part in the Offshore Energy exhibition which will take place in Amsterdam on 15 and 16 October 2013. The company will showcase it’s expertise as well as their vessels to the offshore industry. Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference is the ideal platform for the entire offshore energy sector. Companies will […]

  • Germany: TenneT Seeks Offshore Installation Manager for BorWin1

    4 October 2013

    TenneT Offshore 1. Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH is looking to hire an Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) for the BorWin1 Platform. In the erection phase, the OIM will supervise the completion of the work on the platform (electrical work, inspection, maintenance and assembly works), whereas during the operating phase, the OIM will be responsible for the completion of […]

  • Denmark: Poseidon P37 Back for Offshore Test Phase

    30 September 2013
    R&D, Technology

    In the early morning of September 25th 2013, Poseidon P37 was put back in operation at the test site off Onsevig Harbor, at the north coast of Lolland. This is test phase nr. 4. Test Phase 1, conducted 2008/09, had the purpose of documenting platform stability including the impact of the moving wave absorption floaters […]

  • Lincs Offshore Wind Farm: Mission Completed (UK)

    26 September 2013

    The team behind Centrica Energy’s Lincs offshore wind farm are celebrating the completion of the final stage in construction for the 75-turbine project. Commissioning of the 270MW wind farm drew to a close yesterday (Wednesday) marking the culmination of over three years work since the start of construction in 2010. Lincs Project Director Patrick Harnett […]

  • Dutch Aim at 4.4 GW in Offshore Wind by 2023

    11 September 2013
    Authorities

    The Netherlands signed a National Energy Agreement for sustainable economic growth on Friday, which among other relevant energy issues, also sets a target to raise the country’s offshore wind capacity to 4,450 MW by 2023.  A part of the Agreement regarding increasing the country’s renewable energy generation shows that the Dutch want to add 3,450 […]

  • International Executives Back Germany Offshore Wind Development

    24 July 2013

    Germany has put forward plans to scale back support for Offshore Wind which includes a reduction to the current feed-in tariff [FIT]. Under the current regulations, the FIT will allow 19 cents/kWh to be grant for the first eight years of operation of an offshore wind farm which is fully grid connected by 2017 according […]

  • Offshore Wind Survey Begins off Maryland, USA

    26 June 2013
    R&D

    Coastal Planning & Engineering Inc., a Florida-based company, began surveying the seabed off the coast of Maryland on Monday, The Baltimore Sun informs. By using a 130-foot vessel Scarlett Isabella, which comprises high-tech sonar and seismic equipment, the company is performing a high-resolution geophysical survey of the wind energy area located 10 to 30 miles […]

  • Delegation of Humber Offshore Wind Companies to Visit Denmark

    1 September 2013

    A delegation of Humber companies working in the offshore wind supply chain is to visit Denmark next week on a fact-finding, networking trade mission. Organised by Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), nearly 20 businesses and organisations will tour the main production facilities of Siemens Wind Power in Brande. Mark O’Reilly, […]

  • Germany: TenneT Seeks Offshore Cable Maintenance Services

    9 August 2013
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance

    TenneT Offshore GmbH is seeking a contractor who will undertake maintenance of the stored parts and SLA for the repair of the high voltage cable systems alpha ventus (Lot 1) and BorWin1 (Lot2) maintenance. This involves regular inspection and maintenance of embedded parts for the high voltage cable (sockets, spare cables) SLA Repair: In the […]

  • Germany: ENOVA to Take Part in Emden Offshore Days

    9 August 2013

    Offshore Days in Emden will, for the third time, take place on 4th and 5th September 2013. The event was initiated by the University of Emden / Leer and the Industry and Commerce Chamber of Ostfriesland and Papenburg. ENOVA, one of the main sponsors of the Offshore Days, will be present as an exhibitor and […]

  • Germany: EMS CEO to Speak at Emder Offshore Days

    29 July 2013

    FH Emden-Leer and the IHK will host the 3rd Emder Offshore Days on 4th and 5th September 2013 in the city of Emden. Knut Gerdes, CEO of EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH,  will give a lecture on “Offshore Coordination for Offshore Wind Farms” the second day of this event. The EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH is a company […]

  • CLS Offshore One of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain

    6 December 2013
    Business & Finance

    The London Stock Exchange has identified 1,000 of the UK’s most notable small and medium enterprises to Inspire Britain in its landmark business report. Included in this list is Great Yarmouth-based CLS Offshore Limited. The report aims to highlight the importance of SME’s to the future of the UK economy and has recognised more needs […]

  • Switch Shares Buzz from EWEA Offshore 2013

    5 December 2013

    With everyone looking forward to a new era of business, the main feeling at Offshore 2014 this year was one of optimism and huge excitement. Business is still quite slow. But future plans look bright with turbine manufacturers getting their offshore products ready, and marine infrastructure is ready to support the growth. Jussi Vanhanen, marketing […]

  • Fugro Showcases Its InclinoCam at EWEA Offshore 2013

    19 November 2013
    Technology

    Fugro has announced that its newly launched InclinoCam® is featured on Fugro’s stand (30A100) at EWEA Offshore 2013. “The need to measure verticality of wind turbines starts with the foundation,” explains Dieuwertje Smallenburg, Positioning & Remote Services Manager at Fugro Survey BV. “Most offshore wind turbines are founded on monopiles that typically measure 70 metres […]

  • Red7Marine to Invest in Offshore Wind Farm Equipment (UK)

    18 November 2013
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Red7Marine Offshore has recently secured a substantial new investment to fund a multi‐year programme of capital investment across the Red7Marine group. The programme will include investment in increasing the size of the Red7Marine vessel fleet, a major step forwards in the diving and sub‐sea capabilities of Red7Marine, expansion of the exciting new SeaVex capabilities, and […]

  • German Renewables Shipbrokers Exhibits at Offshore Wind Event

    14 November 2013

      German Renewables Shipbrokers (GRS), an independent company for chartering, sale and purchase, will be exhibiting at the EWEA Offshore. GRS has specialised in offshore renewable energy market, providing vessels that are suitable for each stage of an offshore renewable energy project. The company also supports these projects with a variety of technical and administrative […]

  • Japan: Positive Results of Offshore Wind Study Group

    8 January 2014

    The study group tasked to set the procurement price for offshore wind power (Procurement Price Calculation Committee), established by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) last November, has released the results of its conclusions. The study group members reviewed data from two demonstration projects and examined the cost, estimated to be required […]

  • ABS Provides Cybersecurity Assessment for Offshore Energy Vessels

    20 December 2013
    Technology

    Increased Internet and remote connectivity to offshore assets has exposed industrial control systems to targeted attacks and vulnerabilities previously obscured. Remote monitoring, remote upgrades, Internet connections, and the complexity/criticality of the systems in general on highly valuable offshore energy assets (vessels) potentially facilitate targeted attacks and cyber assaults on Dynamic Positioning, Drilling Control, BOP and […]

  • First TP Installed at Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm

    9 June 2014
    Wind Farm Update

    The first of a total of 80 transition pieces (TP) at the Butendiek offshore wind farm has been installed.  Transition pieces, manufactured by Bladt Industries in Esbjerg, Denmark, are being installed by the DP heavy-lift vessel Jumbo Javelin from Jumbo Shipping. Each TP weighs approximately 330 tons, it measures 31m in height and has a diameter of 5.5m. To install […]

  • Siemens to Host Reception at Global Offshore Wind 2014

    9 June 2014

    Siemens will organize its own side event at the Global Offshore Wind 2014 in Glasgow. The Siemens Reception will be held on June 11, at the end of Day 1 of the offshore wind conference. Siemens will host the reception at its stand (number 84) in the exhibition hall, giving attendees the opportunity to catch […]