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  • International Initiative to Strengthen Danish Offshore Wind Sector

    5 November 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The EU has pledged to provide around € 1.9 million for the national innovation network Offshore Center Danmark to be used for a new 3-year project called ECOWindS. The project will gather knowledge of installation, operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms in the UK, Germany, Denmark and Norway with the aim of halving operation […]

  • UK: Delyn MP Supports Offshore Wind Development

    1 November 2012
    Authorities

    Speaking in Parliament, Delyn MP David Hanson called on the Secretary of State for Wales for more Government’s action on supporting development of offshore wind energy, in order to boost the economy and increase employment rate. Mr. Hanson gave an example of Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm in Mostyn, Flintshire, which will open 120 […]

  • Offshore Energy Conference and Exhibition 2012 Kicks Off

    23 October 2012

    Today Joep Athmer, the Director of Van Oord Offshore and Member of Offshore Energy Committee of Recommendation wished a warm welcome to the visitors of the Offshore Energy Conference and Exhibition 2012 on behalf of Navingo. The exhibition is being held in Amsterdam RAI for the second time in a row on a 12,000 m2 […]

  • OutSmart Attends Offshore Wind Trade Mission in France

    18 October 2012

    From October 1 to 4, OutSmart has been on a trade mission to France. The mission was organised by FME/Cleantech Holland in cooperation with the Dutch Embassy in Paris. The goal of the mission was to get into contact with the consortia that have been selected by the French government for the development of offshore […]

  • Offshore Wind Energy Office Opens in Berlin, Germany

    15 October 2012
    Authorities

    The three wind power networks Wind Energy Agency (WAB), Renewable Energy Hamburg Cluster Agency (EEHH) and Wind Energy Network Association (WEN) have set up the Offshore Wind Industry Alliance (OWIA). The official launch of the association by Mayor Olaf Scholz (Hamburg), Mayor Böhrnsen (Bremen), Energy Minister Volker Schlotmann (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), and Secretary of State Dr. Oliver […]

  • USA: NWF’s Report Supports Offshore Wind Development

    13 September 2012
    R&D

    National Wildlife Federation (NWF) issued a new report, which says that mutual effort on building offshore wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean will help avoid climate change. Also, offshore wind turbines are estimated to create up to 300,000 overall working positions. Benefit of the offshore wind industry will affect Maine coastal cities and ports, creating […]

  • Marine Scotland to Host Public Meetings on Offshore Renewables

    31 August 2012
    Authorities

    Local communities are being encouraged to get involved in Scotland’s plans for offshore renewable energy, as a series of public meetings kick off over the coming weeks. The meetings will provide information about the planning process on how Scotland can utilise offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, and seek the views of members of the […]

  • USA: G&W Introduces Switchgear for Offshore Wind

    28 August 2012

    G&W Electric Company introduces a new concept in power switchgear for offshore wind applications. The switchgear is self-contained, maintenance free and fully submersible, eliminating the need for special climate and humidity regulated control rooms. The switchgear is sized to fit through the typical entrance opening of the wind tower and does not require any field […]

  • Singapore: Keppel Offshore & Marine to Strengthen Leadership, Growth

    9 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Board and Management of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) announces several new appointments as part of ongoing efforts to put in place a strong leadership team to continually reinforce the Group’s growth strategy. Mr Michael Chia, 59, has been appointed Managing Director (Marine) of Keppel O&M and will oversee Keppel O&M’s Marine […]

  • The Netherlands: Tideland Signal to Showcase at Offshore Energy 2012

    8 October 2012
    Technology

    Tideland Signal will be showing its comprehensive range of aids to navigation (AtoN) equipment and systems for offshore oil and gas platforms, wind farms, ports and harbours on stand 495B at Offshore Energy 12 at the Amsterdam RAI from 23 to 24 October. Tideland Signal has many years’ experience protecting offshore installations of every type […]

  • USA: Fugro to Showcase at AWEA’s Offshore WINDPOWER 2012

    4 October 2012

    Following Fugro Renewable Services’ successful attendance at the Husum WindEnergy exhibition two weeks ago, the multidisciplinary team is back on the road and looking forward to introducing their latest developments at not one but two trade shows next week. Fugro will be exhibiting at: American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) annual Offshore Wind conference and exhibition […]

  • UK: Former Soldier Enters Offshore Wind Industry

    4 October 2012

    After three tours of duty in Iraq, a former soldier is now flying high in a new career in the wind industry thanks to Maersk Training Newcastle. Joey Callaghan, 28, from Pemmaenmawr in North Wales joined the army at 16 after leaving school with few qualifications. However after seven years service, including three tours of […]

  • UK: Offshore Wind Greatly Supports Suffolk’s Economy

    1 October 2012

    With the launch of the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm, Suffolk has hit a major milestone and has generated an important investment paving the way for growth of the local economy, EADT24 news site says. Along with two proposed offshore wind farms, East Anglia One and the Galloper extension to Greater Gabbard, green energy as […]

  • Offshore Wind Gets 73 Pct Support in UK

    19 September 2012
    Authorities, R&D

    RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind and marine energy industries, has welcomed the publication of a new Government survey which confirms that public support for wind energy remains overwhelmingly high. The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published an update of its Public Attitudes Tracker, showing that 77% of people support […]

  • The Netherlands: Offshore Energy Exhibition Floor Filling Rapidly

    18 September 2012

    Offshore Energy 2012 Exhibition & Conference, the only event dedicated to the offshore energy in The Netherlands, is almost fully booked. The two-day event on 23 & 24 October in Amsterdam RAI will welcome an expected 400 exhibitors, 6.500 visitors and 600 delegates from over 30 nationalities. More than 370 exhibitors have already secured their […]

  • UK: Offshore Wind Farm Proposal Raises Concerns

    21 January 2013

    Many eyebrows have been raised by the Celtic Array’s Rhiannon offshore wind farm, including that of Mark Menzies, Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Fylde, who raised concern about the impact of the proposed offshore wind development in the Irish Sea on the fishing industry in Fleetwood. Nevertheless, as the process pushes forward the biggest […]

  • Spain: SUPRAPOWER Offshore Wind Turbine on Its Way

    20 January 2013
    R&D, Technology

    SUPRAPOWER (SUPerconducting, Reliable, lightweight, And more POWERful offshore wind turbine) is an EU FP7 founded research project focused on a major innovation in offshore wind turbine technology by developing a new compact superconductor-based generator. The project aims to provide an important breakthrough in offshore wind industrial solutions by designing an innovative, lightweight, robust and reliable […]

  • Research and Markets Announces Report on Offshore Wind in France

    14 January 2013
    R&D

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report Offshore Wind Sector – Can France Keep Up with the Pace? The French government has set a target of achieving 23% of its power generation from renewable sources. The 2020 power generation target from wind is 25 Gigawatts (GW), which includes 6 GW from […]

  • Germany: Rescue Helicopters for DanTysk Offshore Wind Farm

    20 December 2012

    DanTysk Offshore Wind GmbH has agreed upon an integral part of their offshore rescue concept contract. The two joint venture partners, Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München, have commissioned DRF Air Rescue for emergency medical care and rescue of injured personnel from the DanTysk construction site. Medically and technically specially equipped helicopter type BK 117 with wind […]

  • 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 […]

  • UK: Opportunities for Cable Suppliers in Offshore Wind Industry

    27 July 2012
    Grid Connection

    In January 2012, Cable Consulting International (CCI) was engaged by The Crown Estate (TCE) to study the supply chain for offshore windfarm power export cables with particular emphasis on the requirements of the UK’s developers. Now, The Crown Estate has issued a study highlighting the opportunities that exist for suppliers to address the current gap […]

  • Fujian Province Key to Chinese Offshore Wind Development

    27 July 2012

    The fact that Chinese wind turbine manufacturers and province-owned companies have launched wind power projects in Fujian province, both onshore and offshore, confirms that this is one of the key areas that will lead the country to its 2020 national energy production goals. The Fujian province has some of the richest offshore wind power resources […]

  • Scientists Analyze Offshore Wind Data in Michigan, USA

    27 July 2012
    R&D, Technology

    Although there are no signs of actual offshore wind farm proposal for Lake Michigan, scientists from the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) are operating a research buoy and collecting information on its wind conditions. Currently, scientists are analyzing the information they have got from the first set of data cards, the Michigan Radio […]

  • Fishermen Concerned about Offshore Wind Projects (USA)

    18 July 2012
    Authorities, Environment

    At a meeting held on Tuesday at City Hall, local fishermen stated their concerns over the development of offshore wind projects in waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island to the director of the federal Bureau of Offshore Energy Management, Tommy Beaudreau. Mr. Beaudreau said that BOEM has excluded Cox’s Ledge, a fish spawning area, from […]

  • Vestas Receives 216 MW Offshore Order in Belgium

    28 June 2012

    Vestas has received a 216 MW offshore order in Belgium, for the Northwind Offshore Wind Farm. The project is planned for construction on the Bank Zonder Naam off the coast of Zeebrugge in Belgium.    The order includes supply, installation and commissioning of 72 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines, along with a 15-year service and maintenance agreement. […]

  • UK: Thomson Ecology to Exhibit at Global Offshore Wind

    23 May 2012
    Environment

    Thomson Ecology will be showcasing their expertise in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecology and advising clients on how to achieve planning consents for the biodiversity aspects of their projects. The company is now the UK’s leading ecology specialist and has global ambitions. Last year it acquired Unicomarine (now known as Thomson Unicomarine). Thomson Unicomarine has the […]