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  • The Carbon Trust Looking Into Subsea Cable Thermal Optimisation

    15 April 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, R&D, Technology

    The Carbon Trust has awarded a contract for dynamic thermal rating of subsea cables (DTR) to the Kenilvorth-based Transmission Excellence Ltd. The GBP 375,000 contract is part of the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) initiative focussed on reducing the cost of energy from offshore wind by more than 10%. The thermal optimisation of subsea cables is critical to […]

  • CWind to Showcase Its New 25m CTV in Southampton

    1 June 2016
    Vessels

    CWind will be exhibiting the third of its aluminium catamarans, the Typhoon TOW, at Seawork this month, together with Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC), the vessel’s manufacturer. The Typhoon TOW has started its contract off the coast of Kent since joining the fleet in mid-May. This is the third aluminium vessel purchased by CWind from AMC under a multi-vessel […]

  • DONG Energy Hires Seacat for Burbo Bank Extension Crew Transfers

    26 May 2016
    Vessels

    DONG Energy has awarded Seacat Services with a contract for the supply of all crew transfer services at its 258MW Burbo Bank Extension project under development in the Irish Sea. The four-vessel charter contract, with durations of three to 11 months, is the second such agreement signed between Seacat Services and DONG Energy in 2016, following […]

  • MirTac Kits Out Seazip Newbuilds with Fleet Management Software

    25 May 2016
    Technology, Vessels

    Dutch software solutions provider MirTac has implemented the Star Fleet Management software onboard SeaZip 5 and Seazip 6, the two latest additions to SeaZip Offshore Services’s fleet. SeaZip took delivery of the two vessels in April 2016, expanding their fleet to six Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (2610). The vessels will be primarily deployed in the […]

  • Njord Freyr Undergoes Full Engine and IPS Service at James Troop

    25 May 2016
    Vessels

    Cheshire-based marine engine supplier James Troop & Co has completed a full engine and Inboard Propulsion System (IPS) service on Njord Freyr, the first UK work of its kind on a wind farm support vessel, according to Bob Troop, the company’s Chairman and Managing Director. The contract for wind farm crew transfer company Njord Offshore involved taking […]

  • Siemens’ Hull Factory Brings Major Contracts to Local Companies

    14 December 2015
    Business & Finance

    Hull-based company Composite Panel Services has won a contract worth more than £500,000 to work on Siemens’ new offshore wind turbine blade factory in Alexandra Dock. The east Hull plant, part of a site that will eventually employ more than 1,000 people, is being built by national company VolkerFitzpatrick. It has asked Composite Panel Services to […]

  • Reflex Marine Develops New Personnel Access Concept

    19 October 2015
    Vessels

    An offshore personnel transfer company, Reflex Marine, is developing a new personnel access concept for the offshore wind and traditional energy industries, the SEA-SPIDER. The innovation will utilise winch based access to offer an alternative to current access methods, such as butting a vessel against the turbine structures and crews stepping onto a ladder. The […]

  • Offshore Renewables Developers Should Pay More Attention to Island Communities’ Needs

    24 March 2016
    R&D

    A research by the University of Cape Town and Plymouth University suggests there is an appetite for renewable energy projects within island communities, but public and private sector bodies could face opposition if they fail to take local distinctiveness into account at the beginning of the planning process. The study, published in the International Journal of Marine […]

  • Boskalis Sees Promise in Offshore Wind

    9 March 2016
    Business & Finance

    The Netherlands-based Royal Boskalis Westminster plans to take advantage of the post-COP21 focus on renewables and pursue new projects in the growing offshore wind market, the company said in its financial report for the Fiscal Year 2015. The announcement is in line with Boskalis’ plans to acquire all of the offshore energy activities, including offshore wind, […]

  • Reaching Potential during Offshore WIND Conference 2016

    4 March 2016

    Renewable energy plays an indispensable role in meeting rising energy demand. The 7th annual Offshore WIND Conference, on 24 and 25 October 2016, will focus on business opportunities and successes in this renewable energy industry and how, together, the industry can reach its potential. A promising future awaits the offshore wind industry as long as […]

  • Work Starts on Beatrice O&M Base in Wick

    14 March 2017
    Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Wick-based GMR Henderson has started the initial demolition and preparatory works ahead of the renovation of the two historic buildings in the Wick Harbour which will serve as the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) base for the 588MW Beatrice offshore wind farm.

  • Seafox 5 Expected in North Sea

    28 September 2012

    The self-propelled DP2 jack-up Seafox 5 is close to delivery in Singapore for subsequent dry-tow to the North Sea. Following the naming ceremony at Keppel FELS shipyard on 18 August 2012, the multi-purpose support vessel is currently carrying out sea trials and is expected in the North Sea early November. This new KFELS design is […]

  • Belgium: DONG Selects FLiDAR for Accurate Offshore Wind Measurements

    29 January 2013

    Following months of analysis DONG Energy has selected FLiDAR to implement the latest generation of wind resource measurement technology. The partnership initially involves a one year measurement campaign in the Irish Sea. Benj Sykes, UK Country Manager for DONG Energy’s Wind business said; “FLIDAR represents a step forward in how we are developing offshore wind […]

  • UK: NTA Warns about Latest Argyll Array Proposal Update

    1 November 2012
    Environment

    The No Tiree Array (NTA) campaign, which opposes to Scottish Power Renewables’ proposal for Argyll Array offshore wind farm, warns about the company’s latest update on the proposal. The NTA published the following on its website: SPR announced ,at their 30th Oct Update that  they are considering a revision to the design of the proposed Array […]

  • UK: Romax Technology Granted Patents in Transfer Box and Dual Clutch Transmission

    6 March 2013
    Technology

    As part of its on-going investment in driveline innovation, Romax Technology adds two patents granted to its expanding portfolio of inventions. Romax’s Research and Development investment is represented by over 35 driveline, wind and software patent families across the world. With over twenty years in driveline engineering, Romax Technology is a world leader specialising in […]

  • UK: Jee Completes Cable Installation at Gunfleet Sands 3

    29 April 2013
    Grid Connection

    Jee Ltd, a leading subsea engineering and training firm, has just completed a contract with Technip Offshore Wind Ltd for the provision of subsea power cable installation engineering on a new and innovative offshore wind farm project. Jee provided Technip with valuable information about the safest and most efficient way to install the cables, thereby […]

  • USA: UNC Coastal Studies Institute Research and Education Campus Opens

    18 January 2013
    R&D, Training & Education

    On January 15, 2013 the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute’s (UNC-CSI) research and education campus was dedicated and officially opened in Skyco, NC. This inter-university coastal and marine science institute will escalate the presence and impact of higher educational opportunities in northeastern North Carolina and promote economic enhancement for the region. Local and […]

  • USA: BOEM to Determine Interest in Wind Energy Development Offshore New York

    4 January 2013
    Authorities

    As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand domestic energy development, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a request to determine whether there is competitive interest in leasing an area offshore New York that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has proposed for developing offshore wind energy. BOEM […]

  • MPI Discovery Starts E.ON’s International Journey (UK)

    23 April 2013

    In June 2011, E.ON and MPI entered into a long-term partnership for a six-year charter of MPI Discovery. Nearly two years later, 28 March 2013 marked the first day of the charter period. Over this time, both sides have put a lot of work into the planning and preparation for safely using the vessel on […]

  • China: Ming Yang Announces Q1 Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results

    28 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”), a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Company’s financial statements for the first quarter of 2012 have not been finalized and are subject to completion of its normal […]

  • Germany Could Increase EUR 5 Billion Offshore Wind Program

    27 April 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    The German government is negotiating increase of financial support for the grid operators that are working on connections, reported Bloomberg. The negotiations are a part of an effort to fight delays in connecting turbines to the power grid. As a result, the state may increase a program worth EUR 5 billion through KfW Group in […]

  • UK: Nova Holds Sales Pitch for Tidal Energy on Easdale Island

    10 April 2012

    A sales pitch by Nova Innovation on local tidal energy generation was held on April 7 at the Eilean Eisdeal, the community trust on Easdale Island, Forargyll informs. Last year Nova Innovation engaged in consultations with Eilean Eisdeal and neighbouring slate islands of Luing and Seil, on advantages and disadvantages of potential tidal turbine installation […]

  • UK: Tidal Transit Announces Contracts Extension for Two Vessels

    12 July 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Leo Hambro from Tidal Transit has announced an extension of contracts for both of its state-of-the-art transfer vessels working for wind farm development companies in the North Sea.  “One of the vessels, Eden Rose, is under contract to Scira Offshore Energy Limited, the company developing the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, an 88-turbine wind farm […]

  • UK: Hartlepool Remains Optimistic

    28 March 2012

    In the aftermath of the decision made by Spanish company Gamesa not to award an 800-job contract to the Tees Valley, but to assign a £125m worth deal for construction of wind turbines to Leith near Edinburgh, Damien Wilson, the assistant director of regeneration and planning at Hartlepool Borough Council remains optimistic. “We always knew […]

  • Norway: Kvaerner Opens New Office in Trondheim

    8 March 2012

    Kvaerner establishes an engineering office in Trondheim. The establishment will increase Kvaerner’s capacity and competence to meet the future activities, and it is part of the company’s jacket strategy in the oil and gas industry. Being close to the technology and research communities in the city as well as the yard in Verdal, make Trondheim […]

  • Germany: Nordic Yards Receives Status of Authorised Economic Operator

    20 July 2012

    Nordic Yards, manufacturer of innovative special ships and major maritime projects for the offshore wind and other industries, has been granted the official status of Authorised Economic Operator Full (AEO F) by the Stralsund Main Customs Office. The yards at Wismar and Warnemünde are therefore the first in Germany to achieve this special official status […]