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 C
The Offshore Wind China Conference & Exhibition, the Wind Farm O&M China Conference & Exhibition and Distributed Generation China will take place concurrently at Shanghai Mart in Shanghai on 2-4 July 2014. As organizers, the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association, the Chinese Renewable Ener
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has developed a pioneering system for the prevention of ice formation on wind turbine blades. This solution, called Bladeshield, consists of an anti-icing ‘paint’ which not only prevents the formation of ice but also boosts the paint’s resistance to
InterMoor, an Acteon company, has appointed Duncan Cuthill as general manager of InterMoor Marine Services Ltd in the UK. Mr. Cuthill will report directly to Alan Duncan, managing director of InterMoor, and will be responsible for InterMoor Marine Services in the UK and Mediterranean regions. Mr. Cu
After MAAP in the Philippines and Jaheziya in Abu Dhabi, MTC Amsterdam is the third center to become accredited with the support of MTC International. MTC International globally supports safety training centers and their clients, mainly active in offshore, shipping and renewable energy. Centers prof
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the publication of its Final Rule to extend time requirements for submitting a Site Assessment Plan (SAP) or a General Activities Plan (GAP) for renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Effective 30 days after Feder
At the start of its sixth year in business, Baker Consultants has formalised its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Jane Forrest, to set-up and run a team near Aviemore, Inverness-shire. Jane joined the team at the beginning of April from a career supervising teams of site ecologists and m
Day-ahead electricity prices in continental Europe recorded a fifth consecutive monthly decline in March as surging German solar and wind output helped chase prices lower in neighboring countries, according to data released by Platts, a leading global energy, petrochemicals and metals information pr
International marine engineering company, SeaRoc Group Ltd., has confirmed that a new commercial office has been established in Sydney to deliver the company’s innovative portfolio of software and technology solutions, SeaPlanner™, to the market in Australasia and Asia. Australian born engineer Dere
RES Offshore has secured the first charter of James Fisher Marine Services’ latest vessel SMV1, soon to be named Dart Fisher, as it sails to the Dogger Bank site, writes the Grimsby Telegraph. Last year in August, RES secured an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services contract with Forewind for tw
The Great Britain’s electricity grid can accommodate up to a 20% contribution from wind power without the need for significant upgrades to the system and using existing balancing mechanisms, according to a report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE). Beyond 20%, however, managing the
MACAW Engineering is investing in the latest technology to provide inspections and surveys at challenging locations. MACAW, which acts as an integrity management consultant to global oil & gas production plants, pipelines, and other energy facilities, has purchased a fleet of Small Unmanned Aerial S
Marine Ecological Surveys Ltd (MESL) is currently undertaking environmental survey activities at the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Windfarm. The survey will be conducted until 24th of April 2014, weather permitting, on behalf of Scira Offshore Energy Ltd. Humber Guardian, a research vessel operated by B
EDF Energy has opened its Teesside offshore wind farm located 1.5km off the North East coast at Redcar. The plaque was unveiled today by EDF Chairman, Henri Proglio, and Energy Minister, Michael Fallon. “These projects show our commitment to investing in low carbon generation in the UK,” said Progli
