Business & Finance
ERSG Wins Onshore and Offshore Supply Agreement for DONG Energy’s German Projects
Following a rigorous tender process, ERSG has been awarded both the onshore and offshore staffing Lots for DONG Energy’s upcoming German projects. This latest award builds on the successful partnership that has seen ERSG provide key staff to DONG Energy’s first offshore wind farm to be constructed i
South Africa to Get Wave Power Plant
Blackbird International Corporation (BBRD), a wave energy technology company, through its wholly owned affiliate (WERPO) and Wadamba Technovations Pty Ltd have agreed to set up a joint venture to install a 500 MW power plant in South Africa. Daniel Naimi, head of operations, states: “We are most ple
Atlas Professionals Signs 5-Year Deal with Dong
In September 2014, Atlas Professionals signed a framework agreement with DONG Energy for the provision of offshore wind specialists to DONG’s UK offshore wind farms. This week, Atlas’ signed a new five-year contract for offshore wind personnel to work with DONG in Germany. The five-year contract wil
Waypoint North: Offshore Wind Attracts European Helicopter Industry
As offshore wind projects are moving further offshore, and turbine manufacturers are installing hoist platforms on their turbines, there is now a growing interest from helicopter operators in learning more about possible market opportunities in the industry, according to Waypoint North, an independe
France Calls for Floating Wind Demonstration Project Proposals
French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) has issued a call for proposals for floating offshore wind, wave and tidal projects. ADEME aims to fund demonstration projects and testing of technological components of renewable energy systems. The call comprises three parts: – Implementation
RentOcean Main Supplier of Offshore Cable Laying for Bohlen & Doyen
RentOcean, part of Oceanteam Shipping ASA’s solutions division, has been awarded a contract with Bohlen & Doyen GmbH for supplying a lay spread for a cable laying project in Germany. The lay spread includes a 4000T demountable turntable and loading tower with built-in tensioner. The contract has a d
LOC Group Appoints New MD
Jonathan Britain has been appointed as Managing Director of LOC Group’s London operation. Jonathan Britain joins LOC having previously headed-up Bureau Veritas’s UK industry division. A mechanical engineer by background, he brings with him a wealth of operational management expertise. Prior to Burea
Atlantis Names New Non-Executive Director
Tidal power company Atlantis Resources has appointed Ian Cobban as an independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Cobban has over 30 years of experience in the subsea construction, operations and maintenance industry. He first joined Subsea Offshore Ltd, a subsidiary of Subsea 7 S.A, a
Offshore Renewables Attract Another Company to OrbisEnergy
Multiseis Programmes Ltd, a Lowestoft-based company that develops software for the marine seismic industry, has expanded and moved its main UK operations to coastal renewables hub OrbisEnergy. Its four full time UK staff will work in OrbisEnergy, while its three part-time administration staff will r
Wave Energy: WES Announces Contract Awards for PTO Systems
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has announced the list of successful contract awards following its first international, competitive open call. The first call focused on innovative Power Take-Off systems for wave energy devices. Over £7m has been awarded to 16 technology developers and consortia, from cou
Strategic Marine Readies Two Vessels for Market
Strategic Marine has confirmed that its stock program of personnel transport vessels is market-ready. The program includes Offshore40 Gen3 Crew / Security / Multipurpose Vessel and StratCat26 Crew Transfer Vessel. Reece Newbold, Group Business Development Manager for Strategic Marine said: “Producin
ELA Offshore Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary
On August 1st 2014, ELA Container GmbH established ELA Container Offshore GmbH, its subsidiary specializing in the offshore sector, which now celebrates its one year anniversary. “ELA Container GmbH Offshore is active in a highly specialized market that places special demands on our products, assemb
Jee Makes New Appointments
Jee Ltd, a subsea multi-discipline engineering and training company, has announced a number of key internal promotions to strengthen its capabilities and champion the delivery of projects. The new structure, headed up by Jonathan McGregor, Head of engineering at Jee underpins Jee core services inclu
Dong Divests Frederikshavn Demonstration Site
DONG Energy has signed an agreement with EDF Energies Nouvelles under which the company will acquire DONG Energy’s lease for the offshore wind demonstration site in Frederikshavn in the northern part of Denmark. The demonstration project is located approximately 4 kilometres east of the harbour of F