Senior figures from the German offshore wind and renewables sector are to visit the Humber this week on a trade mission to foster closer ties between the two countries. Organised by Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) and supported by the region’s local authorities, the Chamber of Commerce and the Hu
WindGuard Certification is accredited by the German accreditation body, DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle), for the certification of wind turbines and components, thus opening up the market for wind turbine certification. “Type and component certification of wind turbines requires a high level o
InterMoor UK Operations, part of Acteon’s foundations and moorings business, has completed seven years and more than 2,300 projects without a single lost-time incident (LTI). The safety record includes the companies comprising InterMoor UK Operations – InterMoor Ltd, InterMoor Marine Services Ltd an
Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Seacat Intrepid under construction at South Boats IoW facility. South Boats IoW is currently building Seacat Services’ first 26-meter wind farm support vessel. This is the second vessel out of the three ordered last year in August. According to the contract, the ves
The keel for the construction of the vessel 507, a multipurpose vessel for different types of special works at sea, contracted in 2013 by ULJANIK Brodogradilište and Sofidra S.A. of Luxembourg, has been laid on Wednesday 27th August 2014. With an overall length of 138 m and width of 32 m, the vessel
International subsea inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM) and light construction company Harkand today announced the appointment of a new head of engineering services in Europe. In a new role for the company, Alan White will oversee the current 40-strong team to further expand the company’s capabil
Aberdeen-based subsea IMR provider, N-Sea Offshore Ltd is to move into new premises as business continues to grow. The company has outgrown its current offices in Dyce and is adding additional office space to accommodate an increase in staff numbers as it expands operations both in the UK and intern
Technip to Close Offshore Wind Business, 190 People to Lose Jobs Technip has decided to shut down its offshore wind division based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, after all undergoing projects are completed. Safety Alert Issued on Butendiek OWF Accident A serious accident occurred in the night of Sunday
OutSmart, specialized in project management services and operations services throughout the full life cycle of onshore and offshore wind projects – strongly believes ‘Every Windmill Counts’. The company, member of TÜV NORD GROUP, is eager to share expertise with the industry and therefore published
Exhibiting at SMM, Dutch specialist in the supply of innovative and efficient equipment, Pronomar, gave an insight into its business. Our reporter met Jaap Baars, Pronomar managing director, where they talked about the company’s products, market and future business plans. “We are focused on to the o
Horizon Geosciences are currently undertaking a site investigation of the seabed just off the UK South Coast, as Navitus Bay Development Limited has contracted the geotechnical survey specialists to take samples of seabed material that will help determine the most suitable type of foundation for the
From 23rd to 26th September 2014 ELA Container is exhibiting at WindEnergy in Hamburg. This new international event will be held at the Hamburg Fair site covering the whole market of the international wind industry onshore and offshore. On booth EG.213 in hall B4, the ELA Offshore Living Quarter and
Tribute Resources Inc. and Fundy Tidal Inc., have formed the Digby Gut Limited Partnership to develop the 1.95MW small-scale tidal COMFIT project awarded to Fundy Tidal by the Province of Nova Scotia. Offices in Digby County are planned to open by year’s end complementing Fundy Tidal’s presence and
At the international maritime trade fair, SMM, one of our reporters made an exclusive interview with Martin Van Leest, Managing Director of ROG Ship Repair. Hereby we are bringing you a part of their conversation. How did it come to a cooperation between Serdijn Ship Repair and Zwagerman Offshore Se
