Earlier this month, one of the world’s largest converter platforms has been installed off Sylt, an East Frisian Island, under the direction of Seaway Heavy Lifting. SylWin alpha platform, built by Siemens, is so large and heavy that the “float-over method” has been used to lift it from a pontoon ont
A huge increase in the size of wind turbines being installed and a move to installations in deeper water have led to the design and installation of huge subsea structures. One location for such installations is the Trianel Wind Farm Borkum West II, situated 45 km off the German coast. Its huge steel
Carnegie Wave Energy Limited is the owner and developer of the patented CETO wave energy technology that converts ocean swell into zero-emission renewable power and desalinated freshwater. CETO differs from other wave technologies under development globally by being fully submerged and being able to
Aquaseal Rubber Ltd, the North East England-based rubber products specialist, has secured a prestigious project as part of the development of the Humber Gateway offshore wind farm. The company, which has its operation in Longbenton, North Tyneside, was awarded the project by Rotherham-based MTL, whi
A start-up company from Brussels, Zensor, will be attending this-year wind energy event in Hamburg between September 23rd and 26th 2014. The company will discuss how appropriate monitoring of offshore wind turbine foundations can be a source of significant cost reduction over the service life of the
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is expanding an ongoing investigation to determine whether Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and certain of its officers and directors made false and misleading statements and/or omissions in violation of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
The Shareholders’ Committee of Bonheur ASA has elected Carol Bell (UK) and Nicholas (Nick) Andrew Emery (UK) as new Directors to the Board of the Company. Anna-Synnøve Bye retires from the Board. Anna-Synnøve Bye has since 1998, first as an Alternate Director to the Board and thereafter from 2003 as
From September 23-26, 2014, Hamburg will become the gateway to the world of wind energy. WindEnergy Hamburg unites major global onshore and offshore players under one roof. It brings together a high-calibre, professional audience and more than 1,000 exhibitors demonstrating their innovations and sol
At a time of unprecedented growth in the development of sustainable energy projects off the UK’s eastern seaboard, Cooper Lomaz Recruitment is expanding its Energy team. Roan Williams, the latest Energy team member, specialises in subsea assignments which cover disciplines including ROV, marine, div
Ocean Energy Europe’s annual conference is on of the most important events on the European ocean energy calendar. This year, the annual conference will take place in Paris, on the 1st and 2nd of October, in the exclusive venue of the Marriott Paris Rive Gauche hotel and conference centre. Ocean Ener
Siemens Energy has received an order for the Netherlands’ largest near shore wind farm. Designed to generate 144 megawatts (MW) of wind power, the Westermeerwind project with 48 direct drive wind turbines is also the first wind power plant Siemens Wind Power’s Offshore unit will erect for handover t
TP Offshore utilized its hotel ship at the 576MW Gwynt y Môr offshore project in the Irish Sea. Sea Comfort can accommodate up to 12 passengers plus 4 crew members living in private cabins. Besides accommodation, this vessel can be used as crew transfer, stores supply, seabed surveys and VIP vessel.
EMEC is exhibiting at the Grand Renewable Energy (GRE) International Conference & Exhibition 2014 in Tokyo, Japan, next week. The GRE Conference is being held jointly with the 2nd Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (AWTEC). Oliver Wragg (Commercial Director) and Allan Davidson (Director Asia) wi
Romax Technology has provided Europe’s largest renewable energy company Statkraft with end of warranty inspection services and maintenance training for its Sheringham Shoal wind farm site. Operated by Statkraft and jointly owned with the Norwegian gas and oil company Statoil, Sheringham Shoal is one
