Offshore Solutions B.V. (OSBV), the joint venture between AMEC and Cofely Nederland N.V., has launched a free standing Offshore Access System (OAS) designed to significantly reduce installation time. OSBV has worked with Lowestoft-based, AKD Engineering to convert an existing OAS into a free standin
A series of unique challenges had to be overcome when crane and transport operator Maxikraft removed the rotor and nacelle of a 5 MW wind… Alex Dahm (khl) [mappress] Source: khl, July 17, 2011;
Elia, the Belgian Transmission System Operator, joins Google, Marubeni, Good Energies and Atlantic Grid Investments (“AGI”) in the Atlantic Wind Connection project for the development of the first high voltage direct current (“HVDC”) offshore backbone in the U.S., that will enable the connection of
RenewableUK, Britain’s largest wind and marine energy association, has welcomed the Government’s assurance that offshore wind farm developers will be entitled to compensation if leases (or agreements to lease) awarded to them are withdrawn by The Crown Estate. A clause currently exists in The Crown
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. and Turbine Transfer Ltd. announce the two companies have signed a contract for the construction of seven offshore wind farm support catamarans. Five of the craft will be built at South Boats’ new facility in Cowes and two will be sub-contracted to Buckie Ship Yard.
Leading renewable energy consultancy group, Natural Power, has further strengthened its services in North America by bringing technical due diligence expert Gary Winslow to manage the company’s Due Diligence activities in the US. Winslow joins Natural Power following an extensive career in the wind
There are fresh hopes for the future of a major new facility to test tidal energy off the Isle of Wight. by Emma Philo (iwradio) [mappress] Source: iwradio, July 15, 2011;
Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, a provider of marine surveying and data collection services, announces the following changes to its executive leadership: Robert Mecarini has been promoted to President of the company, and Gino Mecarini assumed the role of Chairman. This planned succession enables Robert
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited , Australia’s most advanced wave energy company, welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Treasurer the Hon Wayne Swan MP, Senator the Hon Chris Evans and Melissa Parke MP to its Fremantle wave energy research facility . Carnegie’s Managing Di
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Director Michael R. Bromwich delivered opening remarks at the bureau’s Atlantic Wind Energy Workshop in Herndon, Va. The bureau hosted the three-day workshop as part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of the
The president of ACCIONA Energy, Carmen Becerril, and the CEO of Navantia, Luis Cacho,signed a co-operation agreement in the field of offshore wind power. Both companies are committed to developing projects and industrial and technological activities with different institutions aiming to contribute
Cosco Shipping plans to build 40 new semisubmersible heavy-lift vessels over the next five years to replace older vessels at a cost of … (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, July 14, 2011;
A laser wind-profiling instrument to provide measured wind data for the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm development has been deployed by Forewind on a gas platform 125 kilometres from shore. The ZephIR 300 wind lidar, which will measure wind speeds at heights of up to 200m using an infrared laser, ha
Global Marine Systems Limited has announced a major upgrade of its CS Sovereign vessel. Global Marine‟s marine engineering team worked closely with an offshore handling equipment supplier, to design and build two 2,300 tonne turntables, in order to expand the ships capability for a further round of
