Top News of the Week, 24 – 30 April 2017

Belgium Considers Hitting Offshore Wind Reset Button

Belgium’s Secretary for the North Sea Philippe De Backer has suggested that the government should revoke concessions granted to three offshore wind projects and instead carry out a tendering procedure similar to those in Germany, Denmark or the Netherlands, according to local media.

Bourbon to Install First French Floater

France-based offshore services provider Bourbon has won a contract to carry out the mooring installation of the first floating wind turbine in France, the 2MW Floatgen.

Gondan Launches Race Bank Service Operation Vessel

Spanish shipbuilder Gondan has launched the first of two Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) chartered by DONG Energy to service UK offshore wind farms.

Danish Companies Team Up for U.S. Offshore Wind

Bladt Industries, ISC Consulting Engineers, Semco Maritime and LICengineering are joining forces with The Trade Council of Denmark’s Wind Energy Advisory to provide an integrated platform for partnerships with American companies and offshore wind developers.

Nicon Industries Preps Pacific Orca for Galloper

Danish steel structures specialist Nicon Industries has completed the mobilisation of the wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Pacific Orca in Esbjerg as the jack-up prepares for the 336MW Galloper offshore wind farm project.