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  • Wärtsilä Designs Multi-Purpose SOV for US Offshore Wind Market

    15 February 2021
    Vessels

    The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has designed the world’s first US-flagged, Jones Act-compliant hybrid multi-purpose service operation vessel (SOV) to serve the needs of the US offshore wind power market. The 76-metre vessel can accommodate up to 60 crew and wind-farm technicians in 55 single and five state cabins. The vessel’s double-decked cargo space is […]

  • Oxifree – A guarantee seal

    16 April 2012

    Rust, the corrosive effect of water and oxygen on iron and its alloys, such as steel, is well documented. When the water is contaminated with salt, such as with seawater, or when dissimilar metals are in contact with each other, the effect is even faster. Take one of these elements away from the metal and […]

  • Offshore engineering centre: A complete package from ABB

    12 August 2013

    The Swedish port of Karlskrona is the home to the ABB High Voltage cables division. This is where HVDC and HVAC cables for the offshore industry are designed and produced since mid of last century. Today the infield and the export cables for offshore wind farms are part of the portfolio. The offshore cable installation works are also coordinated from […]

  • Baltic 2 Slow Progress Bites EnBW

    1 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    In the first half of 2014, the EnBW Group achieved an operating result (adjusted EBITDA) of 1,271.5 million euros with 19,926 employees and almost unchanged revenue of around 10.4 billion euros. Earnings were 9.9 per cent below the figure for the first half of 2013. The operating result is thus developing in line with our […]

  • EnBW Reports EUR 588 Million Net Loss in 1H 2011 (Germany)

    29 July 2011
    Business & Finance

    Karlsruhe. In the first six months of 2011 EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG increased its revenue by 5.1% to a total of € 9,409.8 million. In contrast, there was a decline in earnings as expected. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (adjusted EBIT) fell by 24.2% in comparison to the corresponding prior-year period to € 878.1 […]

  • UK: A&P Tyne Ship Repair Yard Marks Better Start of 2012

    21 March 2012

    A&P Tyne ship repair yard has made a good start to 2012 with a multi-million pound order book for the first quarter of the year. The Hebburn yard, which suffered a disappointing end to 2011 with the unexpected loss of an aircraft carrier contract, has bounced back and is now bustling with activity as work […]

  • Polish Region’s Report Focused on Maritime Sector Spotlights Offshore Wind

    7 June 2023
    Business development, Industry

    A new report from Invest in Pomerania, a Polish investment promotion initiative in the Pomerania region, has been published with a focus on the region’s maritime sector and, within it, the region’s growing offshore wind industry and supply chain capabilities have taken centre stage. “When we decided that the subject of the next FOCUS ON […]

  • CPS Report: “Renewable Energy ‒ the Most Expensive Domestic Policy Disaster in Modern British History”

    19 March 2015
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    A new report, published by the UK Centre for Policy Studies, claims that renewable energy policy is the most expensive domestic policy disaster in modern British history.  Read the official press release below: In a new report Central Planning with Market Features: how renewable subsidies destroyed the UK electricity market, published Wednesday 18 March, Rupert Darwall shows that […]

  • UK: EMEC to Colaborate with Oregon Wave Energy Trust and NNMREC

    23 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    THE European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), Scotland’s world-leading marine and tidal energy development facility, today (Wednesday, May 23) announces a major collaboration with Oregon Wave Energy Trust and its partner, Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Centre (NNMREC). EMEC will deliver advice and support on the design, set up and operation for the NNMREC Pacific Marine […]

  • First Minister Salmond Visits Norway

    14 May 2012
    Authorities

    First Minister Alex Salmond will begin a two day visit to Norway tomorrow (Monday) by addressing an international green energy conference in Bergen. As well as renewables, his visit will also focus on economic opportunities and job creation in the oil and gas and aquaculture industries. The visit comes against the background of Norway’s increasing […]

  • Iberdrola Enters Negotiations for Merger With Renovables Subsidiary (Spain)

    9 March 2011

    The Board of IBERDROLA has today made the proposal to the subsidiary, which will analyze it over the next few days. Attractive conditions proposed for transaction structure and pricing: * 16.7% premium over average share price of past 6 months (€2.978 per share) * 2.7% premium over exchange equation at time of original share launch […]

  • Interview: Embracing New Technology Drives Baker Consultants’ Growth

    14 April 2015
    Business & Finance

    Baker Consultants Limited, a seven year-old ecological consultancy that recently began work on Gode Wind 1 & 2 offshore wind sites, has experienced significant growth in the last few years and proved its competence within the offshore wind industry by working on two major projects, including Borkum Riffgrund 1. In an interview with Offshore WIND, […]

  • UK: Severn Barrage Could Be Cheaper than Offshore Wind

    4 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Technology

    On 30th January, Hafren Power – which plans to build an 18km (11 mile) tidal power station across the Severn Estuary to generate zero carbon electricity – pledged to work with all stakeholders to protect ports and wildlife. Tony Pryor, Hafren Power’s Chief Executive, said: “We will deliver green, safe, secure and ultimately the cheapest […]

  • Germany: GL Can Successfully Address Complexities Posed by WTIS’

    4 September 2012

    In Europe, many offshore projects are planned for deeper waters further from the shore, which requires sailing speeds of up to 13 knots and jacking capabilities for water depths of up to 60 m. Most of the specialised vessels now in operation are classed by GL. GL has accumulated an unrivaled pool of knowledge as […]

  • Damen Starts Constructing Walk 2 Work Vessel on Speculation

    10 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Final touches have been made to the Damen Walk 2 Work vessel, a completely new and innovative design for the offshore support vessel market. Damen also decided to start building the vessel on speculation, this is marked with the start of the basic and consequently detailed engineering of the vessel. The vessel will support and […]

  • Eric Finé, Smulders: Integrate the Logistics!

    19 October 2016
    Business & Finance

    Eric Finé, Business Development Manager at Smulders and one of the speakers at the “Supply chain in detail” session at the Offshore WIND Conference, has given his insight into the matters revolving around the offshore wind sector from the standpoint of an industry player focused on offshore wind farm substructures. Smulders is looking to capitalize […]

  • Commissioner Damanaki to Present Maritime Strategy for Atlantic Ocean (Portugal)

    25 November 2011

    On Monday 28 November, in Lisbon, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will present a new maritime strategy for growth and jobs in the Atlantic Ocean area, just adopted by the European Commission. The strategy identifies challenges and opportunities in the region and takes stock of existing initiatives that can support growth and […]

  • UK: Winners of Humber Renewables Awards 2012

    13 March 2012

    EVER since Siemens announced its intention to build a £230 million wind turbine factory in Hull in December 2010, the region has been waking up to the wealth of opportunities that the renewables industry will offer. But renewables is about so much more than wind power alone, and many companies have already started devising new […]

  • UHI to Identify Sites for Wave Power Projects off Western Isles (UK)

    25 March 2011
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Lews Castle College UHI, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, is to lead on a key research project that could help to make the Hebrides one of the most valuable and sought-after marine energy sites in Europe. The wave power to the west of the Outer Hebrides is said to be one […]

  • Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey Announces Promotions of Executive Leadership (USA)

    15 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

      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 to take on all day-to-day responsibilities of the company, and […]

  • Vibrancy for Business at Seawork 2011 (UK)

    23 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    There was a real vibrancy to the 14th edition of Seawork. While the business of maintaining Europe’s marine infrastructure is important work, the prospects surrounding marine renewable energy are proving exciting. By making the most of these opportunities for business, Seawork continues to reinforce its position as Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition and conference. This […]

  • An Insight into Floating Lidar

    4 March 2019

    Offshore wind farm development and operation are by nature more challenging than onshore, with additional environmental parameters to control and design for. More than 12 years ago, floating LiDAR (lidar) devices were introduced to the offshore wind industry – to meet a specific market need. Developers in the growing, but not yet mature, offshore wind […]

  • Siemens Plays Vital Role in Monitoring World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    20 April 2011
    Operations & Maintenance

    Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm is under construction on sandbanks approximately 25 km off the coast of Suffolk in the UK and is due for completion in 2012. It has a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) making it the world’s largest offshore wind farm once it becomes operational and Siemens Energy is supplying the 140 […]

  • Experts Discuss Energy Transition at POWER-GEN’s Conference

    12 June 2015

    The Joint Plenary Panel Discussion took place June 10 at the POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe show and conference. The discussion encompassed the key show idea of Europe’s energy transition, with varying points of view from the industry itself represented at time heated debate. The panel was hosted by the nternationally-renowned journalist Stephen Sackur. Martin Giesen, […]

  • Eco Wave Power Expands to China

    17 May 2013

    During last week, Eco Wave Power’s founders, Mr. David Leb (Founder and CEO) and Ms. Inna Braverman (Co-Founder & Marketing Director) arrived to Kempinski Hotel in Beijing in order to sign an initial collaboration agreement between EWP and a Chinese Governmental fund. The agreement was executed in an official signing ceremony, attended by high ranked […]

  • ORE Catapult: Setting Suitable Standards Key to Cutting Offshore Renewables Cost

    12 November 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Cost reduction in offshore renewable energy sector is a major issue to everyone involved in it. Charles Thompson of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has posted an article on this topic. Written by Andrew Jamieson: When I was a trainee engineer coming into the nationalised electricity industry, I worked with experienced professionals, most of […]