On July 24th, 2012, the third generation wind turbine installation jack up, N370, was named SEA INSTALLER at COSCO (Qidong) Offshore base. This vessel is being designed and built for the Danish owner A2SEA as part of the Dong Energy Power A/S. It is the world’s most advanced wind turbine installatio
Greenpeace activists have intercepted a vessel carrying workers to the Gazprom-operated Prirazlomnaya platform in Pechora Sea, offshore Russia, Greenpeace has reported. The activists’ boat is now attached to the anchor chain of the Anna Akhmatova vessel, preventing the ship from lifting anchor and s
Carole Barbeau has been announced as the new President and CEO of GL Garrad Hassan North America, with immediate effect. Mrs. Barbeau brings extensive experience of the renewable energy industry and will be responsible for managing the activities of the renewable energy consultancy on the North Amer
NOAA researchers are getting a comprehensive view of the ocean floor using a new instrument, and have confirmed that… [mappress] Source: NOAA, August 27, 2012; Image: NOAA
Carole Barbeau has been announced as the new President and CEO of GL Garrad Hassan North America, with immediate effect. Mrs. Barbeau brings extensive experience of the renewable energy industry and will be responsible for managing the activities of the renewable energy consultancy on the North Amer
This summer, SubC is involved in several projects related to the issues of the grouted connections on monopiles. After thousands of grouted connection inspections, SubC has gained a significant knowledge of these issues and their related problems. Due to this expertise the company has gained, SubC h
On August 25, after five days of unceasing work, the offshore installation of six propellers in the world’s sixth generation semi-submersible rig GM4000 was successfully completed in COSCO Nantong Shipyard. The rig has passed a series of tests and is ready for sea trial. Fully satisfied with the ins
Korea is about to build a tidal power plant of world record-breaking size, reports koreatimes.co.kr. The tidal plant will be built at Incheon Bay on Korea’s western shores. The plant will be equipped with 44 turbines and will be able to generate more than 1,300 megawatts. This capacity will meet 4.5
Cargotec can now offer electrically-driven versions of its proven range of offshore MacGregor anchor handling/ towing winches (eAHT). “This new series of electrically-driven winches inherits the best characteristics of our proven designs,” says Francis Wong, Cargotec’s Sales Director for offshore wi
In the year of 2012, until August 10, 2012, Hantong and New Hantong have delivered 18 units of 57000dwt Bulk Carriers which takes up 72% of the whole year delivery target through renew management system, detailing shipbuilding process, enhance quality control and management, and by the passion of si
GE Oil & Gas, a key equipment and services supplier for the global offshore drilling and subsea sectors including the North Sea, continues to develop and deploy new technology to help customers meet their most difficult challenges. GE is showcasing its latest offerings at the Offshore Northern Seas
GE Oil & Gas, a key equipment and services supplier for the global offshore drilling and subsea sectors including the North Sea, continues to develop and deploy new technology to help customers meet their most difficult challenges. GE is showcasing its latest offerings at the Offshore Northern Seas
As requested, the Corps of Engineers has extended the public review period for the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Ecosystem Restoration Final Environmental Impact Statement and Feasibility Study report for an additional 10 days, now ending September 6, 2012. This extension allows additional ti
This summer, SubC is involved in several projects related to the issues of the grouted connections on monopiles. After thousands of grouted connection inspections, SubC has gained a significant knowledge of these issues and their related problems. Due to this expertise the company has gained, SubC h
