The Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) has joined forces with the European Space Agency (ESA) to accelerate marine energy solutions. The partnership will explore the added value of space tech and data in the development of marine energy. It can play a key role in the acceleration of marine energy sol
ScottishPower Renewables has applied for a non-material change to the East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2017 which would allow the project to take advantage of advancing technologies and deliver a reduction in levelised energy costs. The application, submitted by East Anglia Three Limited,
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the winners of the 2020 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC). Of the 14 collegiate teams that competed, DOE recognized three overall winners, who achieved the highest scores. DOE also recognized three teams for their performance in individual
Italy’s Regione Puglia has approved the Integrated Marine Remote Environmental Monitoring (MARIN) project with a total investment of about €6 million over three years.
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has closed a new $15 million financing round with significant participation by Huntington Ingalls Industries.
Two UK energy technology and innovation organisations have announced a five-year collaboration to deliver next generation energy technologies and accelerate the United Kingdom’s transition to a net zero future. The Energy Transition Alliance (ETA), formed by The Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) an
Marine renewables engineering firm INNOSEA has won a European H2020 grant to undertake a research and development project to support more efficient and cost-effective design of floating solar PV plants. The R&D project specifically aims to develop accurate numerical and cost models for the developme
Cortez Subsea in partnership with Alam Maritim has completed the first ever subsea pipeline using the Zap-Lok mechanical connector offshore Malaysia. The project championed technology for faster and more cost-effective completion of subsea pipelay. It also marked a lay rate of 4.7 kilometres in 24 h
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China’s Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport has signed a deal with the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) to cooperate in the field of smart shipping and environmental protection. The agreement paves the way for the acceleration of the development of smart ships, sma
Nine Japanese industry majors, including shipping companies and shipyards, have joined forces in the Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group with the aim of studying carbon recycling for the purpose of powering ships. Participating members include EX Research Institute Ltd., Hitachi Zosen Corporation, J
Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras has managed to halve the costs of the post-salt well construction at its Golfinho field offshore Brazil.
A newly-built berthing area in the Elbe River is powered by nineteen solar panels. The panels provide power to quick-release mooring hook units with integrated capstans. Following
Electric subsea robotics specialist Saab Seaeye has developed its first seven-function all-electric work-class manipulator. According to Seaeye, it introduces an equally powerful, more precise and more intelligent manipulator than the hydraulic equivalent on WROVs. Its control system enables both ma
