Marine consultancy ABPmer has been commissioned by The Crown Estate for data handling tasks critical to the effective management of Marine Data Exchange (MDE). MDE supports the marine renewables industry with shared offshore survey data to inform future development projects. Supporting seabed manage
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published a ‘Request for Competitive Interest’ for the development of the New York and New Jersey Wind Energy Transmission Line, an offshore transmission system that would deliver offshore wind energy to the onshore electric grid. Anbaric Developme
The Swedish Energy Agency has awarded Minesto a SEK 12.5 million grant to the development of the company’s marine power plant DG100. “Climate change and the transition to renewable energy is a global challenge in which Swedish technology like ours can play a significant role. It is therefore crucial
Offshore Innovators Guyana has recruited and trained a team of five Guyanese engineers in Subsea Robotics to support deep-water operations offshore Guyana. The training was hosted by Subsea Specialist at the Deepwater Hub in Chaguaramas, Trinidad, and delivered by Carlos Sardinha of Blue Laguna Inc
The Swedish Energy Agency has awarded Minesto a SEK 12.5 million ($1.3 million) grant to the development of the company’s marine power plant DG100. “Climate change and the transition to renewable energy is a global challenge in which Swedish technology like ours can play a significant role. It is th
Scottish Renewables, in association with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Wave Energy Scotland, is setting up a Marine Conference, Exhibition & Dinner in Inverness on September 9 & 10. Scotland’s wave and tidal industries continue to push the boundaries of technology and project development, wit
In an effort to help Ocean State scientists, researchers, and engineers develop new, ocean-based technology, US Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with several colleagues on legislation to increase domestic production of low-carbon, renewable energy from the natural power in ocean waves, tides,
Controlled flow excavation (CFE) services expert James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) said it has developed a low draft, lightweight excavator. According to JFSE, the SP2000 ULD will primarily be used for shallow water excavation and shore pull works including trench maintenance during pull-in oper
Winner of this years’ annual Underwater Technology Foundation’s UTC Subsea Award for outstanding achievements within the subsea industry, is Saab Seaeye. They achieved a world first by proving the potential for marine autonomous systems to take a greater role in underwater inspection, repair and mai
Eleven million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018 according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This compares with 10.3 million in 2017. As more and more countries manufacture, trade and install renewable energy technologies, the lates
The European Commission will organise the annual European Research and Innovation Days to engage stakeholders and shape the strategic priorities for the investment in research and innovation. The European Research and Innovation Days gather together Europe’s best researchers, scientists, innovators
GM Flow Measurement Services has developed new automated technology to measure and analyse flow data on offshore installations. The start-up business, whose products have secured the support of Scottish Enterprise, is now gearing up for rapid growth after completion of field tests. The technology is
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iXblue’s Sea Operations division has been selected by EOLFI, the “Ferme Eolienne Flottante de Groix & Belle-Île” delegated project contactor, to conduct the geophysical survey of the future Groix & Belle-Île pilot wind farm located in the South of Brittany, off the West coast of France. The survey,
