The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company’s (MTCC) new trailing suction hopper dredger Mahaa Jarraafu was launched today at Nantong Rainbow Marine Technology Boat Yard in China. This vessel is the largest in the Easydredge series of standard twin-screw trailing suction hopper dredgers, designed
Charles Hendry has found that tidal lagoons can help UK deliver security of electricity supply and its decarbonization commitments, urging the UK government to act swiftly on the ‘pathfinder’ Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project.
Innovate UK plans to invest up to £15 million through a funding call to stimulate innovation that creates UK business growth in infrastructure systems, including energy innovation.
Tidal energy industry has welcomed the official review report which supported the development of large scale tidal lagoon projects in the United Kingdom.
EMEC’s and other UK tidal and wave energy industry experts have visited China to support the creation of marine renewable energy test center in the eastern part of the country.
The proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project will be supported in a review report of tidal lagoon energy to be published later today.
Forthwind Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of 2-B Energy, has been granted a license by the Scottish Ministers to construct and operate the 18MW Forthwind Offshore Wind Demonstration Project in the Firth of Forth at Methil, Scotland. The marine license covers marine renewables construction, operation
Oregon has called its renewable energy developers to apply for a share of $2 million in available grants for renewable energy projects, including tidal, wave and OTEC.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) of UK reportedly intends to object to the plans for the construction of additional tidal lagoons in the UK until the potential environmental impacts are properly assessed on the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon – if given a go-ahead.
Tidal energy specialist Atlantis Resources is establishing a new internal division which will focus on opportunities to develop, among others, subsea interconnectors and floating wind projects for those looking to invest in renewable and grid related projects. The new division is part of the company
Atlantis Resources is establishing a new unit with expanded offering which now includes non-tidal stream projects such as tidal lagoon, tidal barrage and offshore wind projects.
Oregon legislators are asking the state to provide $4.6 million for the construction of the PMEC wave energy test center.
Italian energy giant Enel has launched green bond totaling €1.25 billion as the company transitions towards clean energy future.
Waterway Constructions, a Sydney based maritime contractor, has taken delivery of a Damen DOP250 submersible dredge pump. The DOP250 is a wear-resistant, submersible dredge pump, capable of moving 1,250 cubic meters of material per hour through a 250mm pipe. In 2014, Damen delivered a Crane Barge 32
