Offshore wind power has the potential to grow from 13 gigawatts (GW) in 2015, to 100GW in 2030, driven by technology advancements and further cost declines, according to new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ‘Innovation Outlook: Offshore Wind’, launched at the World Wi
Offshore wind power has the potential to grow from 13 gigawatts (GW) in 2015, to 100GW in 2030, driven by technology advancements and further cost declines, according to new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ‘Innovation Outlook: Offshore Wind’, launched at the World Wi
Royal IHC has been awarded the 2016 International Green Shipping Award for ‘The Most Sustainable Shipping Solution of the Year’. The ceremony took place during the International Green Shipping Summit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 17-18 October 2016. The prize recognizes IHC’s efforts to limit th
Wasa Dredging, a Finnish marine offshore and inland water construction company, recently acquired new multi-purpose land machine based on a EX1200 Excavator from Hitachi. The machine features a special Wasa designed 24 meter boom configuration with a 4 m³ heavy duty bucket. The first project for the
The HUESKER Group, a Germany based manufacturer of geosynthetics and technical textiles, has just released a video about the Lake Sedlitz erosion protection project. This scheme involved works on a 1.500m long cliff erosion protection at the Lake Sedlitz, using SoilTain Coastal Protection Tubes – a
The second day of the OTEC Symposium, held on Wednesday as part of the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2016, brought together a diverse audience in a packed conference room who were provided with the latest information on the OTEC industry developments.
With 667 exhibitors, 25,000m² floor space and visitors representing 99 nationalities, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 (OEEC) was not only a great success, the event also grew compared to last year. A great achievement in the current offshore energy market. 11,989 people came to Amsterda
German offshore flight specialist Wiking Helikopter Service GmbH has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus H145 helicopters configured for offshore use. The two helicopters will be used to drop off harbour pilots, fly air rescue missions over the North Sea, and transport service technicians to o
Esbjerg-headquartered MacArtney Underwater Technology Group has acquired the majority holding in Denmark-based ASME A/S, a manufacturer of offshore and renewable energy system solutions. ASME’s 125 strong staff design and manufacture complete systems to the marine offshore, ocean science and renewab
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has presented the IADC Young Author Award at the PIANC-COPEDEC IX conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lucas Silveira, manager of Coastal & Ports Engineering of CB&I, received the prestigious award. He was awarded the prize of €1,000, a cer
As previously announced, readers/viewers of Offshore WIND on Wednesday had a chance to follow a live stream of the on-air talk show themed “From bust to boom,” recorded on the exhibition floor of the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference, being held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The session had
Offshore WIND crew are at the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. On the second and final day of the event, we will be live streaming two talk shows from Community Square at the exhibition floor. First up is a talk show themed “From bust to boom” where there will
The offshore renewable industry will be a valuable ingredient in the future energy mix but it is highly unlikely that it will ever be as big as the oil and gas industry, according to speakers and participants of a technical session titled ”Offshore Renewables“ which was held on Wednesday, 26 October
The offshore renewable industry will be a valuable ingredient in the future energy mix but it is highly unlikely that it will ever be as big as the oil and gas industry, according to speakers and participants of a technical session titled ”Offshore Renewables“ which was held on Wednesday, 26 October
