Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has partnered up with the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) to conduct ocean demonstrations of its SCOOP monitoring system integrated into OPT’s APB350 PowerBuoy. An initial ocean demonstration will be conducted off New Jersey, with additional demonstrations to be condu
The new backhoe dredger Magnor, currently being built for Boskalis by Ravestein, will be the largest and most efficient backhoe dredger in the world. Two large deck cranes are fitted for work on- and changing of the equipment (boom, stick and bucket) of the excavator. The vessel includes all the nec
Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) is conducting final tests on its PLAT-O tidal platform ahead of the scheduled transportation to Orkney.
French National Research Agency (ANR), in collaboration with France Energies Marines (FEM), has launched a second call for marine research and development projects. The call for projects in 2016 has a total budget of €3 million and is part of the SET-Plan set by the European Commission. ANR will co-
The Euro Dredger 450, a cutter suction dredger built in the Netherlands, has been successfully launched and is now available for delivery. This multi-purpose dredging machine is the first cutter suction dredger resulting from the partnership between Dredge Yard and Neptune Shipyards in the Netherlan
Safrema Energy, a Florida-based company, has developed an augmented turbine system comprised of two vertical axis water turbines. The NEXUS, an augmented turbine system, features a trimaran hull which houses two improved axis water turbines, an augmenter system to increase the current velocity, and
Scotland’s island economies could benefit from up to £725 million over the next 25 years from renewable energy projects, according to the most recent report. The report ‘Economic Opportunities of Renewable Energy for Scottish Island Communities‘, commissioned by the Scottish government and published
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will present the new ZX490LCH-6 large excavator at the Bauma event (April 11-17) in Munich, Germany. Designed and engineered to meet the demands of large-scale construction projects and quarries, it offers high level of durability without compromisin
The Cutter Suction Dredger Vessel Directory, the ultimate tool for the suppliers, owners and shipyards within the dredging industry, is now almost finished. The unveiling of the first edition of the Directory will take place at the World Water Works 2016, March 23-24, in Antwerp. Most of the major p
Columbia Power Technologies has received a patent from New Zealand for its generator air-gap control system. This is the first of the Columbia Power’s pending national patents to be issued for its innovative air-gap control technology, the company states. The system allows a smaller air-gap between
Hull College Group (HCG) has launched the Hull College Group Composites Training Centre to help Siemens’ wind turbine blade factory workforce master manufacturing skills using composite materials. Around GBP 500,000 has been invested to convert a former construction skills facility on Hull’s Preston
Femern A/S, a subsidiary of the Danish state-owned Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, today announced its intention to award a substantial contract related to the construction of a tunnel connecting Denmark and Germany to the Fehmarn Belt Contractors consortium including Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. Beside
Atmocean, a US wave energy developer, is preparing to conduct wave tank testing of its technology to finalize designs for its first commercial system.
Rijkswaterstaat has invited bidders to submit their offers for the design and implementation of the Twente Canal Expansion – Phase 2. The Twente canal forms the connection of the IJssel with companies and ports in Lochem and Twente. It is anticipated that the operations, including deepening and wide
