The Netherlands’ Damen Shipyards Group has announced the sale of its first ever Twin Axe Catamaran, the Damen High Speed Support Vessel (HSSV) 2610, which is particularly suited for the offshore wind industry. 09 Sep 2010
After many months of party political bickering a berth has been established for the UK’s last remaining manned light vessel at Harwich UK, the town renowned as the home port of these distinctive vessels. 09 Sep 2010
Norway based Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has certified that the performance of the world’s largest tidal turbine, the 1.2MW SeaGen, has been correctly evaluated according to the Edinburgh Protocol. 09 Sep 2010
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s Annual Report for 2009 reveals that 1,663 marine accidents and incidents were reported to the MAIB during the year. 02 Sep 2010
IJmuiden based Offshore Ship Designer's first project in the marine renewable energy field will shortly be commencing on site trials in the UK's Humber estuary. 02 Sep 2010
A hovercraft is making it possible for works to proceed on an offshore wind farm project in the Greater Wash off the UK’s east coast. 02 Sep 2010
The snake-like Pelamis P2 wave power device has arrived in Orkney, in readiness for its connection to the European Marine Test Centre (EMEC) site at Billia Croo. 19 Aug 2010
The Crown Estate has awarded four companies with leases and exclusivity agreements in England and Scotland respectively to test new wind turbine technology in the marine environment. 19 Aug 2010
German police have taken delivery of the last in a series of four powerful new patrol boats adding a new dimension to supervision of extended coastal waters in an increasingly busy sector of the Baltic. 19 Aug 2010
Marine Current Turbines’ SeaGen in Northern Ireland, the world’s first and only commercial scale tidal stream energy turbine, has delivered its two millionth unit of electricity into the UK electricity grid. 19 Aug 2010
Dutch based organisations, the Central Dredging Association (CEDA) and the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), will be presenting their jointly developed training course in Africa in November. 19 Aug 2010
A well established and valuable component of MJ’s regular coverage 19 Aug 2010
Stichting Biopark Terneuzen, a Dutch organisation that focuses on the development of sustainable connections between local businesses, is developing a cluster of bio-energy power plants on the Axelse Vlakte. 12 Aug 2010
PD Ports has welcomed the decision by a major supplier to the offshore energy sector to more than double its facility at Hartlepool dock. 05 Aug 2010
Foundations for a tidal current turbine test rig have yet again been delayed – this time by a snapped tow rope. Michael Morrison of Orkney Marine Services explains the ups and downs of the jack up’s problems to MJ. 05 Aug 2010