Environment News – Page 21
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NewsOyster reefs installed in offshore wind farms
Van Oord and Ørsted have installed ‘Droppable Oyster Structures’ within an offshore wind farm site in a joint initiative to boost marine life around the monopiles.
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NewsMajor LNG support contract for Kotug
Towage service provider Kotug International has secured a major contract that will see four Robert Allan-designed ASD tugs deployed to support an LNG project off the coast of West Africa.
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NewsBristol Port lays out plans for wind terminal
A brand-new dredger has arrived at Bristol Port as it lays out plans for an offshore floating wind terminal.
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News$22 million in US offshore wind bids announced
The results of an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf of Maine have been announced, with two companies winning bids to develop four lease areas between them.
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NewsTwo advanced vessels build on ‘Rotra’ predecessors
Five companies are putting their heads together to build vessels that can carry the next generation of offshore wind components.
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News - VideosWATCH: Launch of Windcat’s first CSOV
An ’Elevation Series’ of Commissioning Service Operation Vessels has been launched with the first one.
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NewsUS offshore wind ‘a story of momentum’
The Oceantic Network has painted a picture of growth for the third quarter of 2024, dubbing it a story of momentum; however it also says private investment and activity ‘are decelerating’.
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NewsTidal turbines deployed in Irish inlet
They are increasingly being deployed in offshore waters, and now a tidal turbine is being tested in an inlet of the Irish Sea.
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NewsGuide to single vessel Class Approval & compliance
Engineering Director with Eminox Dr David Phillips explains how innovative solutions and years of industry experience now enable naval architects and boat builders to achieve Single Vessel Class Approval and the required emissions compliance, and how this methodology can benefit the maritime industry.
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NewsHVO-fuelled pilot boat replaces 46-year-old predecessor
A new pilot boat has arrived at Falmouth Harbour in southwest England fuelled by hydrogenated vegetable oil and a range of future-proofed features.
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News‘Charge Offshore’ launches two charging systems
A marine electrification venture known as ’Charge Offshore’ has been announced, with systems now delivering power to electric and hybrid vessels out at sea.
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NewsVenterra makes €170m subsea firm purchase
Offshore wind services business Venterra Group has bought Oceanscan Holdings, a group of companies that provide subsea and non-destructive test equipment.
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NewsHow new efficiences are turning down subsea volumes
While the maritime sector is focusing on emissions reduction and fuel efficiency, these same measures are quietly contributing to a healthier acoustic environment in our oceans. International Chamber of Shipping technical director Chris Waddington explains how.
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NewsSubsea tech firm dives deeper into robotics
Subsea technology firm Ashtead has made a ninth purchase in seven years to expand its robotics and survey operations.
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NewsLifeboat makes 200nm voyage on vegetable oil
UK heating oil supplier Certas says it has powered an RNLI lifeboat with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for 200 nautical miles.
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NewsVan Oord’s 2nd cable-layer makes her debut
Van Oord’s second cable-layer has begun installing cables at the vessel’s first offshore wind project in the North Sea.
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NewsBiden administration advances offshore wind
The US government has completed an environmental review for 7 GW of offshore wind energy in the New York Bight.
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NewsTwo tidal farms win €15 million funding
Two developers have been awarded €15 million from the European Union as part of a €4.8 billion spending spree on net-zero projects.
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NewsFugro secures Rhein-Main-Link contract
Fugro has secured a contract for site investigation in the multi-billion euro Rhein-Main-Link project connecting offshore wind energy to Germany.
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NewsQ&A: How Norway and UK are collaborating on decarbonisation
In February, the UK and Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on decarbonising the maritime sector. Artemis Technologies and Evoy talk about its value.
