Offshore Renewables

Netherlands based offshore self-elevating platform supplier Jack-Up Barge has pioneered a new cost-effective installation method that promises to revolutionise offshore wind turbine construction.

British company Sure Wind Marine Ltd. has taken delivery of its second Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Supplier, the Sure Swift, just over a month after the first FCS 2610 joined the…

The recent announcement by engineering giant Siemens that it has finally decided to build its offshore wind production and installation facilities in Hull UK has been met with much acclaim and considerable…

Siemens has announced today its decision to invest £160m in wind turbine production and installation facilities in Yorkshire UK.

Perpetuus Energy and the Isle of Wight Council have signed a joint venture to develop a world leading tidal array demonstration site and development centre in the UK.

A UK based company has introduced a patented, innovative and cost-effective solution for scour protection of marine structures, including wind turbines, also launching a new career for of old car tyres.

Aeolus, the first jack-up vessel for offshore wind farms designed and built in Germany left the Sietas Shipyard this week.

Denmark based A2SEA A/S has signed a contract with DONG Energy to install 97 turbines on Gode Wind 1 + 2 in the German part of the North Sea.

Scottish Renewables has drawn attention to positive developments in Scotland’s offshore wind industry but also pointed out challenges that have impacted the pace of investment.

WaveRoller, the wave energy device created by Finland based wave energy developer, AW-Energy, has received independent performance verification, taking the wave power industry one step closer to commercialisation.

Wind farm service vessel manufacturers Alicat & South Boats IOW have received a £5.5m, two workboat order from Lowestoft UK based operator Iceni Marine Services.

Experience gained from four years in the offshore wind support vessel market is paying off for UK based CTruk as it prepares to deliver SC Falcon, the company’s latest OWSV and the…

After a decade of caution, established maritime sectors including offshore oil and gas are showing increasing interest in offshore wind, indicating confidence in the industry’s future.

The UK’s renewables industries may be grappling with the political froth surrounding the current energy debate but the latest energy roadmap update puts the current situation into context.

Navaids supplier Hydrosphere has been chosen to supply lights and buoys for the new Humber Offshore Windfarm.

A combined report into two separate collisions on the same day has lifted the lid on important aspects surrounding operation of the burgeoning fleet of offshore windfarm support vessels.

Two important contracts have been awarded for supply and installation of turbines for the Kentish Flats windfarm extension in the Thames Estuary which will see its capacity increase by over fifty percent.

Offshore wind transfer vessel operator Seacat Services and South Boats Isle of Wight launched the latest of a series of wind farm service vessels on Monday.