NOWRDC Announces Availability Of $9 Million To Advance Offshore Wind Innovation

By Mary Green | Published August 5, 2020

NOWRDC Announces Availability Of $9 Million To Advance Offshore Wind Innovation August 4, 2020 MEDIA RELEASE __________ The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (“the Consortium”) today announced the availability of $9 million through its Innovation in Offshore Wind Solicitation 1.0 for offshore wind technology research and development projects. Today’s announcement advances the Consortium’s...

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Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) – Webinar registration has now opened

By Mary Green | Published July 28, 2020

OWGP Webinar registration has now opened.  More detail can be found in the link below. Date: Tuesday 4th August 2020 Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm   Registration Page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owgp-funding-calls-briefing-tickets-114642579040 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/owgp/?viewAsMember=true Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWGPUK/status/1286702535861055488    

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Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) – Funding Opportunities – to encourage more business into the offshore wind supply chain

By Mary Green | Published July 28, 2020

  2020 Funding Competitions The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has issued its next two calls, offering up to £600,000 funding for projects that aim to encourage more businesses into the offshore wind supply chain by helping to overcome barriers to diversification, and for UK companies already working in the offshore wind sector to...

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Ailes Marines have awarded SMC (Specialist Marine Consultants) a contract to provide Vessel Inspection services to support construction of the St-Brieuc offshore windfarm in France.

By Mary Green | Published July 13, 2020

Ailes Marines have awarded SMC (Specialist Marine Consultants) a contract to provide Vessel Inspection services to support construction of the St-Brieuc offshore windfarm in France. SMC will be providing local up to 3 French AVIs (Accredited Vessel Inspectors) to the project, improving local experience and aligning to both SMC and Ailes Marines commitments to...

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New UK Fishing Vessel Certifying Authority appointed by MCA

By Mary Green | Published July 13, 2020

  The Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) has appointed a new Fishing Vessel Certifying Authority for commercially registered fishing vessels in the UK. The Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors (SCMS) – which is presided over by Mr Allan Larsen, the Managing Director and Principal Surveyor at Larsen’s Marine Surveyors and Consultants Ltd,...

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Travelling for Business as restrictions start to ease

By Mary Green | Published July 13, 2020

As travel and lockdown restrictions begin to ease in many parts of the world, many companies are starting look at when, and how, they can start to travel for business again. Travel will be one of the key elements in re-starting economies all over the world as companies seek new sales and export opportunities,...

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Ailes Marines awards SMC (Specialist Marine Consultants) a contract to provide Vessel Inspection services on St. Brieuc Offshore Wind Farm

By Mary Green | Published June 29, 2020

  Ailes Marines have awarded SMC (Specialist Marine Consultants) a contract to provide Vessel Inspection services to support construction of the St-Brieuc offshore windfarm in France. SMC will be providing local up to 3 French AVIs (Accredited Vessel Inspectors) to the project, improving local experience and aligning to both SMC and Ailes Marines commitments...

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ALS and Norsea join forces on wind logistics

By Mary Green | Published June 23, 2020

PRESS RELEASE https://abnormal-loads.com/news/als-and-norsea-join-forces-to-focus-on-wind-logistics   Stavanger, Norway. 22nd June 2020. Today we announce the establishment of Elevon, a company solely focused on wind logistics.  Transporting large and delicate structures for wind projects, is a technical exercise demanding focus and dedication. Until now, logistics within the wind industry has not received the attention it deserves, a gap...

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£3.4m new addition to world-leading offshore wind cluster completes ahead of time

By Mary Green | Published June 23, 2020

By  David Laister  Business Editor (Humber) 10:23, 22 JUN 2020 UPDATED10:53, 22 JUN 2020 3.4m new addition to world-leading offshore wind cluster completes ahead of time Triton Knoll’s operations and maintenance base on Grimsby’s Royal Dock is handed over to Innogy by contractor Tolent Triton Knoll offshore wind farm operations and maintenance base. The construction is...

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Blade plant boost as first next generation Siemens Gamesa turbines will go to UK project

By Mary Green | Published June 23, 2020

A Siemens Gamesa employee with blades in Hull, and the next generation 14MW turbine unveiled this week. By David Laister  Business Editor (Humber) 16:03, 22 JUN 2020 UPDATED16:37, 22 JUN 2020 The first European project to take the next generation Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbine will sit off the North Yorkshire coast. Sofia, part of the...

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