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Martin Thomson (Credit: FEM)

ROV Specialist FET Names First Ever Energy Transition Chief

his extensive background and leadership acumen, Martin will be instrumental in fortifying our efforts to amplify our footprint in the offshore wind sector. His strategic vision and dynamic approach will play a pivotal role in harnessing our capabilities to align with the burgeoning demand for renewable energy solutions,” added Ivo Bozukov, FET Vice President of Dynacon & Energy Transition, Subsea Division

Logo: Offshore Wind Challenge

Offshore Wind Challenge Accepting Applications

that drive discovery, and world-class marine operations that offer extraordinary access to the sea,” said Rick Murray, WHOI’s Deputy Director and Vice-President for Research. “WHOI is pleased to work with Greentown Labs and support innovation and entrepreneurship emerging from renewable energy solutions like offshore wind.”  Founded in 1969, the New England Aquarium protects the blue planet through public engagement, commitment to marine animal conservation, innovative scientific research, and effective advocacy for vital and vibrant oceans. The Aquarium works to safeguard endangered

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Saipem, Equinor Working on Floating Solar Panels

water reservoirs and also for very windy areas," Saipem said.As part of the cooperation agreement, Equinor and Moss Maritime will combine their experiences and know-how to further develop the concept with a competitive and cost-effective approach that shall meet the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions. The ambition is to be one of the leading providers of near coastal and offshore solutions for floating solar panel parks.Ida Husem, CEO of Moss Maritime, commented: “The agreement with Equinor goes in the direction taken by Saipem and Moss Maritime towards the development of new

SBM Offshore Wins AIP for Wind Floater Design from ABS

.“We are very proud of this Approval in Principle and it is a testament to the expertise and innovative spirit at SBM Offshore. It represents a key step in the development process towards large scale application of our wind floater, while underlining SBM’s strong commitment to renewable energy solutions,” said Séverine Baudic, Managing Director Floating Production Solutions.Based on a TLP concept, the wind floater has been designed for excellence across the full life cycle, including in-place conditions, as well as for wet tow with the turbine installed and mooring hook-up

The SEA drymate connector (Photo: SEA)

Drymate Connector Aids Wave & Tidal Development

it over to our clients. These features offer significant operational benefits.”   SEA Subsea Engineering Director Matt Blair added, “SEA is delighted to be supporting EMEC again at the Renewable UK Wave & Tidal exhibition this year and to support the cutting edge of renewable energy solutions that is wave and tidal.&rdquo

The Technology Qualification certificate was signed at the British Embassy in Copenhagen on July 12. From left to right: Per Langer, Chairman of AW-Energy; Christopher Ridgewell, Chief Technology Officer of AW-Energy; John Liljelund, CEO of AW-Energy; Thomas Thune Andersen, Chairman of Lloyd’s Register; HE Vivien Life, the British Ambassador to Denmark; and Ross Wigg, Vice-President Renewables of Lloyd’s Register (Photo: Lloyd’s Register)

LR Awards First Technology Qualification for Ocean Energy

artificial basis for reef ecosystems to flourish,” Life said. “Companies like AW-Energy are the key players in this new era of energy innovation and which increasingly focuses on clean technology solutions for global sustainability challenges. Encouraging cooperation in developing renewable energy solutions between the U.K. and Scandinavia has been a key part of my role here."   AW-Energy has been developing WaveRoller technology for over 15 years and the engineering team since early 2014 has cooperated with Lloyd’s Register on the Technology Qualification process for certificatio

FC38-12 Battery (Photo: EMP)

Renewable Energy Battery Solutions Ready for Ships

A range of marine battery solutions has received approval for use on-board ships or marine related applications such as offshore platforms and renewable energy projects.   Now available from Eco Marine Power (EMP), a developer of renewable energy solutions for ships, in cooperation with storage batteries and electrical machinery manufacturer Furukawa Battery Company of Japan, the battery range has been accepted for use on classed vessels by ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) in addition to having been evaluated by EMP.   Three main battery types from Furukawa Battery will now be used by EMP

Map of Alakaluf locations

MacArtney, Alakaluf Inititate Chilean Underwater Venture

leg in the thrust to increase its local presence in South American underwater technology markets, the company said.   Founded in 1994, in Punta Arenas by marine biologist and M. Sc. Oceanography Sergio Andrade, Alakaluf Ltda. has achieved expertise in supplying marine scientific and renewable energy solutions for all relevant industries and operators in Chile. Alakaluf also supplies solutions for regional oil and gas in the Magellan Strait, underwater mining, coastal tourism, seaports, aquaculture and fisheries applications.   With additional warehouse facilities and offices located in

Photo: MacArtney

MacArtney to Display Medium Voltage Inline Termination

largest tidal array in the world, and the first large-scale tidal energy farm to be connected to the onshore power grid. Within the scope of this project, MacArtney MV Inline Terminations are being widely applied to connect tidal turbines to a central subsea power conditioning unit. MacArtney renewable energy solutions www.macartney.com/renewable-energy  

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