Funding Granted for "World’s First" Vessel Charging Station within Offshore Wind Farm
Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) within Aberdeen Bay. AC power generated by the existing wind turbines will be supplied via Turbo Power Systems high power charging solution to the Oasis Power Buoy. The Oasis Power Buoy ©OasisDuring the demonstration a hybrid CTV would operate from Aberdeen Harbour to the wind farm, to then connect and recharge from the Oasis Power Buoy whilst waiting in field as maintenance technicians work on the turbines."A major barrier for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector is the range and duration at which electric and hybrid vessels can operate. Currently
Subsea Infrastructure Power Looks at Renewables
carbon intensity of oil and gas production. But how do you balance that power – ride out intermittency – to provide a stable supply to what could be critical applications?It’s a challenge many, from navies to offshore wind parks hoping to integrate vessel charging, are mulling and one Aberdeen, U.K., based engineering firm Verlume is offering to solve.The company has come a long way since it was founded in 2013. One of its goals then was to develop a tidal energy-based solution that could supply local power to subsea infrastructure, removing the need for power umbilicals.Indeed, the company
Bibby Offshore Hosts Scotland Minister
. Separately, a £250million City Region Deal for Aberdeen was announced by the Prime Minister David Cameron which will see the UK and Scottish governments jointly invest in the area. The City Region Deal agreement includes funding for an energy innovation centre and the expansion of Aberdeen harbour to help the city compete for oil and gas industry decommissioning work. Howard Woodcock, chief executive at Bibby Offshore commented: “As a leading services provider in the offshore oil and gas industry we were delighted to showcase Bibby Offshore’s capabilities and to discuss
New Code Aims to Protect Dolphins near Aberdeen
a Code of Practice to protect Bottlenose dolphins near Aberdeen’s Harbour mouth, and provide guidance to vessels operating in the port. The code has been developed by a joint taskforce who have come together as a result of increased interest in the dolphins. The group includes Aberdeen Harbour Board, East Grampian Coastal Partnership, Police Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage; with expert advice from the University of Aberdeen, RSPB, the Sea Mammal Research Unit and Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Aberdeen is one of the best places in Europe to view dolphins, with RSPB&rsquo
New Dive Support Vessel for N-sea
N-Sea has launched its third diving support vessel, the Edradour, representing a $2.2 million investment for the company to be immediately utilized in its inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) operations in the North Sea, as well as in Holland and Germany. Launched in Aberdeen Harbour at the beginning of the month, the Edradour’s capabilities as a daughter craft will be showcased at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen this week. Similar to its sister vessel, the Aberlour, the Edradour features added capability and redundancy, making it ideally suited for restricted area access around offshore vessels
Aquatic Celebrates 40 Years in the North Sea
Aquatic Engineering and Construction Ltd, informs it will celebrate its 40-year anniversary of operating in the North Sea with an event to be held aboard the grand 'Gulden Leeuw' tall ship docked at Aberdeen Harbour on Thursday, 24 April, 2014, including a short cruise followed by an evening reception. Aquatic explains that it continues to develop a strong global reputation for its ability to lay flexible and semi-rigid product on the seabed. With wide experience of both off and onshore installations, transpooling and recovery and decommissioning. The company is part of Acteon’s wider
Fugro EMU to Prepare EIA for Aberdeen Harbor Expansion
Fugro EMU, with support from the Waterman Group, has been appointed to undertake a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and prepare an Environmental Statement (ES) in relation to the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour. This potential expansion will involve the construction of a new facility in Nigg Bay to the south of the existing harbour. Fugro EMU is providing overall project management and coordination of the EIA and ES with the support of the Waterman Group, who are managing and coordinating the terrestrial elements of the EIA. Aberdeen Harbour has links with over 39 countries worldwide
First Minister Launches Bibby Offshore New HQ
First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, officially opened subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore’s new purpose-built headquarters, Atmosphere One. The company recently relocated from Aberdeen Harbour to the new office facility at Prospect Park, Westhill, to provide Bibby Offshore with the additional capacity necessary to support its significant increase in staff numbers and services, as Bibby Offshore’s operations expand both in the U.K. and internationally. Bibby Offshore is on track to achieve a turnover of £220 million by the end of 2013 and plans to increase this
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