ADNOC L&S, SeaOwl Designing Unmanned Supply Vessels for Offshore Operations
Bureau Veritas (BV), a company specializing in testing, inspection, and certification, to facilitate obtaining the necessary navigation permits from the UAE maritime transportation affairs.Xavier Génin, CEO of SeaOwl said: “After the success of our Proof of Concept supported by the French Government, we are delighted to join forces with ADNOC L&S to bring a new era of sustainable logistics operations through digital automatization. This project will create strong ties with the UAE industrial landscape, as we plan to engage many other UAE players in this exciting journey.&rdquo
France's RTE Taps Fugro for Geotechnical Survey for Offshore Wind Substations in Mediterranean Sea
Geo-data from Fugro’s investigations will be used to develop a comprehensive ground model which will include the integration of previously acquired geophysical data. This will be used by RTE and developers as input for future tenders and OSS designs.These offshore developments are part of the French government’s plans to accelerate the growth of offshore wind power in France, with each of the two sites having a capacity of 750MW
Polar POD Project Enters Shipyard Construction Phase in France
Metal joint venture was selected: Piriou shipyards for the construction of the main deck in Brittany, France, and 3C Metal for the construction of the truss, the torus, the bottom box and final assembly in Cape Town, South Africa.The construction of the Polar POD has received funding from the French government under the management of the National Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche) under the future investment program integrated into France 2030, an investment plan which focuses on sectors of France’s industrial future by the year 2030).What are the partners saying?Jean-Louis
Steel Cut for 1st LNG-fueled Ship in France
technology for the benefit of the entire industry. This is a key element in our journey towards zero-emissions operations both at sea and ashore.”Led by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, PACBOAT is based on a cutting-edge SOFC technology developed and patented by the CEA. It is funded by the French government’s Investments for the Future Program (PIA) and supported by ADEME, the French Environment and Energy Management Agency.Additionally, it is part of the Ecorizon R&D program dedicated to the energy and environmental efficiency of ships and launched in 2008 by Chantiers de l’Atlantique
France Eyes Role as Tidal Energy Powerhouse
tidal technology, and it has an existing offshore supply-chain ready for action. A tender for tidal energy will see the first manufacturing plants come to France, creating a strong domestic industry, with significant export opportunities globally”, said Mr Gruet. “The French Government has clearly recognized this opportunity and it will be up to the sector to demonstrate the readiness of the technology and the progress achieved in the first pilot farms. We look forward to discussing the design of the tender, to ensure fast deployment and best use of public finances&rdquo
New Heavyweight Torpedo Enters Final Development
coast. The F21 torpedo is being developed by European naval defense and marine renewable energies technology company DCNS, who performed the qualification firing in a secured maritime area under the authority of program leader Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), the French Government Defense procurement and technology agency responsible for the program management, development and purchase of weapon systems for the French military. The F21 heavyweight torpedo was designed to neutralize enemy vessels and submarines. With a range in excess of 50km and a speed greater
Scorpene Submarine Data Leak: Setback to Indian Navy
data detailing the combat and stealth capabilities of the Indian Navy’s soon-to-be-inducted Scorpene submarines. The government thinks that the leak of the detailed plans for the stealth submarines of the Indian Navy, built by the French military manufacturer DCNS (in which the French government has majority stakes), is a matter of serious concern. 'The Australian' newspaper on Thursday uploaded a fresh tranche of leaked documents relating to information about operating instructions of underwater warfare system of the six Scorpene submarines which are being built in India
DCNS Predicts Turning Point for Tidal Power
; "We aim to win a 20 to 25 percent market share," he added. France has a long coastline, but only one major site on the western tip of Normandy, with a 3 to 4 GW potential, of which about 1.5 GW could be commercially operated at the moment. Kalanquin called on the French government to speed up planned tenders for tidal current turbine farms, with commercially viable scale of more than 100 MW. DCNS will install 7 pilot turbines in Raz Blanchard for EDF in 2018. General Electric-Alstom was also selected to install turbines there for Engie. ($1 = 0.6754 pounds) (
Technip, FMC Target Oil Services 'Big League' with Merger Deal
to move their legal headquarters to lower-tax jurisdictions, a practice which has caused an outcry in the United States. "We didn't build this for tax reasons," he said. "Choosing London was firstly about having a neutral territory for both companies." The French government, which holds a stake of about 5.2 percent, indicated it would ensure the company and its management teams maintained a strong presence in France. "There will be very clear commitments about preserving a foothold in France over the long term," a source at the economy ministry
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