Autonomy: Inside the Building of Ocean Infinity’s Armada Fleet
to work with industry jointly on.Another area that will develop is berthing. Unlike past USVs, these vessels will not be able to be put on a trailer and driven to a port for deployment. In some cases they’ll be able to sail into a port or harbor themselves (under remote pilot control), where local suppliers could support refueling. In busier waters, a crewed pilot vessel would come out and escort the USV into port. The company will also have a field team, to go out and support berthing, says Hook.“In building Armada, we really tried to address that. The biggest change is scale. A 21 m vessel
Sustainable Marine Floats Out 'Next-Gen' Tidal Energy Platform in Canada
;s Minister of Natural Resources. “This is how we build our clean energy future.”"The construction and launch of Sustainable Marine’s floating in-stream tidal technology is a significant milestone for Canada’s marine renewable energy sector. The project has engaged many local suppliers and offers a sustainable and clean solution for electricity production using a local resource. Projects and innovation like this are central to building Canada’s Blue Economy,” said Elisa Obermann Executive Director of Marine Renewables CanadaSustainable Marine said that The PLAT-I
Acteon's MENCK to Provide Piling Hammers for Boskalis' Offshore Wind Assignment in Taiwan
the Taiwanese region where we are continuously increasing our presence through equipment development, strategic partnerships and deployment of localized personnel. "Our track-record is growing and is enhanced by Acteon’s partnership with DWTEK in Taiwan. DWTEK will assist us with local suppliers, importation/customs and personnel work permits, and Visas.”MENCK will be providing a piling hammer spread including two 1200 KJ hammers with associated powerpacks and winches
Canada Invests in Its First Floating Tidal Energy Array
Director, Marine Renewables Canada, said, "Tidal energy is a prime example of a sector and clean technology that can spur economic development while helping Canada achieve its goals to reduce carbon emissions and act on climate change. Sustainable Marine has already successfully engaged local suppliers in its Grand Passage project, and this new project at FORCE creates more opportunities, particularly for firms with experience from other marine industries such as offshore oil and gas that are looking to diversify their business into renewable energy."
Taiwan: The Next Battleground for Offshore Wind
Taiwanese firms China Steel Cooperation and Taipower.After awarding 3.8 GW capacity on Monday, a further 2 GW will be allocated through a competitive price tender this summer. Monday's auction had included an assessment of factors such as the amount of local content included.European firms want local suppliers to avoid the cost of shipping bulky equipment used in the turbines from Europe."The requirements for local content are increasing step by step," said Andreas Nauen, offshore chief executive for Siemens Gamesa, adding some European equipment would initially be used.Siemens Gamesa is
Statoil Awards Askeladd Development Contracts
glycol) pipeline and two manifolds will be installed in 2020. In addition, Ocean Installer will fabricate and install four spools and protective structures and carry out tie-ins and ready-for-operation activities. The operations will mainly be mobilised from Hammerfest, and will give spinoffs for local suppliers. Both Subsea 7 and Ocean Installer have previously been awarded similar contracts for the Johan Castberg development. There will be synergy effects between the two projects that are key developments for the Norwegian continental shelf and for North Norway in the years ahead. "Statoil&rsquo
Mooring Research Makes Waves with EcoSPRAY Tidal Platform
and minimal environmental impact. It is important to understand the effects of wind, current, and waves on dynamic platform motion and mooring systems in early stage engineering design of the projects. The EcoSPRAY platform was collaboratively designed and built by DSA, Fundy Tidal, and local suppliers Clare Machine Works (Meteghan, NS) and Bear River Plastics (Cornwallis, NS). The experiment includes state of the art equipment to measure motion, mooring line loads, wind speeds, tidal currents, and wave conditions. The platform is equipped with a drag plate to simulate the thrust created by
GAC Takes Care of ‘Maersk Deliverer’ at Ngqura
over two shifts. As no transport is available from Ngqura, it had to be mobilized from Port Elizabeth. GAC was also asked to arrange and oversee the delivery of bunker fuels to the ‘Maersk Deliverer’ by ship-to-ship transfer before departure. When it transpired that the two local suppliers licensed for such an operation at Ngqura were unable to meet the demand, due to the large quantity required, GAC obtained a temporary bunkering license on behalf of the bunker supplier. Strong matchThanks to careful preparation and coordination of the many complex elements involved, the rig&rsquo
ABB Orders Cable-laying Vessel
contract for Kleven, in a time where shipbuilding contracts in general are few.” He said, “Adding to our orderbook yet another contract for markets outside the traditional offshore segment is also of great importance.” Other contributors to the project include a number of local suppliers from the maritime cluster on the Norwegian northwest coast, including Brunvoll, Hareid Group and ABB Marine in Ulsteinvik.
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