Offshore Wind: Building the UK’s First Nearshore Artificial Nesting Structures
monopile installation. By integrating data from motion reference units and global satellite navigation systems, Starfix ensured the barge and support vessel were always stable and precisely aligned.This level of accuracy was essential for the safe and consistent placement of the structures. Using this technology meant the installation team could rely on a single point of reference for critical data, reducing uncertainty and streamlining operations.Meanwhile, InclinoCam used twin cameras and intelligent visual recognition algorithms to measure verticality during hammering. This provided the hammer operator
NKT Expands Swedish Cable Accessories Plant Amid Rising Demand
NKT has completed the construction of a new test hall, the expansion of production capacity, and a new office building at its cable accessories factory in Sweden to support the high demand for high-voltage power cable accessories in Europe.The new facilities in Alingsas are now fully operational, enhancing both the factory’s capacity and its technical capabilities.NKT already had strong testing facilities at the site, but the latest expansion introduces highly anticipated capacity and opens new possibilities for testing power cable accessories up to 640 kV.The company develops, produces and
GE Vernova, Seatrium Ink TenneT Deal for 2.2GW North Sea Grid Link
agreement with TenneT.The BalWin5 system will include an offshore converter platform, an onshore converter station in Bremen-Werderland, and a combined 325-kilometre cable route. Commissioning is planned for 2032.GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems division will deliver the complete HVDC technology and both converter stations, including control and protection systems designed to stabilize high-capacity power flows from distant offshore wind farms. Seatrium will design, build, transport and install the offshore platform, with fabrication to begin in 2026 across its Singapore and Batam yards
Fincantieri, WSense Team to Bring 'IoUT' Tech to Maritime Infrastructure
Fincantieri is advancing its push into high-tech maritime infrastructure through a new agreement with WSense, a fast-growing underwater technology scale-up specializing in subsea communication and environmental monitoring systems. The partnership—signed by Giorgio Bellipanni, CEO of Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, and WSense CEO Chiara Petrioli—aims to integrate real-time underwater sensing and Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT) capabilities into major port and coastal projects.Under the collaboration, WSense’s underwater acoustic communication networks and advanced
Orbital Marine Power Secures $9.31m Investment
of Nova Scotia recently awarded Orbital and Eauclaire Tidal Ltd significant new tidal energy licenses through the province’s 2025 procurement process.Orbital harnesses tidal energy along the UK coast, from Orkney to the Isle of Wight, sourcing its materials and manufacturing domestically. The technology is the most advanced of its kind, engineered to withstand and operate in the harshest of conditions, promising to supply predictable power from the world’s tidal streams and ocean currents, regardless of the weather. Orbital is set to double its turbine orderbook, already having secured
CorPower Ocean Takes Charge of $35M Wave Energy Project off UK
work planned in U.K. waters.The POWER-Farm EU Project, supported by a $22.1 million (€19 million) Horizon Europe grant, will demonstrate the survivability, reliability and performance of wave energy systems at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Scotland.The initiative focuses on proving technology readiness for commercial deployment and accelerating volume manufacturing across Europe.Partners include EMEC, the University of Edinburgh, Ocean Energy Europe, Renewable Risk Advisers, and Kristinehamn Teknik & Service.CorPower said the program reinforces Europe’s position in clean-energy
Kongsberg Maritime Secures LARS Contract with Sea1 Offshore
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a major contract with Sea1 Offshore to deliver Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for the company’s four new offshore construction vessels. Each vessel will be equipped with two advanced LARS units, supporting subsea construction and ROV operations.The scope of supply per vessel includes two telescopic A-frames, fully electrical umbilical winches, energy efficient hydraulic power units, and a dedicated control system. Each system offers a safe working load of 15 tonnes (vehicle dry weight) and winch cable capacity of 4,500 meters, ensuring robust performance for
EMEC Completes Tidal, Hydrogen and Battery Demonstration
A world-first demonstration combining tidal power, battery storage, and hydrogen production has been completed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland.The demonstration successfully integrated three technologies – Orbital Marine Power’s O2 tidal turbine, vanadium flow batteries supplied by Invinity Energy Systems, and an ITM Power 670 kW electrolyser, at EMEC’s onshore site on the island of Eday.Multiple energy flow scenarios were trialed. During high generation periods, power from the O2 was used to charge the battery system, supply electricity directly to
Miros, Marine Tech Agree to Develop Next-Gen Marine Sensing Systems
performance optimization and offshore wind operations.“This agreement marks the beginning of what we believe will be a transformative partnership for both companies.“Marine Technologies has a remarkable track record in vessel control and, by combining their systems expertise with our sensor technology, we can efficiently bring powerful new capabilities to vessel operators worldwide. Driving safer, more efficient, and more sustainable offshore operations is core to Miros’ being, and this MoU further solidifies that mission,” said Marius Five Aarset, CEO of Miros.MT, which is owned
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