Whatever happened to the tidal energy sector? Given the relatively muted press coverage, compared to the column inches devoted to offshore wind farms, you’d be forgiven for thinking that tidal energy capture projects had tailed off somewhat in the past few years – though this is far from being the case. Perhaps wave turbines are […]
The energy transition is without doubt one of the most complex issues of our time. An accelerated growth of renewable energy is needed to meet the challenge and floating offshore wind promises to play a significant role in the required move towards clean energy. Approximately 80% of the ocean’s wind resource potential is found in […]
Profiled at Seawork 2022, the offshore wind farm vessel Seacat Columbia doesn’t look that novel from the quayside – until you get a proper look at the far side of the boat, writes Stevie Knight. The BAR30-class vessel’s asymmetrical design may be surprising, “but the hull is 30% more efficient than a similar capacity cat […]
In recent years, there has been a focus on servicing deepwater offshore wind farms located far from shore, necessitating the construction and commissioning of larger, more stable CTVs and SOVs. However, accessing some of the smaller wind farms in shallower waters can also be a challenge. Take the 60MW Scroby Sands turbine array, located 2.5km off […]
Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has unveiled its RAptor 2400 concept, comprising a crew transfer vessel (CTV) designed to run on green methanol. Developed with the support of the Carbon Trust, UK and its Offshore Wind Accelerator programme, the catamaran will offer an alternative to diesel-electric and LNG-fuelled powertrains, both of which can bump up boat […]
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Norwegian naval architect ESNA’s incorporation of surface effect ship (SES) design into offshore operations found additional form in the Q1 launch of the hybrid-powered CWind Pioneer.