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WindFloat Atlantic, the semisubmersible #floatingoffshorewind farm offshore Portugal’s west coast, is entering its fourth year of service. OW Ocean Winds, the joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE which developed this pilot project using floaters designed by Principle Power, is now moving ahead with a second floating pre-commercial project in the Mediterranean Sea #offshore southwest France, Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion. Fabrication of the three floating structures is underway and installation should follow in 2024/25. Offshore magazine sought the views of Tiago Duarte, Head of Floating Foundations at #OceanWinds, on the innovations behind the two projects, the operating experience at WindFloat Atlantic to date, and the potential lessons for the larger-scale commercial floating offshore wind developments set to go forward later this decade. Read more by Jeremy Beckman, Offshore's London editor, at https://lnkd.in/dgFUKaYd. #offshorewind #floatingwind #windenergy #windpower #offshoreindustry #offshoreenergy #portugal #windfarms #windfloatatlantic #OffshoreMagazine #EndeavorBusinessMedia

Here today at the Maritime Industry Australia Ltd conference, "Blueprint for a maritime nation" to speak with fellow panelists on the topic "Offshore Wind, the changing face of Australian offshore activity". if you are here, please come and say hello! #offshorewind #windenergy #maritimeindustry #opportunity

Operating for the Directorate General for Energy and Climate (DGEC), Météo-France has selected Akrocean to collect offshore wind, wave, and current data for potential offshore wind farm sites in France. The framework contract won by Akrocean includes several measurement campaigns that will be conducted on all the French coastlines over four years, according to the needs and the de-risking schedule issued by the French government. They will be carried out using a fleet of floating LiDAR buoys, for a minimum period of twelve months. These campaigns can be extended for a further twelve months. “We’ve had the opportunity to develop our oceanographic offering with the additional local content provided by Energie de La Lune. We will continue in this way, to use local maritime resources, which are necessary for deployments at sea,” said Marine Colin, Project Manager. This is not the first time Météo-France awarded a contract to Akrocean. In 2020, the company secured a contract to supply floating LiDARs for future offshore wind projects in France. France has set a target of reaching 18 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2035 and 40 GW by 2050. The country’s first commercial-scale wind farm, the 480 MW Saint-Nazaire, was fully commissioned in November 2022. https://lnkd.in/enqKchNg

DID YOU KNOW that the North Sea has some of the roughest weather conditions in the world, with ice, extreme cold and harsh storms?    Check out this article to learn more about how Norwegian companies, like Origo Solutions, Saga Subsea AS, Cranemaster, UPTIME INTERNATIONAL AS and Ex-tech Group AS are using their experience to make offshore wind technologically and financially viable.  Read the article on BusinessNorway.com: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSWr84KY   #FOW #OffshoreWind #technology #StrongerTogether  

A giant floating wind turbine breaks loose at sea and drifts towards shipping: what now? ◾ Foreign agents have sabotaged a floating wind turbine and the towering structure has now escaped its moorings and is careening towards a tanker in a busy shipping lane. How do you regain control of it and avoid catastrophe? A competition has launched looking for answers. ◾ Floating turbines are taking wind power to waters and depths that were previously impossible to reach, opening up huge new swathes of ocean as a potential home for green power generation. ◾ Floating platforms can tackle these depths because rather than resting on solid foundations down to the seabed they are connected by mooring lines and anchors that can reach far further down ◾ Developer Corio Generation and Norwegian power producer Å Energi have launched a competition inviting start-ups to resolve a lingering and troubling question regarding the structures that keep the colossal turbines – potentially hundreds of metres tall – in place. What if they break? ◾ “While it may be very unlikely to happen,” the problem of how to take back control of a floating wind turbine that has escaped its anchorage remains “one of the challenges to be solved” for the industry, said Jarle Dyrdal, head of offshore wind at A Energi. ◾ Corio and Å Energi, which are partners on a floating offshore wind project in the Norwegian North Sea, are he said therefore “seeking input on how to develop innovative and effective approaches to tackling such a scenario.” ◾ Floating wind turbines often operate in “high-risk areas, such as seismic zones and busy shipping lanes,” says a briefing for the competition. This raises the “significant challenge of managing emergencies, including partial or complete mooring system failures.” ◾ “This calls for innovative solutions that ensure the safety of personnel, protect assets, and preserve the environment, all without necessitating the physical transfer of offshore personnel to these compromised structures.” ◾ The winner of the competition will be announced at the Floating Wind Days conference in Haugesund, Norway, at the end of May, and then work with experts at the companies to further develop the winning concept. The source: RECHARGE #energyticslimited #energyefficiency #renewableenergy #windenergy #floatinwindturbin

🆕 On December 13th, MAREWIND proudly launched the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐨𝐏), a dynamic space designed for collaboration and knowledge-sharing 📽 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSMef5GJ We extend a warm invitation to #companies, #research organisations, and #policymakers in the #offshore domain to join us in exploring synergies and building on the momentum of MAREWIND results. 💨⚡️🌊   𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐏: 🔹 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴:  Dive into the collective wisdom of industry leaders and experts.  🔹  𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: Explore opportunities to advance anticorrosion, anti-erosion, predictive maintenance and recyclability in offshore wind farm turbines  🔹 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴: Make offshore wind a key element in your research and future investments. 📝 If your answer is '𝐘𝐄𝐒'  to any of these questions, we invite you to respond to this questionnaire and let us know your interests ➡ https://lnkd.in/ekaamESB ◾ Is lifecycle extension of offshore wind farms a top priority for you❓ ◾Are you interested in discovering novel solutions regarding recyclability of wind farm components❓ ◾Are offshore structures a focal point in your research or future investments❓ 🤝 We'll reach out to you, connecting you with our experts and uncovering synergies together ❗  #clusteringevent #cop #offshorewind #maintenance #circulareconomy #sustainability #windenergy #coatings #newmaterials

𝗘𝗻𝗕𝗪 & 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘆’𝘀 ‘𝗜𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲’: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 ⛴️ EnBW & Wallaby Boats unveil ‘Impulse’: An innovative offshore transfer vessel redefining safety & efficiency. Set to power Baltic 2 Wind Farm, it’s the first commercial ship with a suspension system by Nauti-Craft. This unique system enables independent balancing of catamaran hulls, ensuring safe access to offshore wind turbines even in high waves. With a deck that remains calm in passive mode and perfectly balanced in active mode, the vessel transforms wave forces into heat and electrical energy. Integrated photovoltaic panels further reduce operational resources, making ‘Impulse’ a beacon of sustainable innovation. Great news for a greener and safer future! 🌍 🍃 #RoCDrill #Offshore #OffshoreTransfer #CleanEnergy #Safety #Germany #Innovation #EnBw #WallabyBoats #NautiCraft #Impulse #Sustainability #SustainableInnovation #Baltic2Windfarm

Just 2 hours left until our FREE webinar sails into the world of booming #offshorewind! Ready to dive into #renewableenergy? Here's why you can't miss out: > Stay on top of industry trends: Get exclusive insights from top leaders on key factors shaping #vesselperformance, #safety and #sustainability in offshore wind. > Master the challenges: Learn expert strategies to navigate extreme weather conditions and demanding project requirements with finesse. > Explore endless opportunities: Discover innovative solutions and strategies to thrive in the rapidly expanding offshore wind market. Meet our panel of experts: Willem van der Wel, Windcat Luca Pivano, DNV Christian Heidrich, SCHOTTEL Hurry! Secure your spot now and join us: https://lnkd.in/eNUdtH2V #RivieraMaritimeMedia #lastcall #industryinsights #vessels #performance #webinar #shipowner #windcat #crewtransport #ctv #digitaltwin #operationalplanning #propulsiontechnology

One week until our FREE webinar on navigating the booming #offshorewind industry! Are you ready to set sail into the future of #renewableenergy? Here's why you can't miss out on 24 April: - Stay ahead of the curve: Gain exclusive insights from industry leaders on the factors shaping #vesselperformance, #safety, and #sustainability in offshore wind. - Conquer new challenges: Learn how to navigate through extreme weather conditions and demanding project requirements like a pro. - Unlock new opportunities: Discover innovative solutions and strategies to thrive in the rapidly growing offshore wind market. Meet our expert panellists: Willem van der Wel, Windcat Luca Pivano, DNV Christian Heidrich, SCHOTTEL Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eNUdtH2V #RivieraMaritimeMedia #webinaralert #industryinsights #vessels #performance #webinar #shipowner #windcat #crewtransport #ctv #digitaltwin #operationalplanning #propulsiontechnology

𝗘𝗻𝗕𝗪 & 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘆’𝘀 ‘𝗜𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲’: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 ⛴️ EnBW & Wallaby Boats unveil ‘Impulse’: An innovative offshore transfer vessel redefining safety & efficiency. Set to power Baltic 2 Wind Farm, it’s the first commercial ship with a suspension system by Nauti-Craft. This unique system enables independent balancing of catamaran hulls, ensuring safe access to offshore wind turbines even in high waves. With a deck that remains calm in passive mode and perfectly balanced in active mode, the vessel transforms wave forces into heat and electrical energy. Integrated photovoltaic panels further reduce operational resources, making ‘Impulse’ a beacon of sustainable innovation. Great news for a greener and safer future! 🌍 🍃 #RoCDrill #Offshore #OffshoreTransfer #CleanEnergy #Safety #Germany #Innovation #EnBw #WallabyBoats #NautiCraft #Impulse #Sustainability #SustainableInnovation #Baltic2Windfarm