Eastern Edge Robotics, a group composed of Memorial University students enrolled in science, technology, and engineering disciplines, will be competing for the 12th consecutive year in the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center’s 13th Annual International Student ROV Competition. Memorial’s team placed first in 2005, 2006 and 2008 during previous competitions. Teams from around the […]
Adding to the excitement of this year’s event, middle and high school students got an underwater view of their SeaPerch robots as they raced through obstacle courses during the fourth annual SeaPerch National Challenge held May 17 in Hattiesburg, Miss. Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems […]
The deepwater decommissioning challenge in the Gulf of Mexico is approaching fast, prompting concerns that the industry may be unprepared. Several very large jackets greater than 10,000 tons and in water depths of around 1,000 ft or more in the Gulf are in Pre-FEED Status for decommissioning. To date only seven structures have been removed […]
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Marine Current Turbines (MCT) will participate in the forthcoming British Energy Challenge events in Newcastle and Bristol. “We all take energy for granted – but how we make and use it today is one of the most urgent issues facing the UK today.” Marine Current Turbines, a Siemens Business will be exhibiting at ‘The British Energy […]
The Directors of Bombora Wave Power Pty Ltd, Mr. Glen Ryan and Mr. Shawn Ryan, today announced that their novel Wave Energy Converter Device (WECD) has been declared one of five winners of GE’s first ecomagination ANZ Challenge. Bombora was presented its award by Jeffrey Immelt, GE Chairman and CEO in Sydney on the 19th […]
On March 26, 2012, Cameron reached the bottom of the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the Mariana Trench. The recorded depth was 10,898.4 metres (35,756 ft) when the Deepsea Challenger touched down. It was the fourth ever dive to the Challenger Deep and the second manned dive (with a maximum recorded depth slightly less […]
Installing tidal energy devices is both costly and technically challenging, but a new Dynamic Positioning (DP) flat-top barge could be the answer that the industry has been waiting for. Adding DP capability to a versatile flat-top barge offers a real cost effective tidal energy installation solution with multiple benefits. Successfully installing devices in locations with […]
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Stork Technical Services won the ‘Innovation’ accolade at the OCA (Offshore Contractors Association) Challenge Awards for its industry-first hot bolt clamp technology. The Challenge Award for Innovation 2012 honours those who have contributed to business success through innovative practices, products or industry initiatives. Stork was presented with the award by Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for […]
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The Grand Challenge phase of the Scottish Government’s Saltire Prize officially began today, with a launch event in Orkney hosted by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The Saltire Prize is a £10 million marine energy challenge, which will be won by the team that achieves the greatest volume of electrical output in Scottish waters […]
MeyGen is today announcing its entry into the Saltire Prize and welcomes the opportunity to challenge for this significant accolade. Meygen’s entry coincides with the launch of the Saltire Prize Grand Challenge Period, which is being formally announced today in Orkney by Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond. The MeyGen project is the largest tidal energy […]
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