New Method To Evaluate Ecological Impact Of Offshore Activities
A recently published study from the University of Aberdeen has revealed a new approach to evaluating the ecological impacts of offshore activities.
By integrating a dynamic ecosystem model with a comprehensive ecosystem services database the team, which includes researchers from the Plymouth Marine Laboratory aim to accurately forecast the environmental consequences of fisheries displacement and broader ecosystem-level changes resulting from offshore wind farm development.
The scientists says that this new methodology will have the ability to support marine spatial planners to balance and minimise conflicts and tensions amongst existing and future planned marine uses of natural resources.
The proposed methodology also provides an approach to integrating the relative value of Marine Net Gain (i.e a conservation approach that ensures human activities in marine environments result in a measurable net positive impact on biodiversity) interventions in terms of wider Natural Capital Accounting.
This will further progress understanding of ecosystem services and market-based approaches which will enable stakeholders to access and compare global studies on the environmental and socio-economic outcomes of offshore wind farm developments.
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Tidal Transit’s Newest CTV Christened Ahead Of Maiden Charter
Anthea Luna, the latest addition to Tidal Transit’s fleet of purpose- built crew transfer vessels (CTVs), was christened in May having commenced her first contract with the Belgian offshore wind farm operator C-Power in March.
The new WindFlex 27 Quad IPS model, delivered by Singapore- based Penguin International in March, will provide essential service and maintenance support to Thornton Bank wind farm. Situated 30km off the Belgian coast, Thornton Bank was the country’s first wind farm to enter operations and consists of 54 wind turbines generating 325 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity.
Based on the C-Power’s positive previous experience with Volvo Penta IPS propulsion the company chartered Anthea Luna before arrival. Tailored to suit C-Power’s specific requirements, she has high fuel efficiency and durability to accommodate Thornton Bank’s distance from the shore. Her future-proofed hull design and onboard systems also make her ‘electric-ready’ - retrofittable to run on zero-emissions power as the industry transitions to electrification.
Verlume Bolsters US Sales Plans With Key Partner Appointment
Verlume, the world leader in subsea batteries and power management systems, has appointed C.A. Richards & Associates, Inc (C.A. Richards) as its latest business development partner in the United States of America.
Houston-based C.A. Richards will represent Verlume, spearheading business development efforts to build relationships and generate qualified leads in the offshore oil and gas sector.
The partnership forms a key pillar of Verlume’s global expansion strategy with the USA and the Gulf representing a high-growth market for its Charge seabed battery system.
Verlume’s Charge rechargeable subsea battery and power management system is uniquely positioned to address power remediation challenges within brownfield sites. This includes where subsea umbilicals have failed or where FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) units need to disconnect from the subsea system.
The company’s Axonn intelligent energy management system is the only such technology of its kind available on the market, enabling stable power output to multiple subsea assets through its unique integration of hardware and software systems.
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