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📅 [#SaveTheDate] 17 October 2024 | #WEBINAR: Marines Dune Dynamics and Offshore Wind Farms 🕑 2:00pm - 3:30pm (CEST) 📌 https://lnkd.in/e44_WZAq ❔ Why better understanding marine dune dynamics is essential for offshore wind farm development? Marine dunes, whether tidal or non-tidal, are highly variable sedimentary structures relatively frequent in the North Sea and the English Channel, where future offshore farms are planned. Because of their movements, they can lead to scour around foundations (monopile or substation) and burying or exposure of cables, thus having implications for the design, implementation, longevity and safety of offshore renewable energy devices. 💡 To predict the dunes impact on offshore wind farm components, the #MODULLES R&D project worked on modelling marine dune dynamics and their interaction with the #OWF infrastructures at different scales. The project also investigated the future needs to combine physical and ecological aspect of the marine dunes and understand their resilience after the construction phase. 🔎 Join this webinar to find out about the main results of the project:  • Small-scall numerical modelling of the sediment transport close to a monopile • Large-scale modelling and interactions between marine dunes and OWF infrastructures • Investigation of the dune resilience in an ORE context • Results transfer to the ORE sector (Conclusion by RTE) ➡ Register now: https://lnkd.in/e44_WZAq France Énergies Marines, EDF Renouvelables, École nationale des ponts et chaussées, #LHSV, RTE Réseau de Transport d'Electricité, Université de Caen Normandie, Grenoble INP - UGA, #LEGI, Université Le Havre Normandie, Mines Paris - PSL, Shom, FEBUS Optics, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen #marinedunes #modelling #offshorewind #research #scour #offshore #ecosystem

You really have to applaud Foundation Zero for their research into solutions that will help decarbonise yachting. But even more inspirational, is their commitment to share the information for the benefit of yachting and other industries. Bravo!... Will others follow suit? Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association #superyachts #yachting #environment #zerocarbonyachting #alternativefuels #carbonemissions #superyacht2030 #innovation #future #technology #alternativeenergy #sustainability

Foundation Zero releases yet another study of their major R&D work, which is shared open source with the yachting community to learn from, avoid double R&D work and, in my view, to set new standards. I highly recommend the yachting community to follow this visionary group! This is not a concept, project zero is actually in build at Vitters Shipyard and has intense involvement of who else than Dykstra Naval Architects and VRIPACK DESIGN. Why would not all sailing yachts be equipped with a hydrogeneration system? New build and retrofitting! Why stop at using wind for propulsion if it can also be harvested at the same time for the hotel load's energy demand? In the spirit of use the resources that are at one's disposal and not waste anything of it.. If Project Zero, with no combustion engines onboard, not even needs shore power when in the marina, it can obtain the best Yacht Environmental Transparency Index score as its operational phase requires no external energy source other than wind, solar and heat. Wow!

Unleashing the power of ocean research for a sustainable future, the The University of Western Australia Coastal and Offshore Research Lab (CORL) drives innovation and discovery in marine science and conservation. This unique facility offers large-scale research capabilities, simulating various ocean environments from the surface to the seabed. Equipped with world-class technology such as the Large-Scale Wave Flume and O-Tube, CORL facilitates groundbreaking research across the blue economy, focusing on coastal protection and offshore renewable energy solutions. Notable projects include designing wind power farms tailored to Australian conditions, addressing challenges unique to the Southern Ocean, and testing submarine cables for efficient electricity transportation. CORL champions innovation in artificial reef development, collaborating with Subcon to create modular reef designs that serve as vital habitats for marine life and contribute to coastal protection by dissipating wave energy. Partnerships with industry leaders like MMA Offshore have led to the successful deployment of artificial reefs in Western Australia and beyond, demonstrating the tangible impact of research collaborations on real-world challenges. As a hub for marine innovation, CORL leverages its state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to drive transformative change, fostering collaboration between researchers and industry stakeholders for a sustainable blue economy. #channel9 #Guruproductions #9NOW #innovation #JTSI

Exciting progress on the future of floating offshore wind! 🌊   NIRAS is proud to be part of the pioneering INF4INITY project (Integrated Designs for Future Floating Offshore Wind Farm Technology), working on Nature Inclusive Designs (NID) to enhance biodiversity in floating offshore wind farms. By rethinking underwater component design, we aim to create climate-friendly, productive environments that support marine life - like fish, corals and mussels - while ensuring structural safety and long-term operational efficiency🌱🐟🦪   Several teams of NIRAS specialists within marine biology and engineering has in collaboration with Technische Universität Braunschweig been cataloguing nature inclusive design solutions and evaluating the potential across Europe's diverse marine ecosystem 🌎 The goal? To foster reef growth around wind farm foundations and create protected habitats for marine species🌿   “To make informed recommendations we had to answer many complex questions. Simply choosing from existing designs wasn’t enough. Each ecosystem is unique, and one design may work well in one region but not in another. We had to consider which species would colonise the structures, how to minimise impact on marine mammals and birds, and how engineering could maximise the structures benefit to marine life. The question is, should we invest in additional features like artificial reefs or modify existing designs to be both functional and nature-inclusive?” said Björn Andersson, Consultant and PhD in Marine Biology.   The findings in the catalogue were presented at the #RENEW2024 conference this Wednesday, and if you are interested in knowing more about the concept, please read here🔗https://lnkd.in/e4P3spWx 📷GICON® Group #GREENsition #INFINITY #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy

I am delighted to share our review paper titled "A review on mooring lines and anchors of floating marine structures" published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews - a high-impact journal with an Impact Factor of 15.9. This comprehensive review is the result of collaborative efforts with Hans Petter Jostad and Zefeng Zhou at NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Prof. Zhen Gao at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Prof. Lizhong Wang and Prof. Zhen Guo at Zhejiang University. This paper is supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) project from the European Commission and the SFI BLUES project from the Research Council of Norway (Norges forskningsråd). In this paper, we present the latest advancements in the research and application of mooring lines & anchors, and crucial issues related to design and analysis for floating marine structures. Key highlights include: o  Applications and characteristics of floating structures: a review of various floating structures, comparing different types of floaters based on their unique characteristics. o  Mooring system classification: exploration of different classifications of mooring systems, with detailed discussions on shared mooring lines and anchors. o  Design principles and analysis methodologies: a summary of essential design principles and methodologies for analysing mooring systems. o  Mooring line components: examination of the components of mooring lines, introducing various modelling and analysis methods. o  Seabed trenches and safety: an in-depth look at seabed trenches, identifying them as a critical threat to mooring safety. o  Anchoring system and whole-life design concept: a comparison of different anchors based on their capacities and installation methods, highlighting the benefits of adopting novel whole-life analyses for anchors. This review provides a guide on further research and practical applications of moorings and anchors, promoting more precise design and potentially reducing costs in the deployment of floating wind turbines.     We invite you to read our paper and join the conversation on the future of floating marine structures. Your insights and feedback would be greatly appreciated! https://lnkd.in/dByFyQQD #Mooringsystem #floatingwindturbine #mooringline #anchor #marinestructure #designandanalysis #review #ngi #marieskłodowskacurieactions #SFIBLUES #DNV 

Minister Andrew Parsons (Industry, Energy & Technology, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada) talks to Marine Technology TV about (amongst many other things) the spaces and places and people at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador/Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland that he finds "instrumental" in the province's maritime success. ▶ https://lnkd.in/eNRtzYCg "Our province has been shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. It can be extremely cold, extremely unforgiving. If it works here, it will work anywhere. The technology we [develop and] use here can be adapted to anywhere else in the world. We are adaptive, we're nimble, we're problem solvers. And at the end of the day, we are collaborative." Featuring: The Launch, Marine Institute Paul Brett Christopher Hearn Lesley James

✨ This week Bodil Wesenberg Lauridsen and Paul Knutz represented GEUS at the 10th Danish Offshore Technology Conference in Copenhagen. 👉 They presented results from their exciting research project, which explores the potential for establishing a baseline for methane escape in the North Sea. 🌿 The project is important both in connection with the closing down of active HC production and future offshore CO2 storage in the Danish sector of the North Sea. ⭐ The work is in carried out in collaboration with Katrine Elnegaard Hansen and Lasse Tésik Prins from GEUS and Hans Røy from Aarhus University. 🌟 The study is funded by DTU Offshore - Danish Offshore Technology Centre #North_Sea #CO2_storage #methane #Denmark

VESSEL DESIGN: Scripps Institution of Oceanography's hydrogen-hybrid research vessel gets American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) approval The ship will feature a #hydrogen #fuelcell propulsion system that will enable it to operate with no #greenhousegas or other #emissions for 75% of its missions – and for all of its time operating in state waters. For longer missions farther offshore, extra power will be provided by clean-running modern diesel generators. “Our goal is to produce a fully capable ocean-going research vessel that meets the needs of our scientists and students, and demonstrate that this can be done in a way that absolutely minimizes its impact on our environment,” said Bruce Appelgate, associate director of Scripps and head of ship operations and marine technical support. “This will be a world-class #oceanographic research vessel that aligns with our institutional values for protecting the planet." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9jjcjJf #Marine #Maritime #Electrification #Decarbonization #Sustainability #Environment #Technology #Transportation #EHMExpo #EHMXNA #ukimediaevents

🌊 MARIN's Commitment to Sustainable Shipping: Updates from MENENS Project! 🌊 MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of maritime innovation through projects like MENENS, part of their overarching ambition, "Better Ship, Blue Oceans." In MENENS, MARIN’s leading the charge as an independent knowledge partner, focusing on knowledge and tool development to realize climate-neutral and zero-emission ships. Here's a glimpse into their involvement and the tasks they're undertaking in MENENS: 1️⃣ Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technologies: In collaboration with partners, MARIN’s delving into the world of ICE technologies. From existing to upcoming innovations, they're exploring their potential impact on shipping and how they can be modelled and applied. 2️⃣ Propulsion, Power & Energy (PPE) System Simulation and Testing: Their focus extends to the performance of methanol power converters within larger propulsion, power, and energy systems. Through their Zero Emission Lab (ZEL) and virtual counterpart (v-ZEL), they're developing testing capabilities to understand system behaviour and assess emission reduction solutions effectively. 3️⃣ Model Based System Engineering (MBSE): With alternative fuel solutions comes the challenge of integration and interfacing. They're investigating how MBSE can streamline the ship design process, ensuring traceability and consistency to mitigate risks associated with technical readiness levels and operational capabilities. 4️⃣ Hydrodynamic Tool Chain Development: Energy transition isn't just about alternative fuels—it's also about maximizing energy efficiency. Collaborating with Van Oossanen, they're enhancing hydrodynamic tools to accurately predict a ship's propulsive power needs early in the design stage, empowering naval architects to make informed decisions. These tasks align directly with MARIN's Technology Plan and foster collaboration across projects like SH2IPDRIVE and joint industry initiatives. Together, they're shaping the future of sustainable maritime transportation. During March we will explore some of these topics further. Stay tuned for MENENS MARIN updates.🌊⚓ For more information reach out to Christian Veldhuis. #MENENS #MARIN #Methanol #BetterShipBlueOceans #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #MaritimeInnovation #ZeroEmissionShipping