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North Star reports it has officially named and handed over its latest service operations vessel (SOV), the Grampian Tweed, completing the company’s fleet of dedicated ships serving the Dogger Bank Wind Farm on long-term charter.

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A leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has announced it has appointed Craig Bradley as Head of Innovation Services.

The OEUK’s HSE Conference 2025, sponsored by Harbour Energy and TotalEnergies, will take place on 6 February 2025, at P&J Live, Aberdeen. The event is said to be a must for all health, safety & environment professionals across the energy sector.

Denso a leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technologies, has announced the Protal 7125, a high-build liquid coating specifically formulated for use in low-temperature environments.

ABL Group has announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Brazil-based naval architecture and engineering consultancy, Proper Marine, which will be merged with ABL Group’s design and engineering arm, Longitude.

Following the MoU signed with Norwegian company Ocean-Power in June 2024, SBM Offshore has announced an initial equity investment in Ocean-Power. As a result of this investment, SBM Offshore holds a minority ownership in Ocean-Power AS, and has appointed one director who has joined the company Board.

Aker Solutions has announced it has awarded ABB a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the 560 MW Green Volt floating offshore wind project in the UK, led by Vårgrønn and Flotation Energy. Green Volt, located 80km off the coast of Peterhead in Northeast Scotland, aims to become the first commercial-scale floating wind farm in Europe and will contribute to the decarbonisation of the UK energy system.

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Editor's Comment 

The Chancellor’s recent Budget statement reflects the delicate balancing act required to manage national finances while laying foundations for future growth. While there are encouraging elements for the UK’s manufacturing sector, the immediate cost implications raise significant challenges for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Having attended Maintec at the NEC on 5-6 June as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024, it was evident that there was a considerable amount of new technology and educational content on display.

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