The first initiative from the Wind Innovation Hub – the Accelerating Innovations programme – is now accepting applications for support from high-potential UK companies developing mission-aligned technologies targeting the offshore wind sector. The programme will provide tailored in-kind support, to a maximum value of £100k per organisation, for up to 20 successful applicants.

NextOcean, a Netherlands based provider of offshore vessel motion prediction technology, has announced it has been awarded the contract to supply its motion radar to the ESVAGT NJORD, a dedicated Service Operations Vessel (SOV) commissioned by ESVAGT. The system will support safer, more efficient offshore operations as the vessel continues to provide its services to the operation and maintenance of the Dudgeon windfarm.

Emerson has announced it has launched the TESCOM RC-X motorised injection rate control valve, which supports accurate, repeatable dosing of offshore chemicals to maintain flow assurance for refineries and reduce overall chemical injection costs.

Energy and marine consultancy ABL has announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with shipbroker Baltic Maritime Broker (BMB) – to provide advanced marine assurance and surveying services to support vessel operations in the Baltic Sea.

Technology company Techouse has announced it has successfully completed testing of a newly developed compact once-through steam generator that can enable substantial reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from power and heat production at offshore installations.

North Star, a leading integrated offshore infrastructure services company, has announced it has completed a £275 million (GBP) debt financing, adding to debt commitments to support continued growth, broadening its lender group and improving its terms.