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Cerulean Winds expands team to drive development of floating offshore wind project

Cerulean Winds, a lead developer of the Aspen, Beech and Cedar floating offshore wind farms (FLOW), which will collectively generate 3GW+ of renewable energy in the North Sea, has announced the appointment of two new senior executives to help shape the future of the company.

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Overcoming the extreme

In industries like oil and gas, aerospace, and industrial automation, advanced sensor technology is making the impossible possible, enabling operations in environments once considered unreachable. Here Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at ASIC design and supply specialist Swindon Silicon Systems, explains how Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) enhance sensor performance in extreme environments.

New AI bird-monitoring solution for offshore wind farms

Fugro and Spoor, a software company that helps renewable energy projects reduce their environmental impact, have announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new bird-monitoring solution for offshore renewable energy projects.

2025 OEG secures three-year contract for Ørsted’s German wind cluster

OEG Energy Group (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business, has announced that Specialist Marine Consultants (“SMC”) one of the companies in its topside division, has been awarded a three-year contract by Ørsted to deliver crane and lift servicing, lifting inspection and maintenance support across its German offshore wind cluster, comprising six wind farms.

Support for Mainprize Offshore

Finning UK & Ireland, one of the world’s largest dealer of Cat power solutions, has announced it has supported Mainprize Offshore with the delivery of six Cat C32B engines for its fleet of multi-role Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). This investment sees the first commercial application of the Cat C32B engine in the UK and is the continuation of a long-term investment in Cat engines by Mainprize Offshore, reflecting the company’s ongoing expansion.

Laying the foundations for UK floating offshore wind

Reflex Marine and MintMech have announced they have teamed up to tackle mooring challenges.

MODS wins two-year contract to streamline global offshore asset management

MODS, a leading provider of intelligent industrial asset management software, has announced it has secured a two-year contract with one of the world’s largest industry-leading offshore engineering consultancies.

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The UK Industrial Strategy can’t wait

The recent announcement that the Government will delay the release of its comprehensive industrial strategy until June has caused mixed reactions from industry stakeholders and policymakers. This postponement, aligning the strategy’s publication with the upcoming spending review, aims to provide a cohesive framework for the UK’s economic future. In the interim, Labour plans to roll out specific sectoral strategies, notably in life sciences and advanced manufacturing, to maintain business confidence and address immediate industry concerns.

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A fine balancing act

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).