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Floating #offshorewind developers have various stakeholders to consider when working in the marine environment. In this insight, RPS' Tim Robbins looks at some of the stages when developers and stakeholders are likely to interact - and the support available to facilitate mutually beneficial outcomes. #RPS #RPSenergy #floatingwind #strongertogether #renewables

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Buchan Offshore Wind is pleased to have collaborated with 11 other projects in the East and Northeast ScotWind regions to produce a report examining potential regional ornithological compensation measures that could be deployed at scale and contribute to the increased resilience of seabird populations in Scotland. This important study was carried out by RHDHV, Hi-Def Consulting and with input from Nima Consultants. The report highlights the challenge the industry is facing in delivering offshore wind at scale under the current regulations. The developers are pleased the Scottish Government has launched its Joint Environmental Accelerator Project (JEAP) initiative and are keen to continue the proactive, collaborative work to ensure these projects deliver real environmental benefit as well as delivering net zero. The developers involved believe that significant focus on this issue is essential to delivering Scotland’s 2045 net zero targets and realising the wider benefits of ScotWind. Continued collaboration between all stakeholder groups to devise a practicable and appropriate approach to compensation measures is vital if our net zero, energy security, and local supply chain ambitions are to become reality.   Projects involved: Buchan, Ossian, Bellrock, Morven, CampionWind, MarramWind, Muir Mhòr, Ayre, Bowdun, Stromar, Caledonia, Broadshore.

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🌊 Join us for a virtual roundtable today at 4pm BST on biodiversity in offshore wind, following a recently published white paper from SeaAhead that we're proud to have contributed to alongside Ørsted. 🔗 Register for the virtual roundtable, Monday 24th June, 4-5pm BST: https://lnkd.in/e-6WAuEM 🔗 Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/eW2z_wDE "The Wind, Wings, Fins and Shells: Innovations to Support Biodiversity in Offshore Wind" investigates new technology's role in protecting and restoring biodiversity in the context of offshore wind. Through the analysis of a database of >2,000 startups, the paper explores how innovations can mitigate harm to and restore these offshore environments, as well as the challenges facing startups seeking to drive this transformation. #HelpingWindPowerGrow #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition (Image credit: Ørsted)

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Check out this article on what the benefits of repowering wind farms are before joining the webinar in 2 weeks: https://lnkd.in/eekXWTq7

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Zero-Emission Research Vessel Project Launched by Oceans North, Miawpukek Horizon, Allswater, and MEOPAR: Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Read The Full Article:- https://lnkd.in/e2s8X2CP “We would like to thank the Government of Canada for recognizing this groundbreaking project. This funding will allow us to assess emerging zero-emission technologies that will play an essential role in reducing marine emissions and positioning our business for the future,” says Richard MacLellan, Managing Director of Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services. “Designing a zero-emission research vessel is an exciting challenge that aligns with our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” says Rob Crutcher, Senior Naval Architect at Allswater. “This project exemplifies the kind of collaborative effort needed to address the urgent challenges of climate change,” says Brent Dancey, Director of Marine Climate Action at Oceans North. Douglas Wallace, Associate Scientific Director of MEOPAR and co-Chair of its National Research Vessel Task Team, highlighted the critical importance of a zero-emission vessel for Canada’s research agenda. Additional project partners include Qikiqtaaluk Corporation, Freire Shipyard - C.N.P.FREIRE, S.A and the University of Alberta. More News At Workboat365.com Subscribe To The Workboat365 LinkedIn Weekly News https://lnkd.in/eMY2JUnT #offshorewind #offshorewindenergy #propulsionsystems #propulsion #shipbuilding #commercialmarine #maritimeindustry #maritime #marine #marineindustry

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The Preliminary findings of the Scottish National Adder Survey commissioned by Nature Scot - work carried out by Scottish ARGs and based on the presentation by Angela Julian at the Glasgow Natural History Society - Scottish Herpetological Conference in June 2023. It is great that adders are being lifted up the agenda (we hope) in nature conservation circles. https://lnkd.in/ebCb8pgy

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