Pictures: Western Isles FPSO arrives in Orkney
NEO Energy’s Western Isles FPSO has been spotted arriving at Orkney Harbour ahead of its work at the Greater Buchan Area redevelopment.
Scapa Flow
The future’s bright – the future’s Orkney
Orkney Harbours has a fortunate position in the marine sector. Its outstanding natural resources and ideal location make it a hub for everything from cruise ships to ferries, oil and gas to renewables. That’s not to mention the years of experience which have made it a centre of innovation and expertise.
Images: Pod of orcas spotted near Stena Don drilling rig off Scotland
Stunning photos have been shared online of a pod of orcas passing by an offshore drilling rig off Orkney.
Updated: Repsol Sinopec confirms Russian oil tanker will not visit Orkney
A Russian state-owned oil tanker will not visit Orkney after the UK Transport Secretary asked ports to deny vessels from the country entry.
Russia owned tanker in Orkney would ‘dishonour’ Isles’ war dead
The MP for Orkney and Shetland has said allowing a Russia state-owned oil tanker to operate in Scapa Flow would “dishonour” the Isles’ war dead and their fight against fascism.
Images: Pioneering wave energy machine returns to Orkney after successful tests
Scottish firm Mocean Energy’s wave energy machine has returned to dock after a successful five-month test period at sea.
Photos: Pod of orcas spotted near rig in Scapa Flow
An Orkney photographer has published stunning shots of a pod of Orcas near a drilling rig in Scapa Flow.
CorPower’s Orkney Wave Energy Converter undergoes final checks
After dry testing in Sweden, the CorPower C3 Wave Energy Converter (WEC) has been delivered to Orkney for final checks and installation.