Working together: A stakeholder-centered approach to Marine Spatial Planning

Fortunate with strong winds and powerful seas, the island of Ireland is well placed to become a leading player in offshore renewables and has the drive to make it a reality. However, new infrastructure will not be built on virgin territory. The offshore wind sector and other renewables need to be integrated with the existing […]

BlueWise Marine supports the SEAI with stakeholder management at AMETS

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is proposing to add the testing of floating offshore wind (FOW) technologies to the existing lease at AMETS, currently consented for testing wave energy conversion technologies. BlueWise Marine is assisting SEAI by leading the local stakeholder management. AMETS is located off Annagh Head, west of Belmullet in County […]

John Breslin appointed as vice-chair for the Fishing Working Group at WEI

“I’m delighted to take up the role as Vice Chair of the WEI Fishing Working Group. During the early part of my career, I worked closely with the fishing industry carrying out fisheries assessments and mapping sensitive biological habitats for stock assessment and conservation.  For the past 15 years I’ve worked within the offshore wind […]