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ICOE/OEE 2026: From Reducing Uncertainty to Real-World Deployment
Every ocean energy developer faces the same challenge: deciding where limited time, funding and engineering effort will have the greatest impact.
Elaine Sherriffs
6 days ago4 min read


From Design to Deployment: Lessons Learned from Real-World Ocean Energy Projects
At PRIMaRE 2026, Blackfish Engineering's Tom Adcock shared lessons learned from more than 15 years of designing, building and deploying real-world ocean energy technologies. Drawing on experience from projects including the ReDAPT tidal turbine and Mocean's BlueX wave energy converter, the keynote explored the practical challenges of installation, testing, biofouling and maintenance that influence whether a technology successfully transitions from prototype to commercial depl
Elaine Sherriffs
Jul 143 min read


Ten Years. No Manual. No Regrets.
A reflection on ten years of Blackfish Engineering - from the people who built it and the team who helped shape it.
Elaine Sherriffs
May 204 min read


Blackfish to Exhibit Jointly with PPI Engineering at Marine Energy Wales Conference
Demonstrating integrated capability and collaboration across the UK marine energy sector
Elaine Sherriffs
Apr 272 min read


Innovators' Corner: US Innovator Dr. Jeremy Simmons supporting Blackfish as DOE ORISE Fellow
Bridging research and industry in marine renewable energy
Elaine Sherriffs
Jan 304 min read


Insights from Ocean Energy Europe 2025: European Leadership in Ocean Renewables
Read more about Blackfish's recent visit to Brussels and our key takeaways from the event.
Elaine Sherriffs
Dec 1, 20253 min read


European Ocean Energy Funding & Policy Opportunities: A Guide for Innovators
Navigating Europe’s Ocean Energy Funding Landscape: Opportunities to Accelerate Wave and Tidal Innovation
Elaine Sherriffs
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Reflections from EWTEC 2025: Latest Updates on Wave and Tidal Energy Research and Development
Sharing Blackfish's take on the insights and opportunities at the event in Madeira
Elaine Sherriffs
Sep 23, 20255 min read


The Innovators’ Engineer Dives Deep to Solve Complex Challenges with Energy Focus Magazine
The Innovators’ Engineer Dives Deep to Solve Complex Challenges with Energy Focus Magazine
Elaine Sherriffs
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Innovators’ Corner: Harnessing Biomimicry to Unlock Tidal Energy with Porpoise Power
Origins: Where Expertise Meets Innovation Porpoise Power emerged from the collaboration of experts in biomechanics, engineering, and...
Elaine Sherriffs
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Blackfish Engineering Supports QED Naval’s Tidal Technology Development
Blackfish Engineering Supports QED Naval’s Tidal Technology Development
Elaine Sherriffs
Sep 8, 20252 min read


From Idea to Data: How Blackfish Accelerates Innovation with Bespoke Test Solutions
From Idea to Data: How Blackfish Accelerates Innovation with Bespoke Test Solutions
Elaine Sherriffs
Sep 2, 20255 min read


Blackfish at EWTEC 2025
Ensuring Efficiency, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness in Technology Innovation and Product Development
Elaine Sherriffs
Aug 21, 20254 min read


Cutting Critical Path Time in Offshore Wind: How Blackfish's Tower Rapid Installation Clamp (TRIC) Delivers Real Savings and Smarter Deployment
Cutting Critical Path Time in Offshore Wind: How Blackfish's Quick-Connect Tower Clamp (QCTC) Delivers Real Savings and Smarter Deployment
Elaine Sherriffs
Jul 30, 20254 min read


MJR Power & Automation’s Whitepaper Charts the Path to Offshore Fleet Electrification
Charge Offshore consortium lead, MJR Power & Automation, has recently published a comprehensive new whitepaper, “Offshore Charging: Wind Farm O&M Fleet Electrification Enabler
Elaine Sherriffs
Jun 5, 20252 min read


WES Innovation Project: Unlocking the Future of Wave Energy Clustering
Wave Energy Scotland and Blackfish Engineering are exploring how clustered wave energy devices could share infrastructure, reduce costs, and accelerate the path to commercial wave energy deployment.
Elaine Sherriffs
Apr 2, 20255 min read


Innovators' Corner: Wave Energy Scotland – Pioneering the Future of Wave Energy
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) drives the development of wave energy through research, innovation, and funding to ensure it remains a viable and scalable part of Scotland’s renewable energy future.
Elaine Sherriffs
Mar 31, 20255 min read


Blackfish Engineering Awarded Funding to Drive Innovation in Floating Offshore Wind
Blackfish Engineering is delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding through the Scotland CAN DO Offshore Wind Innovation...
Elaine Sherriffs
Mar 28, 20252 min read


Optimising Marine Operations for Floating Offshore Wind with the C-Dart Quick Connector
In the ever-evolving world of offshore wind, optimising marine operations plays a pivotal role in ensuring cost-effective and efficient...
Elaine Sherriffs
Mar 27, 20254 min read


Exploring the Potential of Airborne Wind Energy with Kitepower
Last week, Blackfish Engineering had the opportunity to visit Kitepower at the RWE Airborne Wind Energy test site in Bangor Erris,...
Elaine Sherriffs
Mar 2, 20253 min read

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