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In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of the proposed New England Wind project offshore Massachusetts. BOEM estimates the proposed project would generate up to 2,600 megawatts (MW) of electricity, enough to… Read More
Five offshore wind turbines in the waters south of the Vineyard are now sending 68 megawatts of power to the regional grid, the first time such a project has ever delivered a steady flow of electricity in Massachusetts. The milestone was cheered by state officials, who see the Vineyard Wind project as the first of… Read More
In 2024, Damen Shipyards is celebrating the supply of more than 70 of its 42-metre plus Stan Patrol vessels. These inshore patrol vessels range in size from 42 metres up to 62 metres, with six versions from which to choose. Capable of speeds of up to 30 knots and a range of up to 5,000… Read More
In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced its approval of Empire Wind’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP), which authorizes construction and operation of the wind energy project offshore. This is the project’s final approval from… Read More
Nearly $9 million CBA represents strong commitment between port developer and the community. The City of Salem and Crowley today announced the details of a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) worth nearly $9 million in direct funding assistance to the community, as well as other non-financial benefits. Crowley, through its Wind Services business unit, is developing… Read More
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), Crowley Wind Services, a global maritime transportation and logistics company, and the City of Salem today announced the transfer of ownership and an agreement for site improvements and ongoing operations for the Salem Offshore Wind Terminal. Once the site of an oil- and coal-fired power plant, this historic agreement will… Read More
Ørsted has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea, to cooperate on developing a world-class offshore wind power industry in the region. The aim of the agreement is to establish a successful local wind power industry driven by Ørsted’s 1.6 GW offshore wind project off the coast of Incheon. Through this collaboration,… Read More
A state-owned site on the coast of Maine will serve as the location of an offshore wind port critical to developing the nation’s first floating offshore wind power research array, the state’s governor said Tuesday. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill last year that aims to see Maine procure enough energy from offshore wind turbines to… Read More
Kongsberg Maritime will supply an extensive equipment package for four windfarm Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV), two for Bernhard Schulte Offshore and two for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The 90 metre vessels are being built at Ulstein Verft AS, to the ULSTEIN SX222 design. Kongsberg Maritime will supply the same range of equipment to all… Read More
As host in partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) of this year’s Women on the Water (WOW) Conference, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA; www.maritime.edu), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning, has planned a tour of the New Bedford Harbor for… Read More
ROV services provider ROVOP and Boskalis subsidiary Subsea Services have entered a global partnership for integrated subsea solutions for the energy industry. The partnership provides five diving support vessels (DSV) and one construction support vessel (CSV) from the Boskalis fleet, with dedicated ROV services. Seven ROVOP ROV systems will be placed across these DSVs and… Read More
On 1 February Jumbo Offshore and Sea Horizon Offshore Marine Services signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). With this agreement, Sea Horizon Offshore becomes the representative of Jumbo Offshore in the Middle East region. Increased regional support Sea Horizon Offshore, with its broad network of local partners, will represent Jumbo Offshore to potential clients in… Read More
Several Suffolk County elected officials have gathered in support for Sunrise Wind, an offshore wind project dedicated to using clean energy to power thousands of Long Island homes. Sunrise Wind is operated under a 50/50 partnership between Ørsted, a Danish international climate action leader, and Eversource, a national leader in clean energy. The project has… Read More
Although opponents of offshore wind have a few valid concerns, you need to ask yourself why they rely so heavily on creating a fog of distortions and disinformation. The answer is that their concerns pale in comparison to the absolute certainty that doing nothing will cause ocean temperatures to rise and push marine habitats to… Read More
Netherlands-based marine services company Seacontractors recently took delivery of a new shallow-draught workboat built by compatriot shipyard Neptune Marine. Sea Olous is a sister vessel of Sea Eidum, which was delivered by Neptune Marine in 2023. The 26-metre vessel is purpose-built for dredging and offshore operations and is equipped with anchor handling and towing winches. knuckle boom… Read More