Posted on June 30, 2025
NEW ORLEANS — Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind 1, will join Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, First Lady Sharon Landry, and host Edison Chouest Offshore for a christening ceremony for the ECO Liberty on Saturday, June 28, at 11 am at the Port of New Orleans.
The American-made Service Operations Vessel (SOV) was built by more than 500 Louisianans and showcases the Gulf Coast’s growing manufacturing role in supporting U.S. offshore wind projects. The ECO Liberty is made of American steel and includes components from several Gulf Coast states.
The 262-foot hybrid-powered vessel will soon depart for New York, where it will be homeported at the newly redeveloped South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The ECO Liberty will be deployed to support ongoing marine construction in the lease area and eventually serve as the residence for Empire Wind workers offshore.
Contacts
Media is invited to attend the christening event and should RSVP to:
David Schoetz
Senior Communications Manager, Equinor Renewables Americas
475-216-1942, dscho@equinor.com
