US proposes lease sale for offshore wind in New York Bight
11 Jun

US proposes lease sale for offshore wind in New York Bight

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Offshore Wind
(WASHINGTON) — In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of installing 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Department of the Interior on Friday announced a proposed sale for offshore wind development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the New York Bight – an area of shallow water between Long Island and the New Jersey coast. This…
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US to explore offshore wind potential in Gulf of Mexico
08 Jun

US to explore offshore wind potential in Gulf of Mexico

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Offshore Wind
(WASHINGTON) — The Department of the Interior on Tuesday announced its intent to assess potential opportunities to advance clean energy development on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This significant milestone is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to create thousands of jobs through the deployment of 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030. “The Interior Department…
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Transition in the wind as shipping warms to alternative propulsion
01 Jun

Transition in the wind as shipping warms to alternative propulsion

Professional Mariner StaffCargo vessels, Containership, Correspondence, Offshore Wind, Propulsion, , , , ,
In the light of the current scramble for alternative, low-carbon fuels that will take until the 2030s to substantially penetrate the maritime fuel mix, wind propulsion is gaining more attention from vessel owners and operators. Gavin Allwright, the secretary-general of the International Windship Association (IWSA), discusses the uptake of this technology and what is behind a spate of recent public…
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US advances offshore wind in the Pacific
26 May

US advances offshore wind in the Pacific

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Offshore Wind
(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced an agreement to advance areas for offshore wind off the northern and central coasts of California. This significant milestone is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to create thousands of jobs…
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US approves Vineyard Wind project
11 May

US approves Vineyard Wind project

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Offshore Wind
(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Tuesday announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project, the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The secretaries were joined in the announcement by labor leaders who have been working to ensure that the project is built and…
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Humphree provides stabilizers for new East Coast CTV
31 Mar

Humphree provides stabilizers for new East Coast CTV

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Offshore Wind
(SELBYVILLE, Del.) — Humphree USA was selected by Atlantic Wind Transfers to supply advanced stabilization systems for its latest crew transfer vessel (CTV) for offshore wind power generation fields on the U.S. East Coast. The Humphree stabilizers provide a smooth ride for the specialized high-speed vessel that will deliver workers, supplies and spare parts to the wind turbine towers. The…
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MarAd announces $230 million available in port infrastructure grants
29 Mar

MarAd announces $230 million available in port infrastructure grants

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Offshore Wind
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encouraging states and port authorities to apply for $230 million in discretionary grant funding for port and intermodal infrastructure-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). “Our nation’s ports are a key part of our critical infrastructure. They create jobs and…
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Interior Department joins government-wide effort to advance offshore wind
29 Mar

Interior Department joins government-wide effort to advance offshore wind

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Offshore Wind
(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joined the secretaries of Energy, Commerce and Transportation in a White House forum Monday to meet with representatives from states, the offshore wind industry and members of the labor community to identify solutions to the greatest challenges facing the development of this new industry. Interior is working with agencies across the federal…
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Blount delivers CTV to support Virginia offshore wind farm
19 Mar

Blount delivers CTV to support Virginia offshore wind farm

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Offshore Wind, Shipbuilding
(WARREN, R.I.) — The crew transfer vessel (CTV) Atlantic Endeavor was recently delivered to the Dominion Energy Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm to support two Siemens Gamesa turbines 27 miles off Virginia Beach. The 65-foot vessel will provide operations and maintenance support for the wind farm and is owned by Atlantic Wind Transfers. The vessel is manned by a crew…
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Crowley, ESVAGT to develop service vessels for US offshore wind
17 Mar

Crowley, ESVAGT to develop service vessels for US offshore wind

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Offshore Wind, Shipbuilding
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — U.S.-based Crowley and Danish shipping company ESVAGT have announced plans to directly bolster purpose-built Jones Act vessel availability in support of the emerging offshore wind energy market through a joint venture. The partnership will bring together two leading maritime solutions providers to serve the emerging industry. Consistent with the requirements of the Jones Act, Crowley will own…
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