Demand for offshore wind in U.S. nearly doubled in 2022

Demand for offshore wind in U.S. nearly doubled in 2022

(BALTIMORE) — Demand for offshore wind in the United States nearly doubled in 2022 and investments in the market tripled, marking not only a transformative year, but an inflection point when the industry began its transition to commercial-scale operations, according to the Business Network for Offshore Wind. The network, the leading nonprofit representing more than 500 businesses working to accelerate…
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BOEM releases review, seeks input on Mass. wind project

BOEM releases review, seeks input on Mass. wind project

(WASHINGTON) — In support of the Biden administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Monday announced the availability of its draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed SouthCoast Wind (formerly Mayflower Wind) energy project offshore Massachusetts. SouthCoast Wind represents the seventh project that is currently…
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Crowley moves ahead on potential Port Fourchon wind terminal deal

Crowley moves ahead on potential Port Fourchon wind terminal deal

(PORT FOURCHON, La.) ­— Crowley has reached a right of first refusal agreement to potentially lease and develop an offshore wind terminal in Port Fourchon. The agreement came during Wednesday’s meeting of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) in Cut Off, La. The more than 40-acre site, encompassing over 2,200 linear feet of prime waterfront property, is expected to become…
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St. Johns lays keel for second Atlantic Wind Transfers CTV

St. Johns lays keel for second Atlantic Wind Transfers CTV

(PALATKA, Fla.) — St. Johns Ship Building held a keel-laying ceremony Wednesday for the second of the series of aluminum crew transfer vessels (CTVs) used to service the offshore wind farm industry. The announcement follows the Jones Act shipyard’s acquisition by Americraft Marine last May. The crew transfer vessels will be servicing U.S. offshore wind projects for construction, operations and…
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Fincantieri to build wind farm vessel for Crowley venture

Fincantieri to build wind farm vessel for Crowley venture

(WASHINGTON) — Fincantieri Marine Group has reached agreement on a contract with CREST Wind, a joint venture between Crowley and ESVAGT, to design and build a 288-foot HAV 832 service operation vessel (SOV). SOVs are purpose-built vessels used to transport technicians to service and sustain operation of wind turbines at sea. Crowley is a U.S. maritime, energy and logistics solution…
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Clarksons: 2022 strong for offshore wind growth, newbuilds

Clarksons: 2022 strong for offshore wind growth, newbuilds

(LONDON) — 2022 was another positive year for the offshore wind industry, with capacity growing by 15 percent year over year to reach 60 gigawatts (GW), Clarksons Research reported. While rising inflation and interest rates exerted cost pressures on developers, last year saw record-breaking orders for newbuild wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) and construction/service operation vessels (C/SOVs), with 25 and…
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California offshore wind auction generates $757 million

California offshore wind auction generates $757 million

(WASHINGTON) — The Department of the Interior on Wednesday announced results from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) wind energy auction for five leases offshore California. The lease sale represents the third major offshore wind lease sale this year and the first for the Pacific region. The sale drew competitive high bids from five companies totaling $757.1 million, well…
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St. Johns Ship Building expands capacity for CTVs

St. Johns Ship Building expands capacity for CTVs

(PALATKA, Fla.) — Americraft Marine Group has expanded investment in its Florida-based shipyard, St. Johns Ship Building, to increase capacity for construction of crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and other offshore wind-related boats. In addition to previous commitments from Americraft to its subsidiary shipyard, St. Johns Ship Building has also received the final approval of a Maritime Administration (MarAd) grant modification.…
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MarAd awards $703 million to boost port infrastructure

MarAd awards $703 million to boost port infrastructure

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday announced more than $703 million to fund 41 projects in 22 states and one territory that will improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration’s (MarAd) Port Infrastructure Development Program. The funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and additional congressional appropriations, will benefit seaports, Great Lakes ports and inland river…
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