Against the backdrop of a former Massachusetts coal-fired power plant that is to host a cable manufacturing facility to support offshore wind, President Biden today announced a number of executive actions on
by Mark Goalen. Director, offshore engineering, Houlder Ltd As the floating offshore wind market shifts from its current demonstration stage into full commercialization, there are three factors driving the outcome. The offshore
Back in March, Maersk Supply Service reported that it had ordered an innovative wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) at Sembcorp Marine and had been awarded a firm contract with Empire Offshore Wind,
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has signed into law legislation that seeks to expand the state’s offshore wind energy resources. The new law requires a market-competitive procurement for between 600 and 1,000
Hexicon AB says that its 32 MW TwinHub floating wind project in the Celtic Sea has gained a U.K. Government CfD (contracts for difference) award that take the project a significant step
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Dustin Varnell to its business development team. Based in Rhode Island, Varnell will focus on the U.S. offshore wind energy market, complementing the work
Ørsted and Eversource say they are working with Netherlands-based Boskalis for the foundation and offshore substations transportation and installation work for their South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind projects, as well as
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to catalyze local offshore wind innovation. The RFI invites entities from the public and private sector to
As one part of an initiative announced by the White House yesterday, vessels built for the offshore wind sector have been designated “Vessels of National Interest.” The designation, aimed at prioritizing offshore
Singapore-based Vallianz Holdings Limited has contracted Ulstein Design & Solutions BV for the development of a new, hybrid heavy transport vessel (HTV). Designed for worldwide operations, the HTV will be deployed for
