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As the final session of the 2026 International Partnering Forum (IPF), “Playing the Long Game: Preparing for the Next Chapter of Offshore Energy” served as the conference’s capsto...

At the 2026 IPF Opening Plenary, leaders from New York, Congress, and the American offshore wind supply chain emphasized a common theme: durability. As the U.S. offshore wind industry shifts from earl...

At the 2026 International Partnering Forum (IPF) in New York City, Oceantic Network President & CEO Liz Burdock delivered a keynote address during Tuesday’s Opening Plenary outlining the industr...

As several new commercial-scale offshore wind projects prepare to come online in the United States, one theme is becoming impossible to ignore: dual‑use technologies—born from defense, ocean ...

Two long‑time Oceantic Network members—Haugland Group and Waterson Terminal Services (WTS)—have formalized a strategic partnership to accelerate port development and support the continued grow...

ECOncrete is redefining concrete marine infrastructure by demonstrating that built assets can deliver structural performance while creating habitats and restoring marine ecosystems. Through science-ba...

As global demand for energy continues to grow, the ocean is emerging as a critical player for potential solutions. Ocean Visions—a science-based nonprofit—works across disciplines and sectors to c...

For more than 160 years, McAllister Towing has been a trusted name along the U.S. East Coast—synonymous with reliability, skill, and maritime innovation.  With offshore wind project construction w...

Oceantic Network’s 2026 International Partnering Forum, taking place February 9-12 in New York City, boasts a forward-looking agenda with an eye on innovation.  At 2026 IPF - Energy at Sea, ...

Canada is looking to its coastal regions to power its renewable energy future. With the world’s longest shorelines and some of the strongest offshore wind speeds, Canada holds vast untapped potentia...

Scotland is rapidly emerging as a global leader in floating offshore wind energy, offering a compelling opportunity for U.S. companies to expand into a thriving and strategically positioned market. Du...

Optimum Rope Access Solutions is leading the charge in workforce development for the U.S. offshore wind industry. Founded on the principle that technical excellence and professional integrity should b...

New England desperately needs new power generation to meet the region’s rising demand, stabilize its power grid, and lower electricity costs. When a project like Revolution Wind is 80% com...

Offshore wind energy is transforming how America powers its homes, businesses, and communities—but not without facing a wave of myths and misinformation. Let’s clear the air and explore the truth ...

From the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and the Delaware River, shipyards are churning out vessels for the nation’s next energy armada–America’s Offshore Wind Fleet. Thousands of welders are coll...

Oceantic Network is an Accredited Provider by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), marking a major milestone in our commitment to delivering high-quality, stand...

With more than four decades of maritime design expertise in the offshore sector, NETSCo has seamlessly transitioned into offshore wind development, becoming a key player in the U.S. market. ...

Heliservice USA is the country’s only veteran-owned helicopter service, as well as the first and only helicopter service working on U.S. offshore wind projects. Based in Rhode Island, the company no...

Offshore wind thrives in Rhode Island.   Home to the nation’s first pilot offshore wind farm, it’s one of two states that will benefit from the under-construction 704 MW Revolution Wi...

States across the U.S. are shaping the future of offshore energy, investing in port infrastructure, building a resilient supply chain, and positioning themselves for long-term economic growth. In Febr...

As the first offshore wind projects are established in the U.S., so too are the first American supply chains for turbine design, manufacturing, assembly, and construction.   A growing net...

In July 2024, The Barr Foundation’s Climate Program released the findings of a poll of voters from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut assessing their sentiments about clean energy and regi...

You cannot have offshore wind without ports. This simple fact has already launched $4 billion in new investments into waterfront cities up and down the East Coast, putting thousands of Americans to wo...

When the ECO Edison steamed into the Port of Providence earlier this month, it made one thing clear: Offshore wind is a powerhouse of potential for U.S. shipbuilding. Born in the Louisiana bayou, ...

Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) is playing the long game. In May, the Louisiana shipbuilder christened the first American-made service operations vessel (SOV) for the U.S. offshore wind industry –– ...

In mid-May, Network staff had the opportunity to visit the first completed offshore wind project in the United States, South Fork Wind, which announced the completion of construction on March 15, 2024...

Guest article written by Marcus Lehmann, Co-Founder & CEO of CalWave The U.S. offshore wind industry is installing steel in the water for the first time at a commercial scale. The first utility...

Here’s why Burns & McDonnell remains confident in the industry despite recent hiccups. A little more than seven years ago, Burns & McDonnell had no involvement in the offshore wind indust...

It’s a good time to enter the offshore wind supply chain. State demand for offshore wind energy has never been higher, the federal government continues to identify and auction new sites, and proj...

Floating offshore wind is the next chapter of the global renewable energy journey, and one Oceantic Network is eager to be at the forefront of. Just last month, we convened industry minds, governm...

Maximizing Your Content Marketing Strategy is a comprehensive series on how Oceantic Network members can utilize our tools to produce content that will stand out. In the dynamic realm of content ma...

Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain is Critical to Driving Offshore Wind Success: How Mogan International is Building its Business Pipeline  As federal and state governments continue to op...

Samantha Mullin: Opening Doors for Future Offshore Wind Champions Among all the parts needed to construct an offshore wind turbine, the most critical are the people doing the work to make the proj...

Turbine Climb June 2022 Holly Rubloff is an expert at “the LinkedIn cold call.”  It’s a strategy she used to score a spot in Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas’ Graduate Programme, ...

While the industry experienced significant macroeconomic challenges in 2023, Oceantic Network has been instrumental in guiding policymakers through the complexities of the offshore wind sector. Our be...

“How Big Things Get Done” In Offshore Wind: A 2024 IPF Keynote Businesses across the board launch large projects all the time. These projects, and the industries themselves, require new technol...

Calling all engineers and scientists! You spoke, we listened, and this year we’ve added a Scientific & Technical Workshop Track to the 2024 International Partnering Forum (IPF Week), taking ...

Walk the red carpet at 2024 IPF with the U.S. premiere of Planet Wind Oceantic Network (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind) is proud to announce the highly anticipated U.S. premiere o...