Barge Master
Barge Master’s Secondary Steel Installation Vessel (SSIV) project exemplifies innovation in the ocean renewable technology category through its integration of advanced motion compensation technology and dynamic positioning systems for the installation of secondary steel components in offshore wind projects. This initiative addresses significant operational challenges and offers a transformative solution that enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and expands the potential for offshore wind development in challenging maritime conditions.
Crowley
Crowley’s NOWRDC Funded project titled “Technical Validation of Existing U.S. Flagged Barges as a Feeder Solution for the U.S. Offshore Wind Industry” demonstrated, through modeling and simulation, that barges can successfully deliver wind turbine generator (WTG) components offshore. Vessel motions and accelerations were incorporated into a weather downtime study to predict system performance. By comparing the number of WTGs installed by a foreign Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) supported by Jones Act feeder barges to a Jones Act WTIV, the relative cost of the vessels can be measured. For a wind farm close to the marshaling port, the study shows that a foreign WTIV with two cargo feeder barges will be less expensive than a Jones Act WTIV if the Jones Act WTIV’s day rate is only 18-44% more than the foreign WTIV’s.
LS Greenlink USA
LS Greenlink USA, Inc., a subsidiary of LS Cable & System, is a leading provider of submarine cables specializing in underwater power transmission solutions for the offshore wind industry. Based in Chesapeake, Virginia, LS Greenlink will play a vital role in the renewable energy sector by ensuring efficient and reliable electricity transmission from offshore wind farms to onshore power grids. Once its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Virginia is completed in 2027, the company will further strengthen its impact on the industry. As part of LS Cable & System’s global network, LS Greenlink leverages advanced engineering, cutting-edge manufacturing processes, and decades of expertise. Committed to supporting the transition to sustainable energy, the company delivers innovative, high-quality cable solutions tailored to meet the growing demands of the offshore wind market.
Ørsted and Edison Chouest Offshore
Launched and christened in May 2024, the completion of the ECO EDISON represents a major milestone for America’s offshore wind industry and for American shipbuilding. The vessel is a case study for industry partnership and investment, supply chain localization, and project execution. The ECO EDISON will play an integral role in the operation and maintenance of Ørsted’s offshore wind farms in the Northeast, including South Fork Wind, Revolution Wind and Sunrise Wind.
Sea Services North America
Sea Services North America (SSNA), a co-op founded by fishermen for fishermen, has transformed the offshore wind supply chain by integrating fishing vessels and their crews as critical maritime resources. Through rigorous training and vessel upgrades, SSNA ensures safety and compliance, creating a reliable pool of qualified resources for developers. With over 100 fishermen trained and 20 vessels upgraded, SSNA continues to balance supply and demand, driving economic benefits and creating a scalable model for offshore wind expansion. Over the last 4 years, these efforts have de-risked OSW projects and generated over $12 million in income for fishing families.
