October 2022
OFFSHORE WIND
In October we examine Offshore Wind in the round, with a feature focus on the market for CTVs and SOVs in the U.S.; the emergence of Poland and the Baltics; the future of the industry, which is undeniably “Floating”
Table of Contents
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Building Bridges for Offshore Wind
Edward G. LeBlanc leverages his 40+ year career with the U.S. Coast Guard as the Head of Marine Affairs, Ørsted, in forwarding its efforts to build clean energy offshore wind farms while helping to maintain safe maritime navigation for both traditional maritime operators in the region as well as Ørsted vessels. The path is neither straight nor easy, but LeBlanc an overview of the plan with Maritime Reporter & Engineering News.
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Poland and the Baltics are joining the race for offshore wind
European energy crisis increases appetite for offshore wind in countries dependent on Russian energy supplies.
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Growing Demand for CTVs and SOVs in the US Offshore Wind Market
The developing U.S. offshore wind market is creating a long-term demand for new Jones Act CTVs and SOVs. But how many will be needed and what will they do?
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Floating Wind: Through the pilot stage
It’s the eve of (another) major expansion in offshore wind. In a great push, floating wind is being handed former “deepwater” oil and gas acreage, and new wind provinces are being named. Despite obstacles and unknowns, the ocean seems the limit for this floater segment.
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Welcome to a Dying Industry (1988)
While pundits have long proclaimed the U.S. maritime industry dying or dead, the recent delivery of Great Lakes laker Mark W. Barker suggests an innovative future instead.
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Gamification in Maritime Training: Serious or Just Play?
The use of computer-based games for training purposes has been garnering increased interest over the past several years. In this article, we look at “serious gaming” or “gamification”, and whether this tool can be used effectively for maritime training.
