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Ports and vessels are the backbone of the U.S. offshore wind industry. Understanding the improvements needed for the nation’s port infrastructure, as well as ensuring the availability and capacity of vessels, will be critical over the next decade as more turbines are installed in East coast waters. As the pipeline of projects continues to grow, the industry needs to come together to determine logistics to affordably and efficiently receive, transport, hold, and install turbine components.
Join us in Norfolk, Virginia to discuss and learn about the many port and vessel business opportunities rapidly unfolding in the U.S. offshore wind energy industry.
The Port & Vessel Summit takes place September 27-28, with an opening reception the evening of September 26. The complete Summit Agenda is below. Keynote and panel speakers will be announced late summer.
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It’s no secret that America’s aging ports need billions in new investments to scale up and meet the multiple demand of the U.S. offshore wind industry, including the federal goal of deploying 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030. New Jersey and New York have already invested hundreds of millions in their port infrastructure, but that option is not available to all. States must get creative with funding options from the federal government, private sector, or a public-private partnership. A panel of industry experts will discuss financing options for upgrading the nation’s port infrastructure.
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Wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs), critical for the deployment of offshore wind farms, are in short supply. With a price tag in the mid-nine figures for U.S.- built WTIVs, financing a new build has proven difficult in the U.S. market and rising global demand threatens the availability of foreign-built vessels. Industry experts will debate whether new financing options (federal or state support), or new construction techniques and designs are the best solution to increase the cost-effectiveness of these critical vessels.
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Scaling up the U.S. offshore wind industry will require hundreds of vessels – but do America’s shipyards have the capacity to meet this demand? Experts from the nation’s leading shipyards will explore options for expanding capacity, including private and public funding.
Pressure is building on project developers to achieve a zero-emission supply chain, including ports and vessels. The market is already seeing hybrid and alternative fuel crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and service operation vessels (SOVs)and federal and state governments are unlocking funding to green port operations. A panel of industry experts will share an overview of what’s powering new vessels and what stakeholders will expect from ports to help achieve a net-zero supply chain.
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Sessions will be taking place from 9:00 a.m. CST to noon on February 4.
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Feedering was first used as a system to utilize foreign-flagged wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) in U.S waters, but the realities of the U.S. port system may make their use he norm. A panel of industry leaders will share their views on the future of feedering and what the industry hopes to learn from the experiences of Vineyard Wind.
Autonomous vessels are expected to play a major role in offshore wind development, from surveying and construction to operations and maintenance. With the expected shortage of vessels to build out 30 GW of wind energy by 2030, how is the industry utilizing autonomous vessel technology in response? Panelists will also address the other “ports:” drone ports that will support the operations and maintenance phase.
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While the U.S. is just building out the port infrastructure needed for the first wave of fixed-bottom turbines, the industry must also look ahead and start planning ports to accommodate floating turbine technology needs. Floating offshore wind projects will require uniquely large areas for staging and marshaling. Panelists will identify and discuss lessons we can learn from Europe’s current floating offshore wind development.
Floating turbine technology will require its own supply chain, from manufacturers to ports – and even vessels. Industry experts will discuss the types of vessels needed, including the status of current vessels in the U.S.
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Sheraton Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
777 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
The OSW Port & Vessel Summit will be held in the Sheraton Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. The Network has secured a block of discounted hotel rooms for Summit attendees. Use this link to book your room at the discounted rate.
Note that you must book your room by September 5 to receive the discounted rate.
Professionals came together at the OSW O&M / Health & Safety Summit for two days of workshops focused on operations and maintenance, health and safety, and data industries. View and download the Attendance List PDF.
The inagural OSW O&M / Health & Safety Summit will follow the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines detailed on the Network website. The Business Network for Offshore Wind is firmly committed to the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors – your health and well-being is our number one priority. The Network has put the following COVID-19 health and safety standards in place that strictly adheres to guidelines mandated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure safe and successful industry events. Please take the time to review our guidelines.
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