Offshore

The proposed changes will be published in the Federal Register on June 29. WorkBoat file photo

BOEM proposes stronger financial assurance requirements for offshore oil

WorkBoat Staff

Atlantic Shores and the neighboring Ocean Wind 1 would be the first wind energy projects planned off New Jersey. BOEM graphic.

Fishing, tourism dominate at Atlantic Shores public hearing

Kirk Moore

The Atlantic Shores offshore wind project would build up to 200 turbines, rated at a maximum 1,510 megawatts, off Long Beach Island, N.J. BOEM graphic.

BOEM’s Atlantic Shores public sessions dilute, but don’t deter criticisms

Kirk Moore

Royston has completed the overhaul of a diesel power plant system onboard the Highland Chieftain. Royston photo

Royston completes engine overhaul on Tidewater PSV

WorkBoat Staff

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BSEE announces $3 million in funding to plug oil and gas wells

WorkBoat Staff

A visual simulation of what the Ocean Wind turbines would look like from the beach at Atlantic City, N.J. Project opponents said visual impacts would have a significant effect on tourism. Ørsted image.

Lawsuit filed against New Jersey Ørsted Ocean Wind 1 project

WorkBoat Staff

Rep. Chris Smith, R-NJ, speaks at a Feb. 19 rally in Point Pleasant Beach calling for a moratorium on offshore wind development. Photo by office of Rep. Chris Smith.

GAO will study impacts of offshore wind projects, N.J. congressman says

Kirk Moore

NOAA, University of Rhode Island partner on offshore wind research

WorkBoat Staff

Two call areas totaling 1.1 million acres could be candidates for future offshore wind energy leasing. BOEM graphic.

Oregon governor, lawmakers call for offshore wind pause

Kirk Moore

The installation vessel Orion began setting the first of 62 turbine towers for the Vineyard Wind energy project off southern Massachusetts. Vineyard Wind image.

Vineyard Wind begins construction

Benjamin Hayden

The installation vessel Orion began setting the first of 62 turbine towers for the Vineyard Wind energy project off southern Massachusetts. Vineyard Wind image.

Warning lights flash for flagship offshore wind projects

Kirk Moore

Three North Atlantic right whales feeding at the water surface in Cape Cod Bay. Brigid McKenna/Center for Coastal Studies photo, under NOAA research permit #19315-01.

Congress hears arguments on vessel speed limit to protect whales

Kirk Moore

Tugdock submersible platforms. Image courtesy of Blackfish Engineering Design Ltd.

Crowley makes another investment in offshore wind

WorkBoat Staff