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2018 Stakeholder Meetings
BOEM’s Offshore Wind and Maritime Industry Knowledge Exchange- Report now available!
March 5 and 6, 2018
At this workshop, subject matter experts discussed the regulatory regime governing offshore wind energy development, including measures to minimize risk to safety and disruptions to maritime transportation operations, while supporting the development of domestic renewable energy.
Attendance was open to members of the maritime industry, offshore wind energy stakeholders, and any other interested members of the public. Attendees learned about the design and operation of offshore wind facilities, roles and responsibilities for stakeholders in the development process, potential timelines for development on the Atlantic Ocean, and navigation safety issues associated with the transit of commercial vessels in the vicinity of wind farm facilities. Time was set aside for interactive discussions between stakeholders.
Event Objectives
- Share knowledge and best practices for offshore wind and marine transportation co-existence
- Explore the range of roles and responsibilities across the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), offshore wind lessees, and maritime stakeholders
- Learn about and discuss potential offshore wind farm layouts and development timeframes
- Identify potential challenges for continued discussion
Location
Hilton BWI Baltimore Airport
1739 W Nursery Rd.
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Presentations
- BOEM Atlantic Coasts Renewable Energy Leases
- What Does an Offshore Energy Wind Facility Look Like?
- Importance of Maritime Commerce
- Tugboat Coastal Navigation Challenges
- Navigational Risk Assessments and U.S. Coast Guard Responsibilities
- Environmental Review and Compliance of Offshore Wind Energy Projects
For More Information
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Office of Renewable Energy Programs
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166
703-787-1340
renewable_reporting@boem.gov