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Interested in earning Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for attending Oceantic Network events? We want to hear from you! Participate in our new Accreditation Survey to share feedback about CEUs, subject areas for which you would like to receive credit, and other ways that we can help increase your knowledge and skills as you grow your career! Kindly submit feedback by Monday, September 23. Complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gebijd8k

Calling all offshore wind and ocean renewables experts! The 2025 IPF Call for Workshops is now open! Submit your proposals to speak at the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in America, taking place April 28 - May 1, 2025, in Virginia Beach. This is your chance to showcase your expertise, share innovative ideas, and expand your network with industry leaders and peers. For more information on how to submit a workshop, visit: https://lnkd.in/gB6xaTaF #IPF25 #OffshoreWind #OceanRenewables

#IndustryNews Last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced an offshore wind lease sale off the Oregon Coast. BOEM issued the Final Sale Notice (FSN) for an October 15 auction of the areas, which total nearly 200,000 acres, enough space to construct 3.1 GW of offshore wind power generation. Both areas will also utilize floating wind technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3Dxcuf7

There’s no offshore wind industry in America without U.S. labor unions. For over 100 years unions have been the steadfast backbone of our country — building, manufacturing, and sustaining our cities, infrastructure, national defenses, and more. At Oceantic Network, we stand alongside unions, proud to witness this incredible tradition continue with offshore wind development. Today, hundreds of skilled workers are constructing critical wind turbine components, preparing sites for factories, digging cable routes, or working offshore installing monopiles — challenging work that injects economic and clean energy benefits into local communities. It’s a future that unions are honored to help shape. We heard this first-hand over the past several months on our U.S. Offshore Wind Jobs Tour. We spoke with laborers excited to learn new skills, ironworkers proud to be using American-made steel, and others inspired by participating in this new chapter of U.S. manufacturing. They know offshore wind equals opportunity, good paying jobs, and stronger communities. On this Labor Day, we thank and honor our nation’s unions for their hard work and dedication, but especially past and present members of the Oceantic Network for lifting up our new American industry — both internationals and locals, we are grateful for your support. - American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB) - International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) - International Union of Electrical Workers/Communication Workers of America (IUE-CWA) - International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) - International Union of Painters and Allied Trades/International Finishing Trades Institute (IUPAT) - Ironworkers International Union - Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust/Laborers’ International Union of North America (LECET-LIUNA) - National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) - United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners (UBC) - United Steelworkers (USW) Offshore wind is putting America to work, and our unions are the workforce making it happen. To read more about the economic impact of offshore wind in the U.S. visit: https://lnkd.in/gRVcf5bB #offshorewind #OSWatWork #LaborDay #LaborDay2024 #Union

Meet Johnta Terry, an ironworker at Local 12 in Albany, NY who's playing a crucial role in bringing offshore wind to life! Working with Riggs Distler, Johnta is helping to finalize the the advanced foundation components for the Sunrise Wind project off the coast of Long Island — Ørsted’s third commercial-scale U.S. offshore wind project after South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind. 🌊🔧 At Oceantic Network, we’re proud to launch the "I Am Offshore Wind" campaign, celebrating the dedicated individuals like Johnta who are driving America’s clean energy future. Join us in honoring the hardworking people behind offshore wind. Share your story or tag someone who’s making a difference in the industry! #IAmOffshoreWind #OffshoreWind

Join our Global Gateway delegation trip to Scotland taking place October 7-11, 2024 to gain in-depth knowledge of offshore wind developments! On this trip, delegates will: ✅ Attend the annual Floating Offshore Wind conference ✅ Exhibit as part of the U.S. Offshore Wind Pavilion ✅ Build connections with the international marketplace and supply chain ✅ Participate in a Floating Offshore Wind Study Tour 📌 The deadline for registration is September 9, 2024. Find the full delegation benefits and register here: https://heyor.ca/r09imK

Sea Services North America has found success with a new model that partners commercial fishermen with offshore wind developers to increase safety and create new money-making opportunities for local watermen. How did they do it? "We talk fish, and we talk offshore wind,” said Gary Yerman, a fisherman of over 50 years and one of the co-founders of the Connecticut co-op. Fishermen are uniquely positioned to support offshore wind through scouting, safety, and environmental observation — work that requires extensive knowledge of the waters surrounding project sites off the coasts of New England. Since grasping onto that opportunity, Sea Services has trained over 80 independent and active fishermen and contracted them to support offshore wind development, resulting in over $10 million in extra income for the fishermen. Read more about this first-of-its-kind partnership in the U.S., and what’s next for the Sea Services co-op: https://lnkd.in/gbCCZCEV Thank you to Gordon Videll and Craig Devlin for helping us tell your story. #OSWatwork #offshorewind #fishing

Join our next installation of the Research + Innovation Webinar Series! This webinar will provide a technical review of the current state-of-the-art Floating Offshore Wind Technology (FOWT), then introduce a simulation tool tailored for floating offshore wind deployment operations, designed to provide strategic insights for enhancing FOWT. 👉 Get the latest research in offshore wind and ocean renewables by registering here: https://heyor.ca/8aQQqA

Join our FREE webinar to learn more about the Ventus Awards and how to ensure a competitive submission! 🏆 The Ventus Awards are Oceantic Network’s highest level of professional recognition. In this webinar, Network staff will: ✅ Share an overview of the 2025 Ventus Awards categories & eligibility ✅ Review the nomination submission process ✅ Answer your questions Register here! https://heyor.ca/aRI4Wt

Become a member of Oceantic Network, your gateway to a community of innovators, leaders, and experts dedicated to advancing offshore wind and ocean renewables! 🌐 No matter what stage you are at in the supply chain, we can help you make pivotal connections to help you grow your business. 100% of your membership dollars go right back into supporting the growth of ocean renewable energy industries. 👉 Explore benefits and become a member: oceantic.org/membership