a charter agreement<\/a>\u00a0for the vessel in 2022, under which the newly built vessel will deliver the installation of wind turbines by a Jones Act-compliant spread. <\/p>\nAccording to information shared in 2022, the WTIV will be supported by tugs and barges constructed and operated by Kirby Offshore Wind, which will transport the wind turbine components from the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal to the Empire Wind lease area.<\/p>\n
Maersk Viridis was delivered to its owner in late February 2026 from Seatrium\u2019s Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore, after completing sea trials and readiness checks, and was officially named on 12 March.<\/p>\n
The WTIV is designed to install 15+ MW offshore wind turbines and features a 1,900\u2011tonne crane with 180\u2011metre hook height.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Empire Wind 1, located 25-48 kilometres (15-30 miles) southeast of Long Island, will comprise 54 Vestas 15 MW wind turbines\u00a0and is planned to produce first power in late 2026, with full commissioning in 2027.<\/p>\n
The 810 MW offshore wind farm has a contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to deliver electricity for New York and is the first offshore wind farm to connect to New York City\u2019s grid.<\/p>\n
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