Equinor has begun construction works at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in New York, facilitating the rebuilding of the port facility into a hub for offshore wind on the US East Coast. Following reconstruction, SBMT will support Equinor’s first US offshore wind project, Empire Wind 1....
New York State
Contracts finalised for two offshore wind projects in New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has confirmed the finalisation of new contracts for Empire Wind 1, a planned 810MW project developed by Equinor, and Sunrise Wind, a planned 924MW project developed by Ørsted and Eversource, as the result of New York’s fourth offshore wind solicitation. The two...
Emergency sand placement set for Long Island, New York
The US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) New York District has received funding for planning and design for emergency sand placement on Long Island’s Fire Island 50 miles (80 kilometres) east of New York City following a series of powerful winter storms that severely eroded the corps’ coastal...
New York State Canal System to receive US$50 million in maintenance funding
A capital investment totalling US$50 million will be made into the New York State Canal system as part of the FY 2025 Enacted Budget, New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed recently. The funding will ensure that New York’s 524-mile (843-kilometre) Erie Canal will remain safe and operable for...
New York State approves 810MW offshore wind farm construction
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted the Equinor-managed Empire Wind offshore wind project its final approval, authorising the project to begin construction on a new 810MW offshore wind farm south of Long Island. The project will continue progress towards achievement of...
New York City government to take over management of Brooklyn Marine Terminal
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has confirmed that an agreement in principle has been reached between the City of New York, New York State, the Port Authority, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to enable the city to transform the Brooklyn Marine Terminal...
Florida yard floats out East Coast operator’s newest ferry
The Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) of Panama City, Florida, has launched a new Ro-Pax ferry ordered by the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, a transport company that serves routes between Connecticut and New York. Upon completion, Long Island will measure 302 feet (92 metres) long...
New York’s South Brooklyn Marine Terminal to be upgraded under US$612 million project
Swedish construction company Skanska has been awarded a contract for the upgrade of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, The project, which has an estimated value equivalent to US$612 million, will transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the largest dedicated...
Norwegian Cruise Line’s third Prima-class ship floated out
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has floated out the third cruise ship in a series order from the company by Norwegian Cruise Line. Upon completion, the 1,056GT Norwegian Aqua will be 10 per cent larger than its two earlier Prima-class sisters to accommodate a greater number of onboard amenities....
Seapath orders six deck barges from Florida builder
Ship leasing business Seapath, a company under New York-based conglomerate the Libra Group, has placed an order for six deck barges in a series to be built by St Johns Ship Building of Palatka, Florida. The vessels will be despatched to multiple charterers along the US East Coast. The barges are...