Volume 88 No. 5
May 2024
“The Voice of Port Industries” @VAmaritime
CONTAINER SHIP, DALI, HEADED TO NORFOLK FOR REPAIRS removed wreckage from its sides and some debris from the channel. However, significant debris, including parts of the roadway, remains on the bow, necessitating further clearance. According to the U.S. Coast Guard and Synergy Marine spokesperson Darrell Wilson, the ship will stay in Baltimore for an additional four to six weeks to complete these tasks and make temporary repairs before heading to Norfolk for more extensive work.
Photo : McAllister
BALTIMORE, MD |The container ship Dali, which crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge on March 26, remains in Baltimore for preliminary repairs and debris removal, nearly two months after the incident. The McAllister Baltimore team ensured the safe transit of the Dali to Seagirt Marine Terminal after crews
In a press conference, Maryland Governor Wes Moore highlighted the scale of the maritime tragedy, calling it the most expensive in the nation’s history. As operations to clear the channel and remove remaining debris continue, a temporary 400-foot-wide by 50-foot-deep channel has been established to facilitate 24/7 port operations. The ship’s final journey to Norfolk for comprehensive repairs is anticipated to take place over the summer.
ORION LOADS FIRST MONOPILES FOR COASTAL VIRGINIA OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT
the length of a football field, are en route to the construction site located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. They were loaded onto the DEME Group’s installation vessel, Orion, which is equipped with advanced technology to ensure safe and environmentally conscious installation. This $9.8 billion project, set to be the largest offshore wind farm in the United States, will eventually feature 176 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW wind turbines, capable of generating enough electricity to power up to 660,000 homes.
Photo: DEME
PORTSMOUTH, VA |The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project marked a significant milestone with the departure of its first batch of wind turbine foundations from the Portsmouth Marine Terminal. Six steel monopiles, each nearly
INSIDE THIS EDITION
The CVOW project highlights the significant investment and transformation within the Port of Virginia, which has allocated $220 million to develop the Portsmouth Marine Terminal into a premier offshore wind hub. Construction of the wind farm is expected to continue through the end of 2026. Once operational, it will provide clean and reliable energy, contributing substantially to the region’s renewable energy goals.
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h VMA Committees (3)
h Port Statistics (5)
h VMA New Members (7)
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