DEME Launches Historic Offshore Wind Project in US

DEME has started offshore work for the Vineyard Wind 1 project in the US with several employees in our region. ‘Orion’, DEME’s dedicated offshore floating installation vessel, has successfully installed the first of 62 foundations.

Vineyard Wind 1 is the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm and the first of several U.S. wind projects in DEME’s portfolio.

DEME, a leading contractor of offshore wind farms, is pleased to support the energy transition with smart solutions based on decades of experience in the renewable energy sector and by leveraging its high-quality fleet. Equipped with DP3 and custom motion compensated gripper system ‘Orion’ is specially designed for installation of large monopile foundations.

DEME Offshore US undertakes the transportation and installation of monopile foundations, transition pieces, offshore substations and corrosion protection, as well as the foundation and site for the offshore substation. Later, the company will install wind turbines.

John Clausen, Director DEME Offshore US, said: “After years of preparation, the first large-scale offshore wind installation in the US has officially begun. We are excited to usher in a new era in the US offshore wind market. It is a great honor for our team in Boston, the crew aboard ‘Orion’ and The project also marks an important milestone for the team, as it is the first offshore wind farm we will build in the US offshore.

Sid Florey, President DEME Offshore US, commented: “We look forward to working with all stakeholders and US partners in the construction of this first large-scale offshore wind project in the US, including local unionized workers participating in the installation work under contract for project work. DEME Offshore, to reduce noise emissions, It has also contracted with local US ships and crews to look after marine animals.This first established foundation is an important step for the US towards domestically produced clean electricity and jobs for generations to come.

“We can finally say there is ‘steel in the water,'” said Klaus S., CEO of Vineyard Wind. Moller said. “In the coming months, we will be working closely with construction unions and our contractors to ensure that construction works are carried out safely and efficiently. I would like to thank all the stakeholders and the entire Vineyard Wind team for this remarkable achievement for the first project of its kind in the country.