The Port of Baltimore Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Presented by: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The Port of Baltimore Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Presented by: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The Port of Baltimore Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Presented by: Joseph Greco Deputy Director of Marketing Mission: Cargo = Jobs The mission of the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is to stimulate the flow of waterborne commerce through
Mission: Cargo = Jobs
The mission of the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is to stimulate the flow of waterborne commerce through the State of Maryland in a manner that provides economic benefit to the citizens
- f the State.
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Challenges
Challenges OSWE presented to the Port of Baltimore
Coming off record year in 2012 – facilities full Large amount of space needed (lay down area) Proximity to the Maryland offshore wind farm location
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Exploratory Trip to Europe
Three UK Ports (Harwich, Hartlepool, Sheerness) German Port of Bremerhaven, similarities to POB Findings
Proximity to wind farm location Jack-up vessel preparedness Special equipment (SPMT Self Propelled Mobile Transports) Pier strength requirements
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Positioning
Creative approach to position Maryland for the OSWE
Finding space at public facilities – non-disruptive to existing business Transfer location to minimize travel and expense of jack-up vessel
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Seagirt Marine Terminal
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Chesapeake Bay
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Jack-Up Vessel
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Tug & Barge
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Mooring Dolphin
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Mooring Dolphin
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Mooring Dolphins
Conceptual Transfer Facility
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Gravel Foundation Area Flat Deck Barge Tugboat
Next Steps Further Assessments
Transfer facility location – impacts Pier strength investigation Private terminal interest Investment will be needed (Federal, State & Private – Combination ?)
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Longer Term Goal of Manufacturing
East Coast Hub Sparrows Point
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