US to launch first offshore wind farm service vessel

The christening of the Eco Edison, a new vessel built to service offshore wind farms, will take place in New Orleans, showcasing bipartisan support amidst political controversies. The 262-foot vessel, built by Orsted AS and Eversource Energy, is the first of its kind in the US, designed to support wind projects in the Northeast. The event, attended by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, highlights the growing bipartisan commitment to the offshore wind industry in the US, despite the sector facing challenges including supply chain issues and political opposition. (Bloomberg News)