The international Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Business Network for Offshore Wind (the Network) a non-profit, educational organization to develop the offshore wind renewable energy industry and its supply chain in the U.S. The purpose of the collaboration is to share knowledge concerning the industry's safety and productivity that will promote investment and support its future growth.
Allen Leatt, IMCA's CEO, commented
"Both IMCA and the Network share the common goal of supporting the advancement of offshore wind energy in the U.S. in a safe and efficient way.
"The Network is expertly placed in supporting the whole supply chain, and IMCA's expertise lies in supporting our existing and future Members with best practices in offshore construction developed over the past 50 years.
"We look forward to supporting the U.S. production target of 30GW by 2030."
(left to right) Allen Leatt, IMCA's CEO, signs the MOU with Lori Rugh the Network's Senior Vice President for Collaboration & Communications in the Wind TV studio while Bruce Gresham, IMCA Director of Client Engagement in the U.S. looks on
About IMCA
IMCA represents the vast majority of offshore marine contractors and the associated supply chain in the world, with members from over 65 countries. It publishes an extensive technical library of guidance documents on operational good practice, safety promotional materials, timely information notes and safety flashes. Its members benefit from a technical structure comprising four main divisions covering Offshore Diving, Marine (including an Offshore Renewable Energy Committee), Remote Systems & ROVs, and Offshore Surveying.
These are supported by a committee structure focused on: health, safety, security and the environment, competence and training; lifting and rigging; marine policy and regulatory affairs; and legal contracts, insurance and compliance. The association's global coverage is organised into five geographic regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe & Africa, Middle East & India, North America, and South America.
Further information on IMCA and its work on behalf of the global offshore marine construction industry is available from www.imca-int.com; and information on the work of its Marine Renewable Energy Committee is at www.imca-int.com/committees/marine/renewable-energy/
The association has LinkedIn and Facebook groups, and its Twitter handle is @IMCAint
About the Business Network for Offshore Wind
The Business Network for Offshore Wind is a non-profit, educational organization with a mission to develop the offshore wind renewable energy industry and its supply chain. With offices in Maryland, Virginia, and Rhode Island the Network partners with industry and government to build an innovative supply chain that will create and sustain jobs, benefiting local economies and ensuring a cost-effective clean energy portfolio. They advance this through collaboration, education, and innovation, bringing together global developers, policymakers, academia, and leading experts to grow this new and vital offshore wind industry that provides a practical solution to climate change and creates well-paying jobs.
