Exploring Offshore Wind Opportunities for Cape Ann- Webinar May 3, 2022
This webinar discusses the proposed plans for Salem as a port supporting the offshore wind projects off the East Coast, and what the future of offshore wind development will look like. The potential for what roles other ports could play and the types of jobs that will be created , especially on Cape Ann, were explored. Topics and Speakers (Moderated by Maureen Aylward): -Exciting Things are Happening with OSW in Salem, with Cindy Keegan, Co-Chair, Salem Alliance for the Environment (S.A.F.E.); -Economic Opportunities in OSW Development with Jay Borkland, Director of Ports and Supply Chain & Patrick Johnson, Manager of External Affairs, at Avangrid -Benefits of OSW for Gloucester's Municipal Aggregation Program with Larry Chretien, Director of the Green Energy Alliance -Maritime Jobs that Support OSW with Bob Blair, Ship Pilot and Business Owner