Vineyard Offshore employees at the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.

New England Newsletter

The latest updates & news from Vineyard Offshore

Welcome to Vineyard Offshore’s quarterly New England Newsletter! Over the past several months, Vineyard Offshore has been engaging with communities and supporting local initiatives across the Commonwealth. Our efforts continue to focus on uplifting local businesses, fostering valued partnerships, supporting the Vineyard Wind 1 project, and advancing the Vineyard Wind 2 project. Here are some highlights of our recent work in Massachusetts! 

Community News

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Pinnacle Awards 

Vineyard Offshore was honored to serve as a presenting sponsor at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Pinnacle Awards! This annual event celebrates the outstanding female leaders of Greater Boston for their significant contributions to the workplace and their commitment to the community. From the CEO’s office to the workers installing key infrastructure, women are leading the offshore wind industry.  

Fisheries Outreach

It’s been a busy few months for our fisheries outreach team. In January, we attended the Mass Lobstermen’s Annual Weekend Tradeshow on Cape Cod, where we connected with local stakeholders. We also took part in a scientific poster session hosted by ROSA in Portsmouth, NH, after the New England Fisheries Management Council Meeting, engaging with individuals from academia and scientific organizations.

…and then we made it to New England’s largest fishing event, the New England Saltwater Fishing Show in Providence, RI. This marks the Fisheries team’s fifth year at the show, where we had the opportunity to connect with over 250 attendees and share updates on all of Vineyard Offshore's projects.  

State of the City Luncheon with Mayor Jon Mitchell

The 2025 State of the City Luncheon with Mayor Jon Mitchell was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate New Bedford’s progress and connect with business and community leaders. We look forward to continuing our work together to strengthen the city and support its future success! 

Featured Story

Vineyard Wind 1 Supply Chain Reach  

It might be right here off the coast of Massachusetts, but did you know that Vineyard Wind 1’s supply chain spans 27 U.S. states, with more than half of the country contributing to the U.S. offshore wind industry through homegrown energy? From steel fabrication in the Midwest to vessel construction in the South, American workers are at the forefront of driving energy dominance. Explore the map above to see how Vineyard Wind 1 is powering the future with American-made resources. And that’s just one project. The entire offshore wind industry supply chain spans 40 states!

Media Spotlight

Skilled Trades in Offshore Wind 

Meet Ziven Drake of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, who is preparing workers to take on the challenges of working in the open ocean. Skilled trades are at the heart of this industry’s expansion, helping to create the critical infrastructure that will support offshore wind for years to come.  

Upcoming Events

New Bedford & Point Judith Port Hours 

Vineyard Offshore’s Fisheries Liaisons will be available during monthly port hours to connect with commercial and recreational fishermen in the region. Stop by for informal conversations, share your insights, and ask questions!

Earth Night 2025

We’re proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for Earth Night, ELM’s biggest event of the year! Join us on May 1 at Fenway Park as we celebrate environmental leadership and honor this year’s Commonwealth Environmental Leadership Awardees. 

Climate Story Summit

Join us in celebrating the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as they receive the Massachusetts Storyteller Award for their leadership in climate resilience! The award will be presented at the Climate Story Summit on June 11 in New Bedford, an event hosted by Mass Humanities in collaboration with Governor Healey’s office.  

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