Offshore Wind Ready + Norfolk Harbor Boat Tour (Virginia)

This registration is for the Offshore Wind Ready educational program on Thursday, August 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Interested in joining us early for the Norfolk Harbor Boat Tour? View boat tour details below and make sure you add the tour at checkout.

Oceantic Network is also hosting an Offshore Wind Drinks event directly following the training. The networking event will take place at the Blue Moon Taphouse, only a few blocks away from the Slover Library. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow training attendees and others working in offshore wind in Virginia. RSVP for Offshore Wind Drinks: Norfolk here.

Address:

Slover Library, Room #650
235. E Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510

Parking:

Main Street Garage City of Norfolk

113 Atlantic St

Norfolk, VA 23510

After you register, you will receive an email containing complete program information.

This Offshore Wind Ready training, sponsored by the City of Virginia Beach, is only open to businesses in Virginia.

Offshore Wind Ready is a one-day educational program designed for businesses who want to learn more about specific business opportunities in the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. Learn about project development, a project’s supply chain component parts, and how to identify where your business fits in. Offshore Wind Ready helps determine if this growing industry fits your business well.

• Identify where your business fits in the supply chain
• Learn how your business can receive assistance and guidance as you begin to navigate the market
• Identify additional training and certification requirements
• Gain a basic understanding of project development
  

Any Virginia business or individual ready to learn about specific U.S. offshore wind industry business opportunities.

Before the training, join Oceantic Network and fellow offshore wind colleagues from 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a Norfolk Harbor boat tour! The American Rover will take passengers down the Elizabeth River and into the Harbor. Learn about the port’s history and current offshore wind operations, view local wildlife, and make connections with other professionals in the industry. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Virginia-based offshore wind professionals in the lead up to the 2025 International Partnering Forum (IPF), taking place April 28-May 1in Virginia Beach. View complete details below.

The Norfolk Harbor Boat Tour is hosted by Oceantic Network and the City of Virginia Beach.

While cruising, lend a hand setting the sails, take a turn at the helm, or simply sit back and enjoy the cruise as the captain points out the highlights of the Harbor. Catch a glimpse of downtown Norfolk and Portsmouth skylines, Battleship Wisconsin, private shipyards, and more. We will pass the Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT), home of Dominio Energy’s staging area. The monopiles and other major components of turbines are brought here from Europe and then shipped out to their installation locations. Each monopile is unique, built specifically for the location where they will be installed. We will also get a glimpse of the Fairwinds Landing where the Operations and Maintenance port for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is going to be built.

You also might see navy ships, tugboats, mega-yachts, and the occasional dolphin! Hear history and fun facts during the first hour on the boat and enjoy the tranquility of sailing during the second hour. Whether you’re a Norfolk local or visiting for the first time, each participant will learn something new about the area on this unique tou

If you have any questions about this training or the boat tour, please get in touch with Cordelia Kelly ([email protected]).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Slover Library, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk, United States