Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind 1, will join Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, First Lady Sharon Landry, and host Edison Chouest Offshore for a christening ceremony for the ECO Liberty on Saturday, June 28, at 11 am at the Port of New Orleans.
The American-made Service Operations Vessel (SOV) was built by more than 500 Louisianans and showcases the Gulf Coast’s growing manufacturing role in supporting U.S. offshore wind projects. The ECO Liberty is made of American steel and includes components from several Gulf Coast states.
The 262-foot hybrid-powered vessel will soon depart for New York, where it will be homeported at the newly redeveloped South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The ECO Liberty will be deployed to support ongoing marine construction in the lease area and eventually serve as the residence for Empire Wind workers offshore.
WHAT: |
Christening Ceremony for the ECO Liberty |
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WHO: |
Governor Jeff Landry |
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Louisiana First Lady Sharon Landry, Vessel Godmother |
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Representatives from Edison Chouest Offshore and Equinor |
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WHEN: |
Saturday, June 28, at 11 am |
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WHERE: |
Port of New Orleans, 1350 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
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Contacts
Media is invited to attend the christening event and should RSVP to:
David Schoetz
Senior Communications Manager, Equinor Renewables Americas
475-216-1942, dscho@equinor.com
Sam Spiegleman
Strategic Communications Assistant, PRG
303-880-6328, Sam.Spiegleman@bracewell.com
