*From left to right, Capt. Jordan Rosonina, Capt. Paul Rosonina, Crista Bank of Vineyard Wind, Jennifer Downing of the New Bedford Ocean Cluster, Capt. John Verissimo, Capt. Alex Hall (behind), Jennifer Cullen of Vineyard Wind, Dan Kent (behind) of Vineyard Wind, CEO of Vineyard Wind Klaus Moeller, Capt. Tony Alvernaz, Capt. Joe Huckemeyer, Travis Lowery (behind) of Vineyard Wind, and Gordon Carr of the New Bedford Port Authority

(NEW BEDFORD, MA) – Vineyard Wind CEO Klaus S. Moeller today visited the State Pier in New Bedford to wish Captain Tony Alvernaz and the crew of the FV Kathryn Marie well as they embarked on an 8-day trip to support offshore construction for the first-in-the-nation offshore wind project.“Local fishermen bring tremendous value to our operations. Their unique local knowledge and network is a huge part of the successful construction of Vineyard Wind,” said Vineyard Wind CEO Klaus S. Moeller.  “This emphasizes that the development of offshore wind would bring opportunities for our industries to work together, and we hope that the precedents we’ve set will become the norm for each and every project.”

“We’re grateful to draw from the skill and expertise of local fishing communities as we pioneer this groundbreaking project in the United States,” said Vineyard Wind Deputy CEO Miguel Sanchez Calero.“Experienced and local fishermen like Captain Alvenaz and the FV Kathryn Marie have an important role to play in the development of this historic project, and a tremendous opportunity for collaboration through the further buildout of this industry in the Northeast.”