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HOW TO MAKE A

GOOD MOVE FORWARD

Empire developers, European companies, could, of course,

Since 2000, Steerprop has delivered more probably bring in their own crews and get turbines set up than 800 azimuth propulsors to arctic, ofshore pretty quickly. But that’s not what this is about.

and passenger vessels. Our solid track record

It’s about jobs, including new opportunities to develop a of references includes over 85 ice-class units diverse workforce and jobs for people from disadvantaged and deliveries to 8 icebreakers. communities. All are worthy goals. Electricians and weld-

Here are 16 reasons why customers choose us. ers from NY’s skilled trades could no doubt make a quick transition to Empire Wind, assuming the price is right. But

A good move to design the best vessel if you’re parking cars at the Hilton, and you didn’t ? nish

Steerprop supports design ofces in making 1. high school, that’s a tougher situation. Those future wind a good vessel workers need to hit the books now.

2.

We work closely with you throughout the

New York has allocated $10 million for OFW training conceptual phase, making it quicker and easier between 2018 and 2025. Two years are gone already. NY to design any type of vessel of? cials were asked for an update on the Jobs and Supply 3. Our propulsion systems allow you to create

Chain Technical Working Group referenced in the Decem- higher-efciency vessels ber webinar, particularly about the status of the Offshore 4. All documentation and classification approvals are in order

Wind Training Institute, which is funded at $20 million.

Like its R&D endeavors, NY’s workforce training ideas

A good move to successfully build a ship are in the formative stage. The OWTI is really a new pro-

Steerprop is open, engaged and committed 5.

gram, announced by Gov. Cuomo in his 2020 State of the to your success

State address in which he writes that - 6.

Our project managers keep to your schedules “To support New York’s growing offshore wind industry, and plans

Farmingdale and Stony Brook (Universities) will formally 7.

Factory acceptance testing – all modules are solicit partners for the $20 million Offshore Wind Training tested beforehand

Institute, so that training can begin in 2021.” 8.

Easy and straightforward installation process

Training is to start in 2021. Empire and Sunrise manu- facturing and construction, though, are expected to start in 2022 or 2023; remember, generation is expected in 2024. profitable ownership

How long does it take to become a trained – and maritime 9.

Your vessel will sail smoothly and reliably with certi? ed – OFW electrician, surveyor, assembler, welder, Steerprop propulsors equipment operator or pilot? None of that is easy. Appren-

Lowest lifecycle costs – low maintenance and 10.

ticeships and on-the-job experience are likely necessary.

fuel consumption

Importantly, Sunrise and Empire are just the ? rst phase 11.

We start from your operational profile and of NY’s extensive commitment to OFW, expected to reach fine-tune our packages to meet your needs 9,000 MW. In fact, one 2020 NYSERDA priority is receiv-

Steerprop Care condition monitoring helps you 12.

plan ahead and reduce risk ing approval by the state’s public service commission to start work on the next phases.

A good move for your future ure

Work force programs starting in 2021 would surely align 13. manc Good for propulsion performance eman nce with those upcoming, next-phase timelines. But New York- ers are expecting payoffs from Phase I. Taken together, it li l ty y – Good for greater profitability – 14.

not at the expense of the

NYSERDA writes that Sunrise and Empire “will support environment more than 1,600 high-quality, well-paying careers backed 15. Good for heading toward by a prevailing wage and project labor agreements.” That’s zero-emissions and greener er a lot of ground to cover in four years.

shipping 16. Good for future-proofing

The Author es ss your vessel, regardless of w y yo ou u p po o how you power it

Ewing

Tom Ewing is a freelance writer spe- cializing in energy and environmental issues. He started writing for Maritime

Reporter & Engineering News in 2018.

Make a good move – with the proper choice!

www.steerprop.com

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