Maritime Blue Wind Collaborative MOU
Advancing Offshore Wind Supply Chain Opportunities
Item No. 8g_supp
Date of Meeting November 21, 2023
Formalizing Participation in Blue Wind Collaborative
Seeking Commission
authorization for Executive
Director to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding
with Maritime Blue to support
Port of Seattle engagement with
the Blue Wind Offshore Wind
Supply Chain Collaborative
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• The offshore wind (OSW) market is rapidly growing across the globe as nations and regions increase their
renewable energy targets to combat climate change.
• In the US, the Biden-Harris administration has set a goal of 30GW of OSW deployed in US waters by 2030
and a goal of 15GW of floating OSW by 2035. This target, paired with goals in both California and Oregon
of 2-5GW and 3GW of OSW by 2030, respectively, is signaling the coming of OSW power to the West
Coast.
• To meet 30-Gigawatt U.S. target, the supply chain will need to produce 2100 turbines, 6800 miles of
cable and 80-90 vessels => 12,000-49,000 Jobs
Offshore Wind: A Major Economic Opportunity
Vessel &
Manufacturing
Supply Chain
Development &
Infrastructure
Labor &
Workforce
Development
Fishing &
Coastal
Communities
Ocean Health &
Environmental
Sustainability
Full Value
Community
Benefits
Vision
Identify and Activate Washington’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain to
Achieve Equitable Community Benefits and support West Coast-wide
Offshore Wind Supply Chain Development
Mission
Convene the ecosystem of Industry, public entities, research institutions,
and community organizations for intentional workshops and studies
focused on understanding the economic, community, and workforce
development opportunity for WA’s ecosystem to engage in the OSW
supply chain. Engage through a regional Blue Economy triple bottom line
lens that ensures the supply chain develops in a way that is equitable,
sustainable, and profitable.
Objectives
➔ Convene the Cluster of activity, stakeholders, and partners
➔ Through inclusive workshops, studies, and convening, develop a strategy for and activate WA’s participation in the
West Coast OSW Supply Chain
➔ Support the development of a West Coast-wide Floating OSW supply chain and, as needed, provide a mechanism
for WA’s engagement in this conversation
MOU Details and Additional Workgroups
MOU underpins the specific
protocols needed to advance the
Blue Wind Collaborative:
Leadership Committee Membership (that
precludes elected officials)
Leadership Committee Roles and
Responsibilities
External Communication protocols
Leadership Committee member conduct
and conflicts of interest
Decision making and consent
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Blue Wind Collaborative will also
have several work groups open
to Port staff and Commissioners:
Community Outreach
Workforce Development
Supply Chain Mapping
West Coast Collaboration
Ports & Final Assembly
Vessel Needs & Construction
Economic Cost Benefit Analysis
