Mariner Update- UXO/MEC Relocation

January 14, 2025

A mariner update about upcoming work to relocate UXO/MECs was sent on January 14, 2024.

December Energizer

December 20, 2024

The December Edition of the Empire Energizer has been released.

Bi-Weekly Offshore Construction Status Update

December 9, 2024

The bi-weekly offshore construction report for December 9, 2024 has been sent.

Mariner Update: Cable Lay Vessel Living Stone

December 10, 2024

A notice about upcoming work for Cable Lay Vessel Living Stone was sent on December 10.

Mariner Update- BRUV Survey

November 26, 2024

A mariner update about BRUV Studies has been released.

Empire Energizer- November

November 25, 2024

The November edition of the Empire Energizer has been released.

Bi-Weekly Offshore Construction Report

November 25, 2024

The Bi-weekly offshore construction status report for Nov 25th has been released.

Empire Wind Construction Notice: Temporary Water Main Shutoff

November 15, 2024

A construction notice has been sent out about a temporary water main shutdown.

Offshore Construction Update November 12

November 12, 2024

A new offshore construction update has been released.

Mariner Update: R/V Yeti

November 6, 2024

A mariner update has been sent about future work from the R/V Yeti beginning on November 15, 2024.

Empire Energizer: Small Community Grants & Name our SOV

October 28, 2024

The latest edition of the Empire Energizer has been sent. This month’s edition includes information about our small community grants fund and the naming of our SOV.

Permitting Report: Week of October 28

October 28, 2024

The latest permitting report covering offshore work has been sent on October 28, 2024.

Construction Update: Water Main Shutdown October 27

October 25, 2024

A special construction notice has been sent in regards to a scheduled test shutdown of a water main,

Construction Update October 17

October 17, 2024

A construction notice for the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal has been sent.

October 18, 2024

An update has been sent around the activity of the M/V SHELIA BORDELON.

Permitting Report: Bi-Weekly Offshore Construction Report

October 15, 2024

The Bi Weekly Offshore Construction report for October 15th has been sent.

Empire Energizer: Help Us Name the Service Operation Vessel

October 14, 2024

A special Empire Energizer has been sent.

Empire Energizer: What is an M/WBE

September 30, 2024

The September edition of the Empire Energizer was sent on September 30.

Permitting Report: Bi Weekly Offshore Status Report

September 30, 2024

A bi-weekly offshore construction status report was sent on September 30, 2024.

Construction Update

September 26, 2024

A South Brooklyn Marine Terminal construction update has been sent.

Mariner Notice: Shelia Bordelon Pre-Lay Grapnel Run

September 24, 2024

A mariner notice related to the Shelia Bordelon Pre-Lay Grapnel Run was sent on September 24, 2024.

Mariner Notice: Go Seeker Out of Service Cable Removal Oct 1

September 24, 2024

A mariner notice about the Go Seeker’s Out of Service Cable Removal was sent on September 24, 2024.

Bi-weekly Offshore Construction Status Report

September 16, 2024

The Bi-Weekly Offshore Construction status report was sent on September 16, 2024.

Remobilization Notice for the Shelia Bordelon

September 13, 2024

A notice about the remobilization of the Shelia Bordelon has been sent.

Mariner Update: Fisheries and Benthic Monitoring Continues

September 5, 2024

A mariner update was released on September 5th regarding fisheries and benthic monitoring occurring during the week of September 9th.

Permitting Notice: Boulder Relocation Update

September 4, 2024

An update on boulder relocation has been sent out.

Empire Energizer – August

August 28, 2024

The August edition of the Empire Energizer has been sent.

Additional Boulder Relocations

August 26, 2024

A notice has been sent about some additional boulder relocation that is occurring.

Update on M/V SHELIA BORDELON

August 22, 2024

A mariner update on the status of M/V SHELIA BORDELON was sent on August 22.

Boulder Relocation Notice

August 19, 2024

Empire Wind has released a bi-weekly offshore construction status report and boulder relocation notice.

Empire Wind/SBMT Construction Update Week of August 12

August 12, 2024

A construction update for work being done at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) and on Empire Wind 1 for the week of August 12th has been released.

Mariner Update: Take Part in Study on For Hire Vessels in the Empire Wind Lease Area

August 9, 2024

A research study survey is being conducted by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to assess the potential economic impacts associated with offshore wind development among for-hire party/charter vessels in New York and New Jersey within and around the Empire Wind lease area. Find out how to take part.

Empire Energizer: July 2024

July 30, 2024

The Empire Energizer Community Update for July 30, 2024 is now available.

Mariner Update July 29 2024

July 29, 2024

Mariner update from July 29, 2024 is now available.

Permitting Notice: Part 2B Construction NOI

July 23, 2024

The Empire Wind Part 2b Construction NOI has been released.

Permitting Notice: Nautical Chart and Coast Pilot Corrections

July 12, 2024

Empire Wind 1 is serving notice that the project corridor specifications have been submitted to NOAA for initiation of applicable nautical chart and Coast Pilot corrections.

Permitting Notice: Empire Wind Part 2a NOI

July 11, 2024

A permitting notice has been sent out for the Notice of Intent for Empire Wind’s EM&CP Part 2A.

Construction Update: July 10 2024

July 10, 2024

A construction update was sent out on July 10, 2024 for construction at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and substation.

Mariner Update- Acoustic Telemetry Monitoring

July 9, 2024

A mariner update was sent on July 9, 2024.

Mariner Update- Pre-Lay Grapnel Run

July 2, 2024

A new mariner update is now available.

Empire Energizer June 28

June 28, 2024

The June 28th edition of the Empire Energizer is now available.

Construction Update June 25 2024

June 25, 2024

The June 25th construction notice is now available.

EM&CP Part 1B Construction Notice

June 20, 2024

EM&CP Part 1B Construction Notice

Construction Notice – June 4

June 4, 2024

The June 4th construction notice is now available.

Empire Energizer May 28

May 28, 2024

The May 28th edition of the Empire Energizer is now available.

SBMT Construction Update – May 13

May 13, 2024

A construction update for the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal was sent on Monday, May 13, 2024. Click here to read. 

Empire Energizer – April 22

April 22, 2024

The April 22 edition of the Empire Energizer is now available.

Mariner Update – Geotechnical Operations

April 3, 2024

A new mariner update is now available.

Mariner Update – Fish Monitoring

March 26, 2024

The latest Mariner Update is now available.

Empire Energizer – March 22

March 22, 2024

The March 22 edition of the Empire Energizer is now available.

Mariner Update – MEC

February 23, 2024

A mariner update was sent on February 23, 2024.

Empire Energizer 22

February 21, 2024

The latest issue of the Empire Energizer, published on February 21st is now available.

Mariner Update- MEC Survey

January 24, 2024

A new Mariner Update has been published on the continuing munitions and explosive of concern survey – January 24,2024

Mariner Update

January 16, 2024

Attached is a special update about continuing offshore underwater survey for munitions and explosives of concern (MEC).

Empire Energizer Special Update

January 3, 2024

Empire Energizer Special Update | January 3, 2024

Empire Energizer 21

December 20, 2023

Empire Energizer 21- December 20, 2023 is now available

Continuing Offshore Underwater Survey for Munitions and Explosives of Concern

December 12, 2023

Attached is a special update about continuing offshore underwater survey for munitions and explosives of concern (MEC).

Special Update: Advancing Marine Research and Protection

November 3, 2023

Attached is a special update about upcoming acoustic telemetry studies.

Empire Energizer 20

October 20, 2023

Empire Energizer 20- October 20, 2023 is now available

Empire Energizer 19

October 10, 2023

Empire Energizer 19- October 10, 2023 is now available

Empire Energizer 18

September 29, 2023

Empire Energizer 18- September 29 2023 is now available

Empire Energizer 17

September 15, 2023

Empire Energizer 17- September 19 2023 is now available

Empire Energizer 16

August 7, 2023

Empire Energizer 16- August 7 2023 is now available

Empire Energizer 15

July 21, 2023

Empire Energizer 15- July 21 2023 is now available

Upcoming Road Restoration Long Beach

July 7, 2023

Attached is the notification that has been sent to the City of Long Beach and residents about upcoming road work to restore bore holes to the city’s standard. The notification as well as pictures of the locations are included in the link below.

Empire Energizer Community Update

July 7, 2023

Empire Energizer Community Update Road Restoration in Long Beach – July 7 is now available

Empire Energizer 13

June 16, 2023

Empire Energizer 13 – June 16, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 12

June 2, 2023

Empire Energizer 12 – June 2, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 11

May 26, 2023

Empire Energizer 11 – May 26, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 10

May 5, 2023

Empire Energizer 10 – May 5, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 9

May 1, 2023

Empire Energizer 9 – May 1, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 8

April 21, 2023

Empire Energizer 8 – April 21, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 7

April 14, 2023

Empire Energizer 7 – April 14, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 6

April 6, 2023

Empire Energizer 6 – April 6, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 5

March 31, 2023

Empire Energizer 5 – March 31, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 4

March 24, 2023

Empire Energizer 4 – March 24, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer 3

March 13, 2023

Empire Energizer 3 – March 13, 2023 is now available.

Empire Energizer March 2023

March 1, 2023

March 2023 Empire Energizer is available.

Empire Energizer

February 13, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of “Empire Energizer”, a community update that will provide information on the progress of Empire Wind 2, frequently asked questions, project highlights, and overall community news.

To read more, click the link below.

Upcoming Utility Surveys for Empire Wind Project

December 9, 2022

Equinor, the energy company developing Empire Wind off the coast of Long Island (e.g., the wind power project), must survey certain streets and parking lots within the Village ofIsland Park in order to document and verify the locations of existing underground utilities.
The survey will utilize ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology beginning December 12, which involves the use of hand-held equipment to scan street surfaces. This survey work is non-invasive and will not require excavation or excessive noise. The planned survey work will be performed as shown in the attached map and on streets referenced in the attachment below.

Road/Parking Closures for Upcoming Utility Surveys

October 18, 2022

Equinor, the energy company developing Empire Wind off the coast of Long Island (e.g., the wind power project), must survey certain streets within the City of Long Beach in order to document and verify the locations of existing underground utilities. These survey locations are where Equinor will propose to bury transmission lines. The survey will utilize ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology, which involves the use of hand-held equipment to scan street surfaces. This survey work is non-invasive and will not require excavation or excessive noise. The planned survey work will be performed as shown in the attached map and on streets referenced in the document below.