Resources for Local Mariners

Information on Ørsted’s offshore wind activities for ocean users


Ørsted’s approach to offshore wind starts with recognizing the ocean as a shared space – a place where people fish, sail, and enjoy nature. 

That’s why our Marine Affairs team is committed to helping fishermen and other mariners thrive in and around our offshore wind farms. We keep open lines of communication and work to avoid or mitigate impacts wherever possible. Our team provides regular updates and relevant resources about our offshore activities, maintaining fishing access and promoting safe navigation during wind farm development, construction, and operations.
A fishing vessel navigating around an offshore wind turbine using information from Ørsted's East Coast Mariners Briefing.

Latest Mariners Briefing

We're dedicated to keeping mariners informed of our offshore activities. You can access the local notices from the U.S. Coast Guard and subscribe to our Mariners Briefing at the bottom of this page.

Our projects

Map of Ørsted's seven offshore wind farms on the Northeast Coast, showing areas where mariners and fisherman may sail.
  • 1. Block Island Wind Farm

    Block Island


    Ørsted’s Block Island Wind farm consists of 5 offshore wind turbines built three miles south of Block Island, RI. You can read more about the project here.

    Map of Ørsted's Block Island Wind Farm off the coast of Rhode Island, showing the area where mariners may navigate.
  • 2. South Fork Wind

    South Fork

    Ørsted’s South Fork Wind offshore wind farm consists of 12 turbines and an offshore substation located thirty-five miles east of Montauk Point, NY. You can read more about the project here, and find information about the wind farm’s location, construction, and scientific monitoring below. 

    Navigational resources

     

    Informational resources

     

    Monitoring resources

    Map of Ørsted's South Fork wind farm off the coast of New York, showing the area where mariners may navigate.
  • 3. Revolution Wind

    Revolution Wind

    Ørsted’s Revolution Wind offshore wind farm is being built midway between Block Island, Rhode Island and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. You can read more about the project here, and find information on navigation and scientific monitoring in Rhode Island waters below.

    Navigational resources

     

    Monitoring resources

    Map of Ørsted's Revolution Wind  wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, showing the area where mariners may navigate.
  • 4. Sunrise Wind

    Sunrise Wind


    Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm is being developed thirty miles east of Montauk Point, NY. You can read more about the project here, and find information on surveys and monitoring in New York waters below.

    Map of Ørsted's Sunrise Wind wind farm off the coast of New York, showing the area where mariners may navigate.
  • 5. Skipjack Wind

    Skipjack Wind


    Ørsted’s Skipjack Wind offshore wind farm is being developed fifteen miles off the coast of Delaware and twenty miles off the coast of Maryland. You can read more about the project here.
    Map of Ørsted's Skipjack Wind offshore wind farm in the Delmarva region, showing the area where mariners may navigate.
  • 6. Ocean Wind 1

    Ocean Wind 1


    Ørsted has ceased development of Ocean Wind 1 in its current configuration as awarded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
    Map of Ørsted's Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind farm off the coast of New Jersey.
  • 7. Ocean Wind 2

    Ocean Wind 2


    Ørsted has ceased development of Ocean Wind 2 in its current configuration as awarded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
    Map of Ørsted's Ocean Wind 2 offshore wind farm off the coast of New Jersey.

Navigational resources


At Ørsted, we’re committed to helping all mariners safely operate and navigate in and around our offshore wind farms. In addition to the charts provided above, mariners can find navigational resources for Ørsted’s offshore wind projects, including those in operation and under construction, below.
Close-up illustration of a plotter file, showing mariners and fishermen where Ørsted's offshore wind turbines are located.

Download plotter files

You can access an interactive map of the coast here, and download Navigation System plotter files for Ørsted’s offshore wind projects that are in operation and under construction.
Close-up of a data table showing the coordinates of Ørsted's offshore turbines and cables to mariners and fishermen.

Get wind farm coordinates

You can download coordinates for Ørsted’s offshore assets, including wind turbines, export cables, and inter-array cables here. Loran C positions are available for all projects in operation and under construction. 
Blue and orange navigational chart of the Northeast coastline for mariners provided by NOAA, a longtime Ørsted partner.

Access navigational charts

Ørsted works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make our asset locations available to the public. NOAA’s navigational charts, which include all projects in operation and under construction, can be found here

Keeping open lines of communication

We’re committed to maintaining a strong working relationship with all mariners and seafarers with whom we share the ocean. Our Fisheries Communication and Outreach Plan and our Maritime Stakeholder Communication and Outreach Plan outline our strategies for communicating, coordinating, and successfully coexisting with all ocean users.

Programs for fishermen


Our Marine Affairs team works closely with fishermen, ensuring the ocean remains a place where both offshore wind and fishing can thrive. In addition to regular communications, Ørsted provides fishing-specific programs designed to avoid or mitigate impacts on individuals who rely on local fisheries.
Blue pictogram of a gear, representing  Ørsted's gear claims process and gear bank for eligible Northeast fishermen.

Lost or Damaged Fishing Gear Claim

Blue pictogram of a ship, representing Ørsted's Navigation Enhancement and Training Program for Northeast fishermen.

Navigation Enhancement and Training Program

Ørsted’s Navigation Enhancement and Training Program offers vouchers for professional training, new pulse compression radar systems, and Automatic Identification System transceivers for eligible commercial and for-hire fishermen. Eligible fishing license holders can also access experiential learning opportunities with Ørsted’s offshore wind simulation.
Blue pictogram of a handshake, representing Ørsted's Fisheries Direct Compensation program for Northeast fishermen.

Compensation for fishing claims

Fisheries Direct Compensation Programs are available to compensate eligible commercial and for-hire fishermen for economic losses incurred during the construction, operation, and decommissioning of Ørsted wind farms.

Contact us


Have questions about Ørsted’s offshore wind farms or our work with local mariners? You can reach out to our Northeast Marine Affairs team at MANEP@orsted.com or find individual contact information below.

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