Governor of Louisiana to Join Equinor, Edison Chouest Offshore for Christening of U.S.-Built Service Operations Vessel ECO Liberty
NEW ORLEANS, June 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind 1, will join Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, First Lady Sharon Landry, and host Edison Chouest Offshore for a christening ceremony for the ECO Liberty on Saturday, June 28, at 11 am at the Port of New Orleans.
The American-made Service Operations Vessel (SOV) was built by more than 500 Louisianans and showcases the Gulf Coast's growing manufacturing role in supporting U.S. offshore wind projects. The ECO Liberty is made of American steel and includes components from several Gulf Coast states.
The 262-foot hybrid-powered vessel will soon depart for New York, where it will be homeported at the newly redeveloped South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The ECO Liberty will be deployed to support ongoing marine construction in the lease area and eventually serve as the residence for Empire Wind workers offshore.
WHAT:
Christening Ceremony for the ECO Liberty
WHO:
Governor Jeff Landry
Louisiana First Lady Sharon Landry, Vessel Godmother
Representatives from Edison Chouest Offshore and Equinor
WHEN:
Saturday, June 28, at 11 am
WHERE:
Port of New Orleans, 1350 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Contacts
Media is invited to attend the christening event and should RSVP to:David SchoetzSenior Communications Manager, Equinor Renewables Americas475-216-1942, dscho@equinor.com
Sam SpieglemanStrategic Communications Assistant, PRG303-880-6328, Sam.Spiegleman@bracewell.com
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