Charybdis: 472-Foot Vessel Boosts US Offshore Wind with 2,200-Ton Crane, 14,000 Tons of Steel, and 1,200 Jobs

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The Charybdis, launched by Dominion Energy in April 2024, is the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel in the US.

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472 feet long and 184 feet wide, it can carry and install massive wind turbine components.

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Main crane has 426 foot boom and 2,200 ton lift capacity for the latest turbine technology.

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One of the features is it can lift itself out of the water, a stable platform for efficiency and safety.

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Electric crane system for better positioning, reliability and reduced maintenance and environmental impact.

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Built the vessel created over 1,200 jobs and used over 14,000 tons of domestic steel, supporting local supply chains.

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Once in service it will install and maintain offshore wind projects along the US East Coast, growing local economies.

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A big step towards a sustainable energy future, proving renewable energy can drive economic and environmental growth.

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