October 7 - Apex Offshore Wind, LLC and Maersk Line, Limited have established a working relationship to support the development, financing and construction of utility-scale offshore wind energy facilities in North America.

Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has decided to partner with a reputable offshore wind energy firm to collaborate on the development of potential wind energy projects. MLL views offshore wind energy as a way for the company to expand its existing portfolio of maritime technical and transportation services and to build upon its commitment to environmental sustainability. "MLL has chosen to partner with Apex Offshore Wind to speed the process of bringing offshore wind to North America," said Greg Moore, vice president of Business Development at MLL. "In Apex, we've found a partner that shares our values and entrepreneurial spirit, and that is committed to bringing this promising new energy resource to the continent."

The Apex Offshore Wind management team has been working to develop offshore wind energy projects in North America for over nine years. Apex sees significant potential for the industry's growth and supports the US government's vision of an offshore wind energy sector capable of providing 54 gigawatts of clean domestic energy by 2030. Tim Ryan, President of Apex Offshore Wind believes that "to meet these ambitious goals, the rapid growth of the offshore wind energy industry in North America will require maritime players with significant experience, scale and resources, and a reputation for quality, responsibility, and safety. Maersk Line, Limited brings all of those vital elements into this collaboration."