As the offshore wind segment rapidly expands in U.S. waters, the need for comprehensive preparedness and response planning is becoming increasingly important. With a growing number of wind farms proposed, under development, or anticipated in the coming years, offshore wind projects are initially concentrating along the East Coast, with expansion likely in the Gulf of Mexico and along the West Coast. Companies developing offshore wind infrastructure need to ensure they have response plans in place for potential incidents, whether related to construction, turbine operations, or maintenance activities.

MPA membership provides offshore wind operators with the ability to cite MSRC as their designated response organization in relevant contingency plans.