Western Joint Branch Presentation: U.S. Offshore Wind Case Study New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal

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Title: U.S. Offshore Wind Case Study New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal

Presented by: Matthew Thomas, CSO Marine Group

Date: Monday, 12th of January 2026

Time: Networking & Refreshments (pizza) from 18:15, talk starts at 18:45

Venue: Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, BA1 2HN, Bath, (and online).

About the Talk: Once a dormant industrial site, the New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal has been re-engineered into a critical gateway for U.S. offshore wind. CSO Engineering demolished the site, delivered new marine structures, dredged access, upgraded utilities, and established fully operational berthing for offshore vessels. The project demonstrates how naval architecture and marine engineering can repurpose legacy waterfronts for renewable energy. This presentation highlights the solutions, lessons learned, and the unique challenges of transforming a complex brownfield site into a modern maritime facility.

About the Presenters: Matt Thomas BEng AMRINA is an experienced project engineer and project manager with over a decade of experience delivering complex offshore and coastal infrastructure projects. Having worked across all stages of the project lifecycle: from FEED studies through to offshore operations. Matt specialises in developing efficient, sustainable solutions for clients across the marine and renewable energy sectors. He currently leads the technical engineering arm of CSO Marine Group, overseeing the delivery of major marine and offshore projects in the UK and overseas. Alongside this, Matt runs a sustainable engineering consultancy focused on embedding holistic, responsible practices into every stage of project development, ensuring that technical, environmental, and operational considerations are balanced to achieve the best outcomes for all stakeholders

Registration: We will be running this as a Hybrid Event - Click Here to Register.

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