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Offshore Wind Milestone: Charybdis Arrives in Virginia

The U.S. offshore wind sector reached a milestone as Charybdis, the nation’s first Jones Act-compliant turbine installation vessel, arrived in Virginia to support Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW project.

Offshore wind turbine installation vessel Charybdis docked at Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Virginia

Charybdis, the first Jones Act-compliant offshore wind installation vessel, now arrived at Portsmouth Marine Terminal. (Image Source: Seatrium via LinkedIn)

19, September 2025
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The Charybdis, the first U.S.-built and Jones Act-compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel, has arrived at Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Virginia. Constructed at Keppel AmFELS in Texas, the vessel is designed to handle next-generation turbines of 14 MW capacity and above.

It will be deployed on Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, located 27 miles off Virginia Beach. Once completed, the project will generate enough clean energy to power about 660,000 homes. Installation is set to begin in spring 2025, with full commissioning targeted for late 2026.

The arrival represents a key step in strengthening the U.S. offshore wind supply chain, supporting domestic shipbuilding, and expanding local workforce development.

Tags: Charybdis vessel, Dominion Energy, offshore wind, renewable energy, turbine installation, U.S. offshore wind, Virginia

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