The Sea-Monster-Sized Ship Disrupting Biden's Wind-Energy Dreams.

The construction of the Charybdis, the first U.S.-made turbine-installation vessel, is facing delays and cost overruns, highlighting a shortage of crucial ships needed for offshore wind-energy projects. The Charybdis is intended to pick up turbine parts from U.S. ports, transport them to the ocean, and construct large windmills. However, the construction setbacks have led to a scramble for backup vessels and a limited pipeline for new ships. These supply-chain issues, along with inflation and interest-rate hikes, are impacting project schedules, returns, and the cost of offshore wind power in the U.S. The shortage of turbine-installation vessels is seen as a major obstacle to the growth of the offshore wind industry. [Extracted from the article]