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The Port of Baltimore Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Presented by: Joseph Greco Deputy Director of Marketing

Mission: Cargo = Jobs The mission of the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is to stimulate the flow of waterborne commerce through the State of Maryland in a manner that provides economic benefit to the citizens of the State. April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Page 2

Challenges Challenges OSWE presented to the Port of Baltimore Coming off record year in 2012 – facilities full Large amount of space needed (lay down area) Proximity to the Maryland offshore wind farm location April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 3

Exploratory Trip to Europe Three UK Ports (Harwich, Hartlepool, Sheerness) German Port of Bremerhaven, similarities to POB Findings Proximity to wind farm location Jack-up vessel preparedness Special equipment (SPMT Self Propelled Mobile Transports) Pier strength requirements April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 4

Positioning Creative approach to position Maryland for the OSWE Finding space at public facilities – non-disruptive to existing business Transfer location to minimize travel and expense of jack-up vessel April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 5

Seagirt Marine Terminal April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 6

Chesapeake Bay April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 7

Jack-Up Vessel April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 8

Tug & Barge April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 9

Mooring Dolphin April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 10

Mooring Dolphin April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 11

Conceptual Transfer Facility Tugboat Mooring Dolphins Flat Deck Barge Gravel Foundation Area April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 12

Next Steps Further Assessments Transfer facility location – impacts Pier strength investigation Private terminal interest Investment will be needed (Federal, State & Private – Combination ?) April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 13

Longer Term Goal of Manufacturing East Coast Hub Sparrows Point April 2013 Maryland Offshore Wind Energy 14

Thank you Presented by: Joseph Greco Deputy Director of Marketing