Global Leader in Ocean Innovation

Maine established the first real-time ocean observing system in the U.S. in the Gulf of Maine in 2001, which became the foundation of the national Integrated Ocean Observing System in place today.

University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center - An innovator in floating offshore wind with a diverse domestic and global network.

Some examples:

• Floating offshore wind semi-submersible foundation – VolturnUS >
• DeepCLiDAR buoy for offshore wind resource assessments at height >
• Large 3D printer and 3Dirigo – the world’s largest 3D printed boat >
• 3D print fabrication of large, segmented wind blade molds >