NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Vineyard Offshore officials announced plans Monday to build a new operations and maintenance (O&M) facility in New Bedford. Vineyard Offshore, an offshore wind farm company, said the proposal would create about 50 long-term jobs. Open positions could include offshore wind technicians, vessel captains, warehouse managers, and other careers essential to the operation of a wind farm. The proposed New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal is a pillar component of Vineyard Offshore’s recently submitted Vineyard Wind 2 project for Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. “By planting the flag for our O&M facility for the Vineyard Wind 2 project in the city, we believe we can cement New Bedford’s status as a major hub for this emerging industry,” said Vineyard Offshore CEO Alicia Barton in a statement. Officials said Vineyard Wind 2 will deliver enough clean and reliable energy to power more than 650,000 homes in the New England grid, starting in 2031. “By making effective use of ports, facilities, and interconnection points throughout the region, Vineyard Wind 2 offers the most economic project configuration possible while delivering economic benefits for all three states,” Barton added. New Bedford has been a hub for offshore wind development for the past year. Categories: Massachusetts, New Bedford, News