New Bedford Port Authority

The New Bedford Port Authority and UMass Dartmouth will help conduct research under a BOEM grant.

The Port Authority has a long history of operating as a fishing advocate and policy facilitator.

The fishing industry is keeping a close and cautious eye on the state awarding Vineyard Wind the chance to build Massachusetts' first offshore wind farm.

Mayor Jon MItchell and Port Director Ed Anthes-Washburn joined representatives of the aquaculture industry to speak about the potential benefit of bringing that industry to New Bedford.

In his weekly appearance on WBSM, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell says he's fighting to make sure offshore wind developers listen to the city's fishing industry.

Fishing industry officials sent a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker suggesting the New Bedford Port Authority be "central facilitator" for offshore wind discussion.

The New Bedford Harbor Development Commission is now the New Bedford Port Authority, which oversees a major part of the city's economy, the Port of New Bedford.

Despite hundreds of years of success, port leaders and city officials are planning to grow and diversify it even more.