The Port of Long Beach is actively engaged in the planning, design, and permitting of Pier Wind, an innovative 400-acre offshore wind port terminal. Set to be the largest purpose-built floating offshore wind port terminal in the country, Pier Wind will feature the management of 50 million cubic yards of dredged material to create 430 acres in the Outer Harbor. The project also features a 7,500-foot-long wharf capable of supporting live loads of 6,000 pounds per square foot (psf), docks for tugs and turbine pre-commissioning, and dedicated anchorage areas for storing turbines awaiting offshore installation. This presentation will provide an overview of the project and discuss the planning and early design decisions that are shaping it.

Suzanne Plezia

Suzanne Plezia is the Senior Director/Chief Harbor Engineer for the Port of Long Beach. She has 28 years of experience including design, program management, and construction management. She began her career in 1996 at the Port of Long Beach and was promoted to her current role in 2017 where she oversees the Engineering Services Bureau’s six divisions - Program Management, Construction Management, Project Controls, Survey, Engineering Design, and Maintenance. These six divisions are responsible for the development and maintenance of the Port’s infrastructure, which includes an extensive capital program to transition the Port’s operation to zero emissions and increasing the efficiency and velocity of goods movement through the Port. Suzanne is a California Registered Professional Civil Engineer and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine.

Jennifer Lim

Jennifer Lim is a project manager and team lead for ports and offshore wind at Moffatt & Nichol. She has ten years of experience in the structural design and evaluation of marine infrastructure and specializes in offshore wind terminals. Jennifer has authored numerous state and federal reports assessing both existing ports and greenfield sites for offshore wind projects. She currently is the Project Manager of the Pier Wind project, working closely with the Port on its design and engineering. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of California, San Diego and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Dinner includes a salad, entree, and dessert provided by The Reef. Bread and butter are included with the dinner. Beverages includes water, lemonade, hot tea, and coffee.

A cash bar will be in service throughout the duration of the event.