The collaboration will support the development, financing and construction of utility-scale offshore wind energy facilities in North America.

MLL intends the development of wind energy project will expand its existing portfolio of maritime technical and transportation services.

MLL Business Development vice president Greg Moore said the company has chosen to partner with Apex Offshore Wind to speed the process of bringing offshore wind to North America.

Maersk Line is a subsidiary of AP Moller-Maersk while Apex Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of Apex Wind Energy Holdings, is a developer of land-based wind projects.

Maersk Line provides US flag transportation, ship management and technical services to government and commercial customers.