Serving the Maritime Business Community in
Greater New Bedford
The NBOC focuses on four industries that reflect the blue economy in New Bedford
Aquaculture
Commercial Fishing & Processing
Innovation & Technology
Offshore Renewable Energy
Our Mission
Leverage New Bedford’s coastal position, marine knowledge base, and landside capacity to drive employment and wealth creation for New Bedford residents through a dynamic approach combining recruitment of targeted businesses, creation of unique economic infrastructure, workforce development, and support for homegrown ocean economy companies.
The Latest News & Events
NBOC Annual Meeting
Please join us for the New Bedford Ocean Cluster’s Annual Meeting to hear...
Unchartered Waters
BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE ‘CLUSTER’ MODEL, NEW BEDFORD OCEAN CLUSTER IS EMBRACING CHANGE TO STRENGTHEN, GROW, AND DIVERSIFY A HISTORIC CITY’S OCEAN ECONOMY.
Quarterly Newsletter – June
JUNE 2025QUARTERLY NewsletterNEW BEDFORD OCEAN ECONOMY CONFERENCEWe’re...


