Vineyard Wind project takes a big step forward
In what Liz Burdock, president and CEO of the Business Network for Offshore Wind calls “the day the U.S. offshore wind industry has been anxiously awaiting for years,” the Department of the
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OPINION: Will Ferrell is right, Norway is a model for energy policy
by Aaron Smith, President and CEO, OMSA Like most Americans, I spent the Monday following the Super Bowl thinking about the ads. What stuck in my mind was GM’s ad featuring Will
Biden actions on climate change have big implications across maritime sector
President Joe Biden yesterday signed a number of Executive Orders that follow through on a commitment to take aggressive action on climate change that began on his first day in office with
Biden executive order reaffirms Jones Act support
In signing his “Buy American” executive order yesterday, President Joe Biden specifically endorsed the importance of the Jones Act , saying the executive action “reiterates my strong support for the Jones Act
Buttigieg Nomination Points Way To Greener DOT
January 2021 President-elect Joe Biden seems to have hope that Pete Buttigieg, former presidential candidate and former mayor of South Bend, Ind., could help him sell Congress on a massive job-creating investment
NDAA affirms that OCSLA applies to offshore wind
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) reports that the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (NDAA), which today passed the Senate with a veto-proof majority, affirms that the Outer Continental Shelf
Chouest to build and operate first Jones Act offshore wind SOV
Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), Ørsted and Eversource today announced the execution of a long-term charter agreement for the provision of the first-ever U.S. flagged Jones Act compliant wind farm Service Operations Vessel
OMSA-NOIA webinar series underscores collaborative outlook for U.S. offshore wind
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) yesterday concluded a three-day webinar series that brought together offshore energy leaders and elected officials to discuss the outlook
OMSA presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Bob Alario
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has announced the institution of the Robert J. Alario Distinguished Achievement Award. It is named after former OMSA Chairman and President Robert “Bob” Alario, who received
OMSA expands Board of Directors
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), today announced the nominated slate of its Board of Directors for 2020 – 2021. The slate is led by incoming Chairman, Minor “Tony” Cheramie, III and