U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) yesterday introduced the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act. The legislation is cosponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representatives Garret Graves (R-La.-06) and John Garamendi
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the umbrella organization for the U.S. domestic maritime industry, today announced the election of new leadership. Ku’uhaku Park, senior vice president of government and community relations at
Centerline Logistics, Seattle, Wash., has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Vard Marine Inc. to develop a customized 6,000-cubic-meter articulated tug and barge (ATB) LNG bunker barge. Expected to enter service
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has started construction of the largest-ever Jones Act LNG (liquefied natural gas) bunkering barge. Crowley Maritime will operate the 12,000-cubic-meter barge under a long-term charter with
Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. (HOS) said today that it has entered into definitive vessel purchase agreements with certain affiliates of Edison Chouest Offshore to acquire a total of 10 high-spec new generation
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) is to use an Otto Candies LLC Jones Act-compliant offshore IMR (inspection, maintenance and repair vessel), the Paul Candies, during the construction phase of the South Fork
Maritime Partners LLC, through its managed funds, has acquired from J. Russell Flowers Inc. and its affiliates (JRF), a diversified portfolio of over 1,000 marine vessels operating on bareboat charter. JRF’s fleet
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., is pushing forward with its plans to get into the offshore wind farm installation market.
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has released its second report made to U.S. authorities under its Jones Act Enforcer program. Sent to Rear Admiral John W. Mauger. Assistant Commandant for Prevention
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