The U.S House of Representatives has passed the “Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act” seeking to reform U.S. energy policy and authorize major investments in research and development in transition to renewable and low-carbon energy sources. The bill was passed Thursday by a vote of 220-185. Included in the bill was an amendment by Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03) to … [Read more...]
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Canada Gives $238 Million to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
The Government of Canada will provide CAD $320 million (USD $238 million) to support offshore oil and gas industry jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador amid the slump in the oil market. The funds were promised by Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan on Friday who said the money would be used for safety improvements, maintenance and upgrades of existing offshore … [Read more...]
Metal Shark Launches New Line of Expedition Yachts
Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark is marking its entry into the recreational yacht market with the introduction of a new 48-meter aluminum hull catamaran. The Metal Shark M48, named Magnet, is the first build in the company's "Metal Shark Yachts" line of high-speed, long-range catamaran expedition yachts. The new lineup also include the M30 (30 meters / 100’) and M70 … [Read more...]
USS Kidd Arrives in Washington Flying a Pirate Flag. Here’s Why It’s Authorized to Actually Do That
The arrival of the U.S. Navy's guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd at its homeport in Everett, Washington this week drew quite a bit of attention online, but it wasn't because of the millions worth of drugs it had seized during its counter-narcotics deployment. Instead, it was the giant "Jolly Roger" pirate flag it was flying from its mast. The USS Kidd (DDG-100) arrived at … [Read more...]
Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Down 40 Percent in August
Shipments of iron ore transported by the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet fell more than 40 percent last month compared to a year ago, according to new figures released by the Lake Carriers' Association, which represents and tracks the U.S.-flag "Laker" fleet. Shipments in August totaled just 3.6 million tons, a decrease of 40.3 percent compared to a year ago. Shipments were also … [Read more...]