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U.S. offshore oil and gas exploration began more than 100 years ago with the construction of a 300-foot pier mounted with a standard cable-tool rig off the

There is no easy way to get to an offshore platform. Located miles from shore, these worksites are often accessed by helicopter—setting the stage for one of

Utility-scale wind projects are springing up along the Atlantic seaboard, the Gulf of Mexico, and—within the decade—off the Pacific Coast. Federal lease

Picture a vessel that can sail to a jobsite, “plant” three or four giant steel legs on the seabed, and then lift its entire hull clear of the

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30 each year, with a long-term average (based on the past three decades) of roughly 14

Offshore supply vessels (OSVs) play a fundamental role in the oil and gas industry, ensuring that offshore platforms—whether oil rigs, wind farms, or

Roustabouts play a critical part in the oil and gas industry. Although they are entry-level workers, they are often the backbone of drilling operations on land

According to 2019 estimates, there are roughly 650,000 Americans employed at sea, and even more employed by ports and marine terminals. All told, government

April 20 marks the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and spill, a disaster that claimed 11 lives and caused the worst accidental oil

As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, forecasts and scientific analyses predict a notably active period, potentially setting new records for storm

The Gulf of Mexico, a region rich in natural beauty and abundant in resources, has long been at the heart of the U.S. energy sector. Encompassing both onshore

Before dawn on Labor Day 2019, a scuba dive boat named the Conception was anchored off the coast of Santa Cruz Island just 100 feet from shore. Its passengers

Diving deep below the ocean, saturation divers occupy a world few can imagine. Named for the physiological phenomenon where their bodies become

Across centuries, despite massive advancements in technology, weather forecasting, and safety regulations, maritime disasters continue to injure crews, claim

As we near the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, we find ourselves reflecting on past storms. These powerful natural phenomena have left indelible marks

As dawn broke over the Gulf of Mexico, a rig known as “Poseidon’s Marvel” was already bustling with activity. Standing tall amid the waves, the oil rig

Cargo vessels serve as the backbone of global trade, transporting goods across the world’s oceans. However, many of these vessels are aging, which raises

A Louisiana jury has awarded more than $27 million to the family of an offshore worker who was fatally injured in a 2018 workplace accident on an oil and

Sitting about 12 miles off the Louisiana coast near the mouth of the Mississippi River, an abandoned well has been spilling oil into the Gulf of Mexico for the

$2.6 million. That was the cost of raising the Respect, a 150-foot tugboat that sank in 2006 after thieves stole the copper plug from the vessel’s sea chest.