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Thursday, April 18, 2024
China Oil tanker at PDVSA's Jose Antonio Anzoategui industrial complex
Shipping

Venezuela’s Loss of Key U.S. Export License to Hit Oil Sector

By Marianna Parraga and Deisy Buitrago HOUSTON/CARACAS, April 18 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s loss of a key U.S. license that allowed it to freely

12 mins ago
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Washington State Ferry Wenatchee
Shipping

$316 Million in Funding Announced to Modernize U.S. Ferries

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of $316 million to support and modernize

23 hours ago
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
FILE PHOTO: An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in Alabama, October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

New Rule Aims to Protect U.S. Taxpayers from Bearing Offshore Decommissioning Costs

The Department of the Interior has announced a new rule aiming to ensure that costs related to the decommissioning of offshore platforms are covered by the oil

April 16, 2024
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Friday, April 5, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks near the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, in Dundalk, Maryland, U.S., April 5, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Shipping

Biden Urges Congress to Approve Funds for Baltimore Bridge Rebuild

By Jennifer Jacobs and Michelle Jamrisko (Bloomberg) — President Joe Biden pressed Congress to quickly approve funds to rebuild a collapsed Baltimore

April 5, 2024
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
A Yemeni Coast Guard boat sails near the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023.
Shipping

U.S. Could Revoke Houthi Terrorist Label if Group Halts Attacks on Ships

By Sam Dagher (Bloomberg) — The US said it would consider revoking its recent designation of Yemen’s Houthis as terrorists if the Iran-backed

April 3, 2024
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Offshore wind farm
Offshore

Biden Administration Approves Eighth Offshore Wind Project

The Biden Administration has given the green light to its eighth offshore wind project with the approval of the 2,600-megawatt New England Wind project located

April 2, 2024
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Friday, March 22, 2024
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

US Revises Tax Credit Rule to Help Offshore Wind Projects

March 22 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Friday released new rules that will make it easier for offshore wind developers to claim a subsidy

March 22, 2024
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Thursday, March 21, 2024
lng ship
Shipping

Republican-Led States Sue Over Biden Administration’s LNG Permitting Pause

By Clark Mindock NEW YORK, March 21 (Reuters) – Sixteen Republican-led states on Thursday filed a lawsuit to challenge the federal

March 21, 2024
Total Views: 1131

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
A photo of turbines as the South Fork Wind offshore wind farm
Offshore

Biden Administration Plans Second Offshore Wind Sale in Gulf of Mexico

The Biden Administration has announced plans for a second offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico after a first sale which, despite its historic

March 20, 2024
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during his visit in Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 20, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Shipbuilding

Biden Eyes Chinese Shipbuilding Subsidies as Tensions Simmer

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — US President Joe Biden pledged to look into a petition from a group of unions asking his administration to review

March 13, 2024
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
A crane moves humanitarian aid for Gaza in a joint mission between NGOs Open Arms and World Central Kitchen at the port of Larnaca, Cyprus, March 8, 2024. Santi Palacios/Open Arms-World Central Kitchen/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

US and Allies Eye Commercial Maritime Option for Gaza Aid

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. may urge partners and allies to fund a privately run operation to send aid by sea to Gaza that could begin

March 12, 2024
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File photo of the port of long beach from the bridge of a ship
Shipping

MARAD Announces $500 Million Funding for Port Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing the availability of $500

March 12, 2024
Total Views: 1669

Thursday, March 7, 2024
Palestinians gather on a beach in the hope of getting aid air-dropped over Gaza, amid the ongoing the conflict between Israel and Hamas, in the southern Gaza Strip February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Shipping

US to Build Temporary Port in Gaza to Deliver Aid

By Jonathan Landay and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union speech on

March 7, 2024
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The crew aboard the USS Gravely launches Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles in response to attacks on shipping by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in the Red Sea, Jan. 12, 2024. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Has Hit 230 Houthi Targets in Yemen

By Daniel Flatley and Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) — The US has struck 230 targets in Yemen following Houthi-led attacks against shipping in the Red Sea, a

February 28, 2024
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Friday, February 23, 2024
Stacked containers and cranes are shown at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Shipping

Port of Los Angeles Head Sees Risk from China-Made Cranes

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — The head of the busiest US maritime gateway said Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to national security, but a

February 23, 2024
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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting
Shipping

U.S. Analysis Shows Price Cap on Russian Oil is Working

The U.S. Treasury Department released a new report Friday detailing the impact of the second phase of a policy capping the price of Russian oil, two years into

February 23, 2024
Total Views: 1579

The port of murmansk russia at sunset
Shipping

U.S. Issues Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia. Here are the Key Parts:

By Daphne Psaledakis and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON/LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) – The U.S. on Friday issued sweeping

February 23, 2024
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the media before he departs the White House for Florida, in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Shipping

Executive Order Bolsters Coast Guard’s Ability to Address Maritime Cyber Threats

President Biden has signed an Executive Order that amends Regulations related to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities in the

February 22, 2024
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Statue of Liberty overlooking Port of New York and New Jersey
Ports

MARAD Advisory Warns of Potential Cybersecurity Threats from Chinese-Manufactured Port Equipment

The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a new advisory to alert industry stakeholders about potential vulnerabilities in maritime port equipment, networks,

February 21, 2024
Total Views: 2643

A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Ports

White House to Issue Executive Order to Fortify U.S. Ports and Maritime Cybersecurity

The White House has announced plans to issue an Executive Order enhancing the security of the nation’s ports in a bid to bolster national security, in

February 21, 2024
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