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Monday, August 28, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Biden Administration Bets on Offshore Wind Boom in Oil-Rich Gulf of Mexico

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — The Gulf of Mexico has been a hub for US oil production for decades. A government auction Tuesday could help make it

August 28, 2023
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
US Navy Admirals and a naval color guard at A Ceremony in Washington. Photo by USN
Navy

Despite Sexual Assault Reforms, The US Navy Still Guards Secrets

by Megan Rose (ProPublica) As President Joe Biden announces major reforms to how the military prosecutes sexual assault, the U.S. Navy is still shrouding those

August 24, 2023
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Biden Administration Approves Fourth Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

The Department of the Interior has approved the Revolution Wind project, marking the fourth commercial-scale offshore wind project to receive federal approval

August 22, 2023
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Shipping

Biden Administration Identifies Potential Offshore Wind Areas in Oregon’s Deep Waters

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified two draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) off the coast of Oregon for the potential development of

August 16, 2023
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Monday, July 31, 2023
offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Biden Administration Finalizes Central Atlantic Wind Energy Areas

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has finalized three offshore Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and

July 31, 2023
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Friday, July 21, 2023
Biden Nominates Admiral Lisa Franchetti to Lead US Navy
Defense

Biden Nominates Admiral Lisa Franchetti to Lead US Navy

By Phil Stewart and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead

July 21, 2023
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
FILE PHOTO: An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

Biden Administration Proposes Changes to Protect Taxpayers from Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning Costs

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has proposed changes to federal financial assurance requirements for offshore oil and gas companies to protect

June 27, 2023
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Tentative Deal Reached in West Coast Labor Negotiations

The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have announced a tentative agreement in West Coat labor negotiations,

June 15, 2023
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are seen at the container terminal of the port of Oakland, California, U.S., October 28, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Shipping

Acting U.S. Labor Chief in California to Urge West Coast Port Labor Deal

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) – Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su is in California to meet with West Coast ports unions

June 13, 2023
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Monday, June 5, 2023
Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles
Ports

Pressure Builds for White House to Mediate West Coast Port Labor Dispute

By David Shepardson and Lisa Baertlein WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES, June 5 (Reuters) – Groups representing major retailers and manufacturers urged the White

June 5, 2023
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Biden Administration Completes Environmental Review of Gulf of Mexico Wind Areas

The Biden Administration’s plan to achieve 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 has taken another step forward with the Bureau of Ocean

May 30, 2023
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Shipping

BOEM Completes Environmental Analysis of Offshore Wind Project Off New Jersey

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has wrapped up its environmental analysis of the proposed Ocean Wind 1 wind project off the coast of New Jersey.

May 23, 2023
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
An alaska state ferry underway near Ketchikan, Alaska
Shipping

Biden Administration Allocates $220 Million to Enhance Passenger Ferry Service Nationwide

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $220 million from President

May 18, 2023
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
Without Waterways Biden’s Climate Plan Will Waste Trillions
Environment

Without Waterways Biden’s Climate Plan Will Waste Trillions

by John Konrad (gCaptain OpEd) With a staggering 15,000+ miles of navigable waterways, it’s critical to note that river barges can carry over ten times

May 7, 2023
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US Submarines Are Popping Up More Often And It’s Not Clear Why
Defense

US Submarines Are Popping Up More Often And It’s Not Clear Why

By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) –A US nuclear-armed submarine will make a publicly announced visit to South Korea within months, prompting debate about the

May 7, 2023
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Saturday, May 6, 2023
Trucks At Port Of LA
Ports

U.S. Launches $4 billion Effort To Electrify U.S. Ports, Cut Emissions

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Friday launched a $4 billion effort to electrify U.S. ports

May 6, 2023
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
ANN C. PHILLIPS MARAD
News

US Maritime Crisis: Uncovering The Ghost Admiral Steering The US Government’s Most Secretive Agency

by Captain John Konrad (OpEd) How can you help Cato dismantle the Jones Act and undermine American shipping? How can you subvert crucial US Navy shipbuilding

April 25, 2023
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Friday, April 14, 2023
Biden Admin Approves Exports from Alaska LNG Project
Shipping

Biden Admin Approves Exports from Alaska LNG Project

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Thursday approved exports of liquefied natural gas from the

April 14, 2023
Total Views: 1443

Thursday, April 6, 2023
A jackup works to prepare the seabed for a cable that will connect the South Fork Wind offshore wind farm, 35 miles east of Montauk Point to the onshore electric grid. Photo courtesy South Fork Wind
Offshore

Biden Admin Green Lights Turbine Construction on South Fork Offshore Wind Project

The US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has completed its review of critical design and installation

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 3466

Service Chief Panel
Navy

Shipbuilding Battle: Deep Dive On The Fight Between 3 Commandants And 1 Admiral

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) The brewing conflict between the US Navy and the US Marine Corps over the production of amphibious warships is reaching a

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 8248
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