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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Defense

Admiral Lisa Franchetti Confirmed to Navy’s Top Ranking Position

The Senate confirmed Adm. Lisa Franchetti as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy’s high ranking position, on Thursday. This historic appointment

November 2, 2023
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Friday, October 13, 2023
Energy

Biden Awards $7 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs in 16 States

By Valerie Volcovici and Jarrett Renshaw Oct 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will announce in Philadelphia on Friday the recipients of $7

October 13, 2023
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Offshore

Biden’s Offshore Wind Target Slipping out of Reach as Projects Struggle

Sept 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s goal to deploy 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind along U.S. coastlines this decade to fight climate change

September 15, 2023
Total Views: 1424

Thursday, August 24, 2023
Environment

Biden Trims Gulf Oil Lease Area to Protect Rare Whale Habitat

(Bloomberg) — The Biden administration plans to auction 67 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas development in a lease sale next

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 1882

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Offshore

Biden Administration Tightens Obama-Era Offshore Drilling Safety Rules Relaxed by Trump

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced new measures to enhance worker safety and ensure offshore oil and gas operations in federal waters are

August 22, 2023
Total Views: 1873

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Shipping

Iranian Tanker Seized By US Begins Unloading

HOUSTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) – A cargo of Iranian crude oil that was seized by the United States was unloading on Sunday after waiting

August 20, 2023
Total Views: 12470

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Shipping

Lawmakers Urge Biden to Resolve Offloading Delay of Seized Iran Oil Tanker

WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers from both political parties have urged President Joe Biden and members of his administration to

August 16, 2023
Total Views: 1078

Friday, July 21, 2023
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
Total Views: 6555

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Environment

Biden Taps Energy Department to Find Climate-Friendly Alternatives for Jet and Shipping Fuels

(Bloomberg) — The Biden administration is marshaling the power of the Energy Department to find low-carbon alternatives to petroleum-based

May 24, 2023
Total Views: 1226

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Offshore

BOEM Identifies 1.7 Million Acres Off Central Atlantic for Potential Offshore Wind Development

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified approximately 1.7 million acres offshore the U.S. central

November 17, 2022
Total Views: 1290

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Offshore

Biden Administration Announces Next Steps for Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Biden Administration has announced the next steps towards holding two offshore oil and gas lease sales—one in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Cook Inlet,

October 20, 2022
Total Views: 1974

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Shipping

Biden Brokers Tentative Deal Averting Nationwide Rail Strike

By Trevor Hunnicutt, David Shepardson and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration secured a

September 15, 2022
Total Views: 1104

Friday, August 5, 2022
Shipping

U.S. Allocates $172 Million to Improve Ferry Services

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has announced more than $172 million in funding to help improve ferry services in 35

August 5, 2022
Total Views: 1310

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Shipping

Biden Administration Announces $300 Million in Ferry Grants

The Biden Administration is continuing funding to improve the nation’s maritime networks and infrastructure, with the Department of

July 12, 2022
Total Views: 1482

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Headed to President Biden’s Desk After Passing House
Shipping

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Headed to President Biden’s Desk After Passing House

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 369 to 42 to pass the Senate’s version of the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, designed to give the

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 3079

Friday, June 10, 2022
Ports

President Biden Calls Out Foreign Shipping Companies During Port of Los Angeles Visit

President Biden visited the Port of Los Angeles on Friday where he discussed supply chain challenges and progress and addressed the issue of rising inflation,

June 10, 2022
Total Views: 3497

Thursday, June 9, 2022
President Biden Calls on Congress to Crack Down on Ocean Carriers
Shipping

President Biden Calls on Congress to Crack Down on Ocean Carriers

President Biden is calling on Congress to “crack down” on ocean carriers who the president says are responsible for raising shipping costs,

June 9, 2022
Total Views: 4353

Thursday, April 21, 2022
Ports

Biden Bans Russian Ships From U.S. Ports

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden announced on Thursday the United States will ban Russian-affiliated

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 2537

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Defense

President Biden Nominates Admiral Linda Fagan to Lead Coast Guard

With confirmation, Admiral Fagan will become the first woman to lead a branch of the U.S. Armed Services. President Joe Biden has nominated Admiral Linda

April 5, 2022
Total Views: 3811

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Shipping

Senator Warren Blasts Shipping Alliances for Adding to Inflation

By Brendan Murray and Laura Curtis (Bloomberg) — Senator Elizabeth Warren blamed rising U.S. inflation in part on the largest ocean shipping companies,

March 24, 2022
Total Views: 1292
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