Bill aims to close Jones Act ‘loopholes’
Foreign-flagged vessels working in the U.S. offshore energy sector would face new restrictions under a proposal before Congress.
Foreign-flagged vessels working in the U.S. offshore energy sector would face new restrictions under a proposal before Congress.
Crowley wants to be “the most sustainable and innovative maritime and logistics company in the Americas by 2025,” says Alisa Praskovich, sustainability director at the company.
The U.S. government is teaming up with leading offshore wind developer Ørsted to “combat the climate crisis and create more clean energy jobs.”
U.S. ports are positioned to win big off Biden administration’s offshore wind energy initiative
Crowley has the Jones Act-compliant marine transportation assets to accommodate the start of the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry.
Vessel group alleges “lucrative cost advantage” over American-flagged ships.
Offshore energy operations could get competition from foreign ships.
Off-shore wind energy has been gaining popularity, with a projected spike in production over the next decade.
New guidelines highlight vessel safety issues for project developers.
Financial transactions within the U.S. maritime sector – including vessel loans and project eligibility – are on hold waiting for an end to the government shutdown.
Offshore oil drilling across the East coast could end up destabilizing the fishing industry which brought in more than $500 million last year. Building offshore wind power farms could be a better alternative as it would keep the oceans clean while producing energy.