Celebrating the Jones Act on its centennial
Tomorrow, our industry celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Jones Act. The Act’s contributions to…
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OMSA expands its board of directors
Last week, the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) expanded its board of directors and nominated…
NOSAC approves final report on OSV use in disaster response
Yesterday, the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC) approved recommendations to increase the ability of…
OMSA provides list of hurricane relief vessels
Early last week as Hurricane Dorian churned west, the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) surveyed…
Congress mulls Jones Act changes that could affect offshore energy operations
Congress is considering changes in federal law that could affect how the Jones Act is…
New rules coming for OSV use in disaster recovery
The Coast Guard’s advisory panel on offshore safety has completed recommendations for how offshore supply…
Offshore wind industry looks to Gulf expertise
Since it organized four years ago, the non-profit Business Network for Offshore Wind has been…
Energy downturn cost 21,500 jobs in Louisiana, study finds
Louisiana shed 21,500 maritime-related jobs from 2014 to 2016 as a result of the prolonged…
OMSA: Don’t cede U.S. maritime jobs to foreign interests
The U.S. domestic maritime industry is a critical component to the nation’s economic and national…
In the oil patch, battle over Jones Act heats up
Domestic offshore service vessel operators thought they were given a goodbye gift from the Obama administration…