The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is beginning to formulate its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Studies Development Plan covering all of its offshore energy and minerals activities.  To do that, BOEM is inviting marine researchers and other interested parties to submit study ideas relating to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) areas offshore of the Atlantic,...Read More

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) advised yesterday, November 7, 2024 that it has activated its Hurricane Response Team and is monitoring offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf of America as they evacuate platforms and rigs in response to the hurricane. The BSEE team will work with offshore operators and other...Read More

Although we often think of offshore wind power as a type of marine energy, it’s technically not.  As the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prepares to further its investment in actual marine energy technologies, it’s a good time to learn about this important resource. Recently, the federal government announced up to $112.5 million in funding...Read More

Avangrid Renewables and Invenergy NE Offshore Wind have submitted the winning bids for America’s first commercial floating offshore wind lease sale of areas to be located in the Gulf of Maine.  The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) completed the offshore wind lease sale on October 29, 2024, in which it offered the first commercial...Read More

The United States Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Office of Environment and Innovation has selected ABS to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (Center) under a five-year cooperative agreement. Authorized by the U.S. Congress, the Center is intended to support the adoption of clean energy on U.S. vessels through a wide-ranging program of research...Read More

Guice Offshore (GO), widely considered to be the U.S. flag leader in operating dynamically positioned mini supply and medium-sized multi-purpose vessels in the specialty market, is hiring mariners across the maritime jobs spectrum of duty, from captains to engineers and ordinary seamen. We’re recruiting mariners for locations nationwide, especially for the following maritime jobs: 100-GRT...Read More

What if offshore wind turbines could work in concert, like musicians in an orchestra?  The U.S. Department of Energy Wind Energy Technologies Office recently reported on a project taking shape that could do just that.  As momentum for clean energy and offshore wind continues to build across the United States, new U.S. Department of Energy...Read More

Above:  Aerial view of Government Point, located within Point Conception State Marine Reserve and Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. This marine protected area contains kelp forests, surfgrass beds, and rocky reefs surrounded by sandy seafloor. It also hosts an abundance of diverse fish, invertebrates, birds, and marine mammals. (Image credit: NOAA)   The National Oceanic...Read More

Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and the SS United States Conservancy announced early in October 2024 that the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners has approved a contingent contract to acquire the SS United States that could see the historic ocean liner converted into the world’s largest artificial reef. Part of the deal would also include...Read More

If you’re in the market to charter an offshore supply vessel for a specialty ocean marine job, offshore engineering, aerospace or oceanographic mission, chances are you’re already highly informed on how you need it equipped to get the job done.  For starters, that always includes making sure your vessel meets stringent Coast Guard and ABS...Read More