Guice Offshore earned a grade of A+ from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Ocean Service for exercising diligence and commitment in adhering to safe speed limits designed to protect North Atlantic right whales while transiting protected waters of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary during the first half of 2025.  Our mini...Read More

On March 9, 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released the 2026 National Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources, which is an estimate of the undiscovered, technically and economically recoverable oil and natural gas resources outside of known oil and gas fields on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Click HERE...Read More

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced on March 5, 2026 that it is reviewing market conditions of supply and demand in the crude oil and gas markets, and, as a result, is proposing to amend its existing oil and gas risk management and financial assurance regulations. The proposal would roll back requirements from...Read More

Although ammonia has been transported by ship onboard liquefied gas carriers for decades, its application as a maritime fuel remains widely uncharted, with technologies such as ammonia-fueled internal combustion engines yet to be proven at scale. Ammonia is considered a promising, carbon-free maritime fuel for decarbonizing shipping, offering high energy density compared to hydrogen and...Read More

Ocean waves are one of the most abundant and predictable renewable energy sources on the planet, yet efficiently harnessing their power remains a major challenge.  Traditional devices typically operate efficiently only within a narrow range of wave conditions, highlighting the need for more novel, constructive converters. Now, one researcher from The University of Osaka has...Read More

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced during February 2026 that it is inviting more schools to apply for its Maritime Centers of Excellence program for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).  Centers of Excellence designations serve to assist the maritime industry in obtaining and maintaining the highest quality workforce. The Maritime...Read More

From rebuilding towns devastated by natural disaster, cleaning up the environment, andassuring safe, clean, and efficient sources of energy, to designing information systems that will speed our country into the future, or maintaining the Guice Offshore offshore supply vessel fleet in top condition, engineers use their scientific and technical knowledge and skills in creative and...Read More

Caption Above:  Guice Offshore’s Multi-Purpose Vessel GO America sails in New York Harbor   Vessel Captains and Pilots, have you sailed in New York Harbor?  The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting information on the current state of navigation within New York Harbor and the approaches, along with the observations, concerns, and opinions of those operating...Read More

Replacing the legacy Special Warnings to Mariners system, MARAD Advisories system, and global maritime security-focused U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety Information Bulletins, the U.S. Maritime Alert and Advisory System will now serve as the consolidated U.S. government system for communication with U.S. maritime industry stakeholders regarding potential or observed maritime security threats like piracy, armed...Read More

New navigational system will improve safety in one of nation’s busiest ports The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on February 17, 2026 the successful installation of a Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) in Boston Harbor.  The system includes observational equipment at MassPort’s Conley Terminal and on the Tobin Memorial Bridge. The Boston Harbor...Read More