Maritime navigation is about to become safer, easier and more efficient thanks to the new “Harmonized Waterways” project, part of massive joint effort by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Coast Guard (USGC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to synchronize identifiers (such as names and abbreviations) for rivers, bays and...Read More

Some offshore renewable energy regulations (mostly pertaining to offshore wind) dealing with workplace safety and environmental compliance will be transferred from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), the U.S. Department of Interior announced yesterday, Jan. 17, 2023. A joint notice to lessees outlines the transfer of...Read More

Get an advanced copy of the proposed new Rules HERE. It’s estimated that offshore wind developers will save approximately $1 billion over a 20-year period thanks to updated regulations for clean energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) that were proposed this week on January 12, 2023. The first Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)...Read More

The U.S. Coast Guard First District is wrapping up an extensive study on the approaches to Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts Port Access Routes, but there’s still time for the public to contribute written comments for the Coast Guard to consider before the February 2, 2023 deadline. Before establishing or adjusting traffic separation schemes (TSS)...Read More

On Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of two draft Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for two new offshore wind projects for public review and comment, thereby advancing the regulatory process for construction to begin.  Known as the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project and the Sunrise...Read More

Dynamically Positioned U.S. Flag Specialty Leader Adds Five Modern DP1 Mini Supply Vessels  On the heels of its recent expansion earlier this year, Jones Act-qualified offshore supply vessel provider Guice Offshore added five ships to its growing fleet in early July 2022.      The new additions, which are currently working in the Gulf of Mexico, include...Read More

Guice Offshore (“GO”) is advising our fellow mariners and maritime professionals that on February 7, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard will cease the monitoring of all High Frequency (HF) Voice Distress Frequencies (4125 kHz; 6215 kHz; 8291 kHz; and 12290 kHz) in the contiguous United States and Hawaii because they are rarely used anymore. The...Read More

The Guice Offshore family mourned the passing of one of our own this week, Human Resources Manager and Alternate Company Security Officer Donna Romero LeBlanc.   Donna, a long-time resident of Patterson, entered into eternal rest while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. The text of her obituary follows:  “Donna was born in...Read More

When you’re out in the vastness of the open ocean on a Guice Offshore (“GO”) supply vessel or mini-supply vessel, you can feel safe knowing that our team of experienced professionals like Tim Lewis is behind the scenes making sure our GO crews are well-rotated and rested in order to navigate missions that can encounter tough...Read More

Looking for a challenge?  A great mission?  A team and a career that’s even better?  Guice Offshore (“GO”) is hiring NOW for these jobs: 200GRT/500ITC + 100 GRT #Captains Unlicensed #Engineers #QMEDs ABs OS / #DeckHands Three ways to apply: –Online:  GuiceOffshore.com/Careers  (click on the “application” button at the bottom of the page) Call or email...Read More