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

The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced this week that each year on May 22 America celebrates National Maritime Day. The United States has always been and will always be a great maritime nation.  From our origins as 13 British colonies, through every period of peace and conflict since, the Merchant Marine has...Read More

Exciting news!  The GO Patriot was promptly chartered by one of our valued Guice Offshore clients upon completion of her dry-docking!    This Master Boat Builder 150 ft. Class DP1 Mini Supply Vessel now will commence operations in the Gulf of Mexico immediately following the installation of additional, mission-specific equipment.  Among the GO Patriot’s features that will ensure a...Read More