On July 11, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partial termination of two contracts with Panama City, Fla.-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) to build… Read More
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Washington, D.C.—The Coast Guard is encouraging the maritime industry to learn of the changes in policies to address sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) prevention. Included in the James M. Read More
The explanation offered by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas as to why he granted an “unprecedented” Jones Act waiver has failed to quell industry criticism. In his September… Read More
Washington, D.C. — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and unions representing U.S. merchant mariners condemned the Biden administration’s waiver of the Jones Act as unlawful and unnecessary. “We urge… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the approval of a “temporary and targeted” Jones Act waiver to ensure Puerto Rico has sufficient diesel to address immediate needs following… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Federal agencies that impact the maritime industry such as the departments of Homeland Security and Transportation joined those that failed to receive their fiscal year 2019 funding under… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army are taking formal action to clear up apparent confusion over their year-long effort to repeal the controversial 2015 Waters… Read More
