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Impact & Regulations

U.S. tweaks monetary penalties for oil & gas players

February 15, 2023

Via: Offshore Energy

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management made the final rule announcement on Tuesday, 14 February 2023, explaining that the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act (FCPIAA Improvements Act) of 2015 requires Federal agencies to adjust the level of […]


Shipping

Biden administration grants $380mln to decarbonise ferry transportation

January 30, 2023

Via: Offshore Energy

In total, FTA is awarding 23 grants across 11 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Grants will fund projects including replacement of old vessels, expand fleets, and build new terminals and docks. For the state of Alaska, the award means […]


Shipping

Governments around the globe spur creation of green corridors

November 8, 2022

Via: Offshore Energy

Green shipping corridors are specific maritime routes decarbonised from end to end, including both land-side infrastructure and vessels. Setting up such routes involves using zero-emission fuel or energy, putting in place refuelling or recharging infrastructure at ports, and deploying zero-emission […]


Shipping

US House passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act

December 9, 2021

Via: Offshore Energy

This bill is the first major overhaul of federal regulations for the global shipping industry in over 30 years and was sponsored by US Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and John Garamendi (D-CA). It will provide “critical” updates to the international […]


Shipping

USA Truck Reports Revenue, Earnings Growth in Q3

October 29, 2021

Via: Transport Topics

USA Truck’s revenue and earnings improved during the third quarter, the company reported Oct. 28. The Van Buren, Ark.-based motor carrier posted net income of $4.8 million, or 54 cents per diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30. […]