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Evolution of Offshore Wind and the Coastwise Laws

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Over the past year, a number of new interpretations related to the application of the coastwise laws to the developing offshore wind industry in the United States have clarified how construction and operation of offshore wind...more

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The ‎American Offshore Worker Fairness ‎‎‎Act: Boon to U.S. Mariners or Blow to U.S. Offshore Wind?

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Without a doubt, one of the strongest arguments supporting the buildout of the U.S. offshore wind industry is the enormous potential for the creation of brand new, high paying jobs. Precisely which jobs should take priority,...more

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Favorable Winds for Offshore Development – Inflation Reduction Act and Other Updates

The offshore wind industry stands to gain additional momentum this summer as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) moves through Congress to its anticipated passage. The budget reconciliation package associated with the bill...more

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U.S. Customs Agency Issues Guidance on Jones Act Compliance in Connection with Offshore Wind Projects

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a ruling stating that the Jones Act does not apply to several specific offshore wind activities, which permits those activities to be performed by foreign vessels....more

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Boffo Offshore Wind Sale Moves Biden Closer to Goal—But Tough Currents Remain

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This article summarizes the latest developments in the U.S. offshore wind market and then reviews some of the troubling waters ahead. New Developments - On February 25, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management...more

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Jones Act Compliance Strategies for US Offshore Wind Construction

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As renewable energy continues to comprise a larger share of the US power mix, offshore wind remains the next frontier of the US green energy boom. Today, the US hosts only one operational commercial offshore wind farm, the...more

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CBP Modifies First Offshore Wind Ruling

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Stakeholders in offshore wind construction projects, including vessel owners and operators, project developers, and equipment manufacturers, should ensure that their plans for offshore wind development take into consideration...more

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CBP's Most Recent Offshore Wind Jones Act Ruling Signals a Trend

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) earlier this year for the first time expressly found that the Jones Act applies to transportation of merchandise from a U.S. port to a location on the U.S. outer continental shelf...more

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New Offshore Wind Ruling Revoked by Customs and Border Protection

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) recently revoked a July 15, 2020 ruling that determined using a non-coastwise-qualified vessel (i.e., a non-Jones Act compliant vessel or foreign vessel) to install wind turbine...more

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U.S. Offshore Wind Keeps Spinning in July — Legislative Update

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While offshore wind has been on the radar for many years in the United States, there has been a palpable surge in the momentum behind the industry over the past several months....more

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Offshore Wind Will Need Support Vessels – What Form Are You Going to Use?

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As the United States develops offshore wind capacity, the need for vessels to support the industry for installation and maintenance will rapidly expand. While it may seem perfectly logical for the industry to adopt the BIMCO...more

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Implications of Jones Act Changes to the Offshore Energy Industry

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Vessels are the backbone of any offshore construction project, and the Jones Act, which celebrated its centennial this month, regulates their operations in U.S. waters on the Outer Continental Shelf. Originally promulgated as...more

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Mainbrace: September 2016 (No. 4)

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It’s hard to believe another summer has come and gone. The kids are back in school, the commuter trains are a bit more crowded, and everyone is back from their holidays, hopefully refreshed and ready to get back down to...more

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