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September 21, 2020
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August 12, 2019
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U.S. Coast Guard Updates its Offshore Wind Farm Approval Guidance
On August 1, 2019, the U.S. Coast Guard published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) No. 01-19 entitled “Guidance on the Coast Guard’s Roles and Responsibilities for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI).” This guidance replaces guidance of the same name published March 9, 2007, as NVIC No. 02-07. The Coast Guard plays a leading role in the assessment of the impact an offshore wind farm may have on the U.S. “Marine Transportation System” as defined under federal law.
November 3, 2017
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Offshore Wind Jones Act Vessel Study Released
On November 2, 2017, a study entitled “U.S. Jones Act Compliant Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Study” was released. The Study was prepared for state government energy authorities in Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
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MaritimeFedWatch features updates and discussions on current maritime legal issues and developments. The blog covers environmental regulation and crimes, piracy, the Jones Act, U.S. Coast Guard initiatives, U.S. Congressional enactments, and many other topics of interest to the U.S.-flag industry and the world wide maritime industry’s interaction with the United States.
