Author: Kim Norton

Defense bill lifts industry with COVID aid, clarity for offshore wind

Offshore wind holds exciting potential for U.S. maritime stakeholders. In December, Keppel AmFELS laid the keel for the first Jones Act-compliantoffshore windturbine installation vessel. The 472-foot ship is expected to be operational off the East Coast…

GPS interference plaguing navigation in some regions, MarAd warns

Mariners should be on the lookout for significant Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference, especially in the eastern and central Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf and multiple Chinese ports, according to recent alerts from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd).…