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"The Status of the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic" - May 29, 2020

Watch a livestream of a discussion by the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure.

"Why the Jones Act is still needed 100 years later" - June 5, 2020

Read about the origin and history of the Jones Act and why it is still relevant and important to our nation today.

"U.S. Coast Guard Conducts Long Range Medevac off Alaska" - June 3, 2020

Watch this incredible video of the USCG medevac an injured fisherman off the coast of Alaska.

"Barge industry shares lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic" - August 11, 2020

Inland river operators continue to operate, and indeed, many are hiring in the face of Covid - albeit with some health and safety changes.

"Cooperation & Cutterheads: Land Building at Mississippi River Birdfoot Delta Reaches Milestone" - August 11, 2020

Great read on how dredge spoil from cutterhead dredges that keep Southwest Pass navigable is being used in coastal restoration efforts.

"Constant Training Can Help Prevent Man Overboard Incidents" - September 3, 2020

Man overboard incidents are among the top causes of injury and fatalities to inland towing vessel crews. The good news is that regular training can reduce the risk. Read this article to see if your company measures up.

"New Jones Act measure will clarify rules for building offshore wind power" - January 19, 2021

Good read about the future of offshore wind power and how it will impact the maritime industry.

"Will we still need oil in 2050?"

Interesting article about whether renewable energy can completely replace oil.

"U.S. Senators introduce bill to block Biden's energy ban"

Senator Bill Cassidy (R - LA) joins other senators to stop Biden’s energy ban.