United States Maritime Administration

Guidehouse Awarded Contract from U.S. DOT's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for National Safe Streets and Roads for All Program

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to implement a National Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Clearinghouse. SS4A, a major Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program, funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

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  • SS4A, a major Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program, funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
  • DOT's National Roadway Safety Strategy adopts the Safe System approach as the guiding ideal to advance roadway safety and achieve Vision Zero.
  • The SS4A grant program embodies this Safe System approach by helping jurisdictions wholistically tackle safety challenges related to infrastructure, behavior, and equity.
  • Since 2004, Team Guidehouse has delivered hundreds of projects on time and within budget across the FHWA, the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Transit Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the Maritime Administration.

Generational Equity Advises Oceanwide Repair in its Recapitalization with Fletch Equity

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the majority recapitalization of its client, Oceanwide Repair, with Fletch Equity (Fletch).

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  • Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the majority recapitalization of its client, Oceanwide Repair, with Fletch Equity (Fletch).
  • The Fletch team will be partnering with the founders of Oceanwide to grow the company’s capabilities, scale and geographic footprint.
  • Located in Long Beach, California, Oceanwide Repair (Oceanwide), provides marine ship repair services for a variety of vessels from tugboats and barges to very large oil tankers, bulk carriers, passenger ships, and container ships.
  • “Fletch Equity looks forward to working with the sellers to expand the Company over the next several years,” said Meredith.

Joel Szabat Leads new Aviation Strategies Firm

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 1, 2023, Joel Szabat joined Strong Port Strategies (SPS) as the President of Aviation Strategies.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 1, 2023, Joel Szabat joined Strong Port Strategies (SPS) as the President of Aviation Strategies.
  • "Of all the opportunities he has before him, I am thrilled that Joel chose to join us," said Lauren Brand, CEO of Strong Port Strategies.
  • "Joel's experience as a senior federal executive, and the respect he has earned across industry and in Congress, enables SPS to expand its services from maritime to include aviation."
  • For more information on Joel Szabat: https://www.strongportstrategies.com/joel-szabat
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Enterprise’s Spot Project Receives Record of Decision

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) today announced that its Sea Port Oil Terminal (SPOT) project recently received its Record of Decision (ROD) from the U.S. Department of Transportations Maritime Administration in accordance with the provisions of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974.

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  • Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) today announced that its Sea Port Oil Terminal (SPOT) project recently received its Record of Decision (ROD) from the U.S. Department of Transportations Maritime Administration in accordance with the provisions of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974.
  • The receipt of the ROD is a significant milestone in the process to obtain a license for SPOT under the Deepwater Port Act.
  • SPOT is designed to load Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and other crude oil tankers at rates up to 85,000 barrels per hour.
  • SPOT is one of the worlds most environmentally focused energy infrastructure projects that includes state-of-the-art pipeline control, vapor recovery and leak detection systems.

Crowley, JAXPORT Awarded Grant to Make Terminal More Sustainable

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Monday, October 31, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley and the Port of Jacksonville, Fla. (JAXPORT) have been awarded a federal grant that will support a $14.6 million project to reduce emissions and add electric-power equipment at Crowley's terminal.

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  • Crowley and the Port of Jacksonville, Fla. (JAXPORT) have been awarded a federal grant that will support a $14.6 million project to reduce emissions and add electric-power equipment at Crowley's terminal.
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley and the Port of Jacksonville, Fla. (JAXPORT) have been awarded a federal grant that will support a $14.6 million project to reduce emissions and add electric-power equipment at Crowley's terminal.
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded the grant under the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
  • The total grant award for JAXPORT is a $23.5 million grant to enhance sustainability initiatives at the port's Blount Island and Talleyrand marine terminals.

Delfin Midstream Signs LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement With Vitol Inc.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

HOUSTON, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delfin Midstream Inc. (“Delfin”) has finalized a binding liquified natural gas (“LNG”) sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) with Vitol Inc. (“VIC”), the Americas-based affiliate of Vitol, which is the world’s largest independent trader of energy. In addition to the SPA, Vitol has finalized a strategic investment in the company.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delfin Midstream Inc. (Delfin) has finalized a binding liquified natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Vitol Inc. (VIC), the Americas-based affiliate of Vitol, which is the worlds largest independent trader of energy.
  • Pablo Galante Escobar, Global Head of LNG and European Gas & Power at Vitol, said: We are delighted to conclude this agreement with Delfin.
  • Delfin Midstream Inc. (Delfin) is a leading LNG export infrastructure development company utilizing low-cost Floating LNG technology solutions.
  • Delfin is the parent company of the Delfin LNG LLC (Delfin LNG) and Avocet LNG LLC.

Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther appointed to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee

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Monday, June 27, 2022

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the appointment of Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC).

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  • U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the appointment of Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC).
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    Port Houston Executive Director appointed to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC).
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    Our maritime industry plays a central role in our supply chains and our economic strength as a nation, said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in the announcement.
  • In May, Guenther was inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame in recognition of his significant contributions to the maritime industry.

NFE Application for Fast LNG Solution in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Advances

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

This is a significant step forward for our effort to build the first Fast LNG facility in the United States, said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of NFE.

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  • This is a significant step forward for our effort to build the first Fast LNG facility in the United States, said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of NFE.
  • Subject to the receipt of all required permits and approvals, NFE targets beginning operations in the first quarter of 2023.
  • The company owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, ships and logistics assets to rapidly deliver turnkey energy solutions to global markets.
  • New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all such factors.

Stena RoRo assisting MARAD in purchase of two vessels for Ready Reserve Force (RRF)

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MARAD (United States Maritime Administration) has signed a contract for the purchase of two vessels.
  • Stena RoRo is participating as market experts and brokers, as well as providing support in contract drafting.
  • Stena RoRo is part of the project team that Crowley created for the MARAD contract.
  • Stena RoRo assists in the process of finding and selecting new vessels, serves as a broker and supports the parties in drawing up contracts in connection with the purchase of vessels.

Stena RoRo assisting MARAD in purchase of two vessels for Ready Reserve Force (RRF)

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MARAD (United States Maritime Administration) has signed a contract for the purchase of two vessels.
  • Stena RoRo is participating as market experts and brokers, as well as providing support in contract drafting.
  • Stena RoRo is part of the project team that Crowley created for the MARAD contract.
  • Stena RoRo assists in the process of finding and selecting new vessels, serves as a broker and supports the parties in drawing up contracts in connection with the purchase of vessels.