Today, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives introduced the SHIPS for America Act, aiming to revitalize America’s shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries.
In response to this development, Liz Burdock, founder and CEO of Oceantic Network, issued the following statement:
“The connection between offshore energy and defense lies in the shared use of maritime vessels, infrastructure, and technologies that serve both civilian energy production and military needs. Increasing the number of dual-use vessels is a strategic investment that will help the country meet our increasing energy demand and ensure our energy security. Developing a diverse and robust offshore energy industry requires dozens more new or retrofitted vessels and the SHIPs for America Act, introduced by Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS), Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) would accelerate this progress by directly supporting shipyards, expanding financial incentives, and targeting investments to critical vessels for offshore energy production and national security. The resulting increase in vessel production and rule changes would enable more efficient development of offshore energy projects, including offshore wind projects, contributing to our country’s energy security and availability at a time of significant demand growth. Oceantic Network welcomes the introduction of this legislation and looks forward to collaborating with Congress on its passage.”
Additional Information:
- Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Revitalize US Shipbuilding and Commercial Maritime Industries
- Building America’s Offshore Wind Fleet (Video)
- A Shipyard Renaissance: Offshore Wind’s Economic Impact on American Maritime
For more information or to arrange an interview with an Oceantic spokesperson, contact Luke Jeanfreau at [email protected] or 504-302-8079.
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As a non-profit organization, Oceantic Network strives to help businesses find success in offshore renewable energy industries. We mobilize governments, corporations, and organized labor to take advantage of the vast offshore renewable energy resources that lie in the world’s oceans. We equip American businesses with the tools they need to create business opportunities, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and a reliable domestic energy. For more information about Oceantic membership, products and services, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
