Tag: Boating, Marine and Maritime
Save LBI Advocacy President Warns SPEED Act Would ‘Eviscerate’ Environmental Protections and Violate the Constitution
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Bob Stern, Ph.D., President of Save Long Beach Island (LBI) Advocacy and former manager of the Office of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Affairs for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today issued a sharp warning regarding the Senate's consideration of the Standardized Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act.
Save LBI Petitions Feds to Rescind ‘Improper’ 11th-Hour Amendment to Offshore Wind Leases in N.J.
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grassroots organization dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to rescind amendments to offshore wind leases approved during the final days of the Biden Administration.
NJ-based Save LBI Calls for Accountability on Offshore Wind Decommissioning, Urges US Dept. of Interior to Reverse Previously Approved Deferrals
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to end the egregious practice of letting operators of offshore wind farms postpone providing financial assurance earmarked for the future decommissioning and removal of turbines and related infrastructure.
Save LBI Unveils Plan to Secure Reliable and Affordable Electricity, Urges Lawmakers to Act and Reconsider Offshore Wind Development
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the New Jersey Legislature to put politics aside and enact meaningful laws that address the mounting energy crisis and reconsider the role of offshore wind development.
Save LBI in N.J. Applauds Federal Offshore Energy Process Reform, Calls for Public Engagement and Rule Revisions
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today praised the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Douglas Burgum for announcing a long overdue overhaul of the federal rules governing offshore renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
Save LBI Petitions Trump Administration to Rescind Permits and Cancel Leases for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Projects in N.J.
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to cancel the leases for the Atlantic Shores South and North offshore wind projects and rescind existing permit approvals.
Save LBI Urges Large Environmental Groups to Reconsider Support of Offshore Wind – Consider Alternatives
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a grass-roots environmental organization dedicated to protecting our ocean and shore communities, is urging the country's large environmental organizations to take a step back and critically examine their support of offshore wind energy.
Tony Cond’s Memoir, ‘Rigged: The Misadventures of a Classic Wooden Sailboat’ Chronicles Maritime Mishaps and Family Memories
VICTORIA, B.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Tony Cond, a retired Royal Canadian Navy Marine Systems Engineer and lifelong sailor, shares a collection of personal stories in his new book, "Rigged: The Misadventures of a Classic Wooden Sailboat" (ISBN: 978-1779622808), released June 2025 through Tellwell Publishing. The book captures decades of misadventures, quiet triumphs, and family traditions centered around a classic 1947 wooden boat named Rufus.
To Save the North Atlantic Right Whale from Extinction, Save LBI Petitions Federal Agencies to Create a Safe Migration Corridor
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save LBI, the non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting our oceans from the destructive impacts of offshore wind projects, has filed a petition urging the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Department of the Interior (DOI)/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to create a safe migration corridor from Maine to Georgia that will allow the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (NARW) to survive as a species.
New Jersey’s Save LBI Encouraged by Collapse of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Projects, Presses on with Litigation
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), the non-partisan watchdog group formed in 2021 to protect the ocean and New Jersey Shore communities from the destructive impacts of offshore wind, announced today that, while it is gratified by the collapse of the controversial Atlantic Shores South projects, the organization will remain vigilant and continue the fight to ensure that these projects and the Atlantic Shores North project are canceled and never return.
New Jersey’s Save LBI Coalition Sues U.S. Agencies and Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, Challenging Risks to Critically Endangered Whales
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island (LBI), an organization that has been actively litigating issues surrounding marine mammal, human health, economic, and other impacts connected to offshore wind industrialization off New Jersey since 2022, has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, U.S. Department of Interior, and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project for violations of a number of federal environmental statutes.
NJ-based Save LBI Coalition Demands Full Disclosure of Structural and Safety Data for Atlantic Shores South Wind Turbines
BEACH HAVEN, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Amid numerous recent instances of wind-turbine failures in the U.S. and around the world, the New Jersey citizen's group Save LBI today called for an immediate and full public disclosure of all data related to the design, manufacture, maintenance, and failure rates for the components of the 200 wind turbines Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind plans to erect off the coast of southern Long Beach Island (LBI), Brigantine, and Atlantic City, New Jersey.
FMTC Safety Accelerates US Market Expansion with M&A Safety Services becoming part of the family
HOUMA, La., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FMTC Safety, a leading provider of comprehensive safety training solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of M&A Safety Services, a respected safety training company with two training locations in Louisiana: Lafayette and Houma. The acquisition enhances FMTC's course capability in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors and solidifies its position as the largest player in the USA safety training market.
Introducing Flushmaster: The World’s First Portable Automatic Outboard Engine Flushing System for Single and Multi-Engine Boats
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla., May 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seamule, LLC, a trailblazer in solutions simplifying life around the water, proudly presents its groundbreaking new product - Flushmaster - the world's first portable outboard engine flushing system. Engineered to streamline the process of flushing outboard engines after use, this innovative system not only promotes engine longevity but also saves significant time and water.
Media Advisory: Safety training experience and experts available to discuss safety in Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industrial industries at FMTC Safety in Houma, Louisiana
HOUMA, La., Sept. 26, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FMTC, Fire and Medical Training Center, in Houma Louisiana, is inviting reporters to experience a variety of safety training courses for the Oil, Gas, Wind, and Offshore industries on October 20, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of October's National Fire Safety Month. Reporters will get a chance to experience the real dangers of working and living at sea: how to escape from a sinking helicopter, how to approach a fire on a platform, and much more.
Son Of Canada’s Youngest Master Mariner Shares His Father’s Thrilling Adventures in Debut Novel
CARBONEAR, Newfoundland, July 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The life and adventures of one of Canada's unknown heroes is brought to life in Philip Earle's debut novel, "I'll Go the Length of Meself: The Story of Newfoundland's Daring Rascal, Captain Guy Earle, North America's Youngest Master Mariner" (ISBN: 978-0228869597).
FMTC Safety Continues Expansion with On-Site Training & Instruction Acquisition
HOUMA, La., June 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FMTC Safety is continuing its global expansion in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors by acquiring Houma-based On-Site Training & Instruction. With this acquisition, the Houma location now offers certified OPITO training, a safety training for Oil, Gas, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workers.
Seattle company developing wave-powered marine platform for ocean science applications
SEATTLE, Wash., Aug. 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oscilla Power, Inc. [OPI] is proud to announce the receipt of a $200k Phase I SBIR grant award from the US Department of Energy to develop a wave energy powered platform for ocean sensing and monitoring systems.
Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) Awarded NOAA NMITS Blanket Purchase Agreement
FAIRFAX, Va., April 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Full Spectrum Operations, LLC (FSO), an SBA-approved, Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (JV) between American Communications Solutions LLC (ACS), and By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Mission IT Services.
ViewTech Borescopes Acquires New Clients Replacing Outdated Visual Inspection Scopes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., March 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether an inspection application requires a small diameter borescope to enter a narrow access port or one that can articulate as it navigates through lengthy piping, ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 video borescopes are utilized and relied upon throughout every industry.
