Melanie Fridgant
HFW
Articles
The summer of U.S. offshore wind: Regulatory incentives and proposed vessel manning mandate
USA - September 1 2022 Summer 2022 has seen significant action in the renewable energy arena and confirms that offshore wind energy is a critical piece of the Biden…
Changes on the horizon as the US Ocean Shipping Reform Act becomes law
Global, USA - July 24 2022 President Biden recently signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 ("OSRA" or the "Act"), a package of U.S. shipping law reforms that…
Spotlight: shipping contracts in USA
USA - June 14 2022 An overview of key considerations surrounding contracts in the shipping industry in USA, including contracts for shipbuilding and carriage, as well as limitation of liability.
James Brown, Chris Hart, Alejandro Mendez, Thomas Nork, Svetlana Sumina, Michael Wray
A general introduction to shipping law and practice in USA
USA - June 14 2022 A general introduction to shipping law and commercial practice in USA, including key facts, figures, legislation, regulators and recent developments.
James Brown, Chris Hart, Alejandro Mendez, Thomas Nork, Svetlana Sumina, Michael Wray
CBP issues key ruling on U.S. offshore wind operations
USA - May 31 2022 U.S. Offshore wind is in high demand. On February 25, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the winning bids for six lease…
