Shipbuilders Council of America

Senator Tim Kaine wins SCA Maritime Leadership Award

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has presented U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award

The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate outstanding dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry.

“Senator Kaine’s commitment to advancing the maritime industry and advocating for the needs of our nation’s shipyards has been...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/senator-tim-kaine-wins-sca-maritime-leadership-award/

SCA announces latest member safety awards winners

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has announced the recipients ofits annual member safety awards for the 2023 calendar year. This year, 18 shipyards are receiving awards for their achievements in safety.

“Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s a fundamental pillar of our industrial base. These awards not only recognize excellence in safety practices but also show our industry’s dedication to...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/sca-announces-latest-member-safety-awards-winners/

New leaders take the helm at SCA

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has announced its new Board of Directors leadership and the incoming chairs of the SCA Partners Committee.

Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Ship Repair, is ascending from his Vice Chairman post to Chairman of the Board, assuming the position from Ben Bordelon, CEO of Bollinger Shipyards.

“The Shipbuilders Council of America is an essential voice and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/new-leaders-take-the-helm-at-sca/

SCA names Kevin Terry as senior defense advisor

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)has named Kevin Terry as its senior defense advisor, overseeing the organization’s national ship repair and security, as well as workforce development and education, initiatives. He is set to assume the role December 15, succeeding Frank Collins, who is now senior vice president of government and public affairs at Titan Acquisition Holdings.

With a career spanning nearly 40 years in the public and private sectors supporting ship material readiness for the...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/sca-names-kevin-terry-as-senior-defense-advisor/

Senator Lisa Murkowski receives SCA Maritime Leadership Award

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has presented U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) with its Maritime Leadership Award.

The award is given each year to national leaders or elected officials who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support for the nearly 400,000 men and women who serve in America’s shipyards and throughout the domestic industrial base.

“Throughout her time in public office, Sen. Murkowski has been a staunch advocate for the entire American maritime industry and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/senator-lisa-murkowski-receives-sca-maritime-leadership-award/

Senate bill introduced to close Jones Act offshore loophole

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) yesterday introduced the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act. The legislation is cosponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representatives Garret Graves (R-La.-06) and John Garamendi (D-Calif.-03).

According to Cassidy’s office, the bill provides a level playing field between U.S. flagged vessels and foreign-flagged vessels working in offshore energy activities in U.S. waters. The changes also improve the oversight of foreign-flagged vessels and...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-bill-introduced-to-close-jones-act-loophole/

SCA supports move to create Defense Infrastructure Fund

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, has issued a statement in support of Sen. Richard Shelby’s (R-Ala.) recently filed Amendment 2535 to the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021.

That amendment includes $25.35 billion for a Defense Infrastructure Fund that would support “Navy and Coast Guard Shipyard Infrastructure Improvement.”

“America’s shipyards are a national asset, critical to our...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/sca-supports-move-to-create-defense-infrastructure-fund/

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