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Maritime in America — 66 episodes

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #65: The Influence of Big Business Groups

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Maritime in America Ep #64: Unpacking the Economic Consequences of the Jones Act Waiver

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Maritime in America Ep #63: 30 Years Inside Maritime: The Industry That Keeps America Moving

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #62: Maritime vs Airline & Trucking, Historical Context of Waivers, & SPR

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #61: Hidden Costs of the Jones Act Waiver: Jobs, Investment, and Energy

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #60: 2026 OMSA Washington DC Events Recap

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Maritime in America Ep #59: From Tall Ships to Offshore Giants: A Career Defined by Grit and Growth

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The Offshore Briefing Ep#58: Legislative Updates, Agricultural Lobbying, & Historical Context

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Maritime in America Ep #57: The Path Upward: Insights from a Maritime Instructor's Career Journey

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The Offshore Briefing: Breaking News - Jones Act Waiver Extended 90 Days

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #55: Policy Changes, Vessel Classifications, and Regulatory Challenges

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #54: Merger Implications, Calls for Innovation, & MSP Analysis

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #53: Breakdown of the President's FY 2027 Budget & E-Medical Certificates

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #52: Energy Policy Contradictions and GAO Report

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #51: The Jones Act Has Been Waived

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Maritime in America Ep #50: From Immigrant Roots to Maritime Leader: Roland "Rex" Rexha's Journey

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The Offshore Briefing Ep#49: Jones Act Waiver Implications and TTB Recap

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #48: Policy Control, the Importance of Merchant Marine, and Fun Facts

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The Offshore Briefing Ep#47: Collision Avoidance Systems, Colregs, and What's Ahead

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The Offshore Briefing Ep#46: Maritime Action Plan Overview and CoE Program

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #45: Market Consolidation & the Winter Olympics

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Maritime in America Ep #44: The Evolution of Maritime Technology and Education

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #43: Misuse of a Tragedy, Course Approval Delays, and Upcoming Events

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #42: Juxtapositions, Misconceptions, and Credibility

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Maritime in America Ep #41: The Future of U.S. Shipbuilding: Challenges and Opportunities

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #40: Jones Act Legal Challenges, Offshore Wind Projects, & Announcements

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #39: Cybersecurity Regulations Overview, Renominations, & New Commandant

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #38: Cybersecurity Training Deadline and USCG Logistics Vessels

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #37: Season 1 Reflections as OMSA wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!

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Maritime in America Ep. #36: From Deckhand to Captain: A Mariner's Journey

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The Offshore Briefing Ep#35: USCG Inspections, Enhancements for Mariners, & Thruster Bias

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #34: Live from International WorkBoat Show ft. OMSA members & more

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #33: Annual Security Exercise, NTSB Report on Dali Incident, & Thankfulness

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #32: Reminders, The Shutdown is Over, and Who Owns the Vessel?

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Maritime in America Ep. #31: It's Not Just Ships: A Deep Dive into the Maritime Industry Ecosystem

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #30: Updates Alignment, Seafarers Happiness Index & Training Concerns

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #29: Reflection on Loss, USCG Updates on Documentation, and Happy Halloween

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #28: Subsea Cables, Yacht Theft, and Gen Z Parents Recognition

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #27: Maritime Industry Updates as Shutdown Continues & Arctic Sea Hijacking

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #25: Government Shutdown and Upcoming Events

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #26: Understanding the Cybersecurity Checklist and Training Requirements

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #24: Energy Policy Volatility, Transitions, and Pet Adoption

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Maritime in America Ep #21 (Part 2): From Fly Fishing Instructor to Captain: Navigating the Maritime Maze

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #23: Future Solution for Issues with the USCG's Credentialing Process

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #22: Intricacies of the Marine Technology Society's DP Conference

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Maritime in America Ep. #21 (Part 1): From Fly Fishing Instructor to Captain: Navigating the Maritime Maze

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The Offshore Briefing Ep#20: Oral Fluid Drug Testing, Navigational Charts, and Member Engagement

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The Offshore Briefing Ep #19: Governance Influence on Contracts, Justice, and Innovative Weed Control

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Maritime in America Ep. 18: Career Growth, Company Culture, and Vessel Design & Crew Welfare

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The Offshore Briefing Ep.#17: Smuggling, Avoiding the Jones Act, & Autonomous Vessels

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The Offshore Briefing Ep.#16: Maritime Education Challenges & USCG Report on Titan Submarine Tragedy

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The Offshore Briefing Ep.15#: Korean Free Trade Agreement, Importance of Vessel Owners & Operators

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #14: Call for Award Nominees, U.S. Shipbuilding and Regulations

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #13: Family in the Offshore Industry, AOWFA, OSVDPA Announcement

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Maritime in America Episode #12: Family, Mentorship, and Building a Lasting Maritime Industry Legacy

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #11: Importance of Coast Guard Authorization

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #10: Persian Gulf and the Importance of Navigation Systems

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Maritime in America Episode #9 - From Shrimping to Offshore Oil: A Family's Maritime Legacy

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #8: PAM Update from the Golf Course

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #7: Dredging Report, Seamanship Skills, and Industry Standards

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #6: National Maritime Day, Coast Guard Updates, and Legislative Changes

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Maritime in America Episode #5: Diving Into the Maritime Industry With John and Cooper Fontenot

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #4: DC Recap - Roundtable, Hill Visits, and Crawfish Boil

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #3: American Pope, Reconciliation Bill, DC Events

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The Offshore Briefing Episode #2: Advocacy, The Ships Act & Bottomless Crawfish

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Maritime in America Episode #1: Captain Rick Spaid's Maritime Journey