March 2023

CONTENTS

1 . Note from the Editor 2 . Will Jones Act Waivers Be a Viable Option in the Future ?

3 . A Practical Approach to Reduce MARPOL Enforcement Risks in the United States

5 . Offshore Wind Development Is Coming to the Gulf of Mexico 8 . Safe Passage

9 . Transfer of Offshore Wind Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

10 . Compliance , Enforcement Risks , and Emerging Issues Regarding EPA ’ s Vessel General Permit

12 . Blank Rome Named “ Law Firm of the Year ” in Admiralty & Maritime Law in U . S . News – Best Lawyers ® 2023 “ Best Law Firms ”

13 . Chambers Global 2023 Ranks Blank Rome Attorneys and Shipping , Energy , and Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practices

14 . Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized as Thought Leaders : USA and Global Leaders by Who ’ s Who Legal 2022 – 2023

15 . Blank Rome Earns Perfect Score in 2022 Corporate Equality Index

16 . Blank Rome Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a 2022 Compass Award Winner

17 . Blank Rome Announces 2023 Elevations : 12 Partners , 4 Of Counsel

18 . Featuring Our Blank Rome Newsletters

19 . U . S . Court Authorizes Service of Subpoena on U . S . Nationals through Social Media While Prohibiting the Issuance of a Subpoena on Foreign Nationals Abroad

22 . Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Team (“ SWERT ”) 23 . Maritime Ransomware 25 . About Blank Rome 26 . Risk Management Tools for Maritime Companies 27 . Maritime Emergency Response Team (“ MERT ”)