As the federal government increasingly backs green policies, boat builders around the Gulf Coast could adjust to new specialty vessels to service the industry

As world leaders gather in Copenhagen to discuss climate change, it appears some ideas of creating cleaner traditional fuel – not necessarily new, renewable sources are gaining traction.

A contingent of state and local dignitaries filled a south Louisiana civic center Dec. 10 to honor – and roast -Ted Falgout, long-time director of Port Fourchon.

Navy and Coast Guard contracts awarded to Bollinger Shipyards and VT Halter in recent days will add much needed backlogs to the Gulf Coast shipbuilding industry.