WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Maritime Administration has issued a notice called: Coastwise-Qualified Launch Barges Notification.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Jan. 31 by T. Mitchell Hudson, Secretary, Maritime Administration.

Summary: To maximize the use of coastwise-qualified vessels, in January of each calendar year, MARAD requests owners and operators of coastwise-qualified launch barges or other interested parties to notify the Agency of their interest in, and provide certain information relating to, the transportation, installation, or launching of platform jackets. MARAD publishes the notifications as a resource to companies contemplating these operations on the outer continental shelf. The notifications should inclu...