Bill Aims to Aid US Maritime Workforce Development
and technical colleges to assist the federal government and industry in securing the talent pipeline for domestic maritime industry jobs. “In our district, we have a surplus of maritime jobs and not enough people with the skills and training to fill them,” said Representatives Gene Green (D-Texas), who introduced the bill with Rob Wittman (R-Va.). “The industry is continuing to invest and grow along the Port of Houston, and we want to make sure that our constituents have the opportunity to take these high skilled jobs. This bipartisan legislation will help bridge
Texas Ranks Third for U.S. Maritime Jobs, Houston No. 2
to increase – both indicators of the health and important economic impact of our Port. The Houston Pilots are proud of their work in support of making the Port of Houston safe and prosperous,” said Captain Robert Shearon, Presiding Officer of Houston Pilots. Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) also affirmed his support for the domestic maritime industry and the thousands of jobs it provides to his district. “I have proudly represented the Port of Houston for more than 20 years. The Port is an economic driver and a foundational pillar for our domestic security, providing
Maritime, Transportation & Petrochemical Leaders see Bright Future
the U.S. and global refining and petrochemical business. Addressing the conference as a keynote speaker, Ryerkerk concluded, "I'm excited about the prospects for the refining and petrochemical future, both globally and here on the Gulf Coast." U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas, Congressman Gene Green, Congressman Randy Weber, as well as Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) chairman Dr. Bryan W. Shaw told the audience that they would be vigilant in overseeing the regulatory environment and ensuring that unduly burdensome regulation does not dampen the energy renaissance in the U
