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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Congressman John Garamendi, U.S. Representative for California's 3nd District, addresses the audience during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony held to honor Merchant Mariners of WWII at the U.S. Capital, May 18, 2022. U.S. Navy photo by Bill Mesta
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Reintroduced House Bill Would Close Jones Act Loopholes

Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) has reintroduced the “Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act” bill, which aims to address loopholes that have

October 26, 2023
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
OMSA: Jones Act Decision is Not Only Disappointing – It is Alarming
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OMSA: Jones Act Decision is Not Only Disappointing – It is Alarming

Note: Below is editorial by the Offshore Marine Service Association in response to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency’s recent decision to

May 25, 2017
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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U.S. Customs Agency Rules Against Jones Act Action – Foreign-Flag Construction Vessels to Stay in GoM

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency announced Wednesday it is withdrawing its notice of proposed modification and revocation of letter

May 10, 2017
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
New ‘Harvey Sub-Sea’ Boosts Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Construction Fleet
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New ‘Harvey Sub-Sea’ Boosts Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Construction Fleet

New Orleans-based Harvey Gulf International Marine has taken delivery of the first of two large capacity Multi Purpose Support Vessels (MPSV) that will

May 2, 2017
Total Views: 61

Monday, May 1, 2017
Maritime During Trump’s First 100 Days: Not Exactly Smooth Sailing, But Infrastructure Still a Focus
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Maritime During Trump’s First 100 Days: Not Exactly Smooth Sailing, But Infrastructure Still a Focus

By J. Michael Cavanaugh and Eric Lee (Holland & Knight) – With President Donald Trump’s 100th day just completed, the trend towards

May 1, 2017
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Friday, April 21, 2017
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Reinterpreting the Jones Act a Done Deal? Not So Fast

The way the Jones Act works offshore is in focus again because of a recent proposal from Customs and Border Protection. That agency proposed two days before

April 21, 2017
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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U.S. Maritime Industry Stands Behind Jones Act Ruling Letter Changes

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), representing interests of the domestic maritime industry, has submitted comments strongly in support of the recent

April 18, 2017
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Friday, April 7, 2017
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OMSA Fires Back at ‘Erroneous’ and ‘Misguided’ Report on Jones Act Changes

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has issued a statement in response to what it calls “erroneous claims and misguided research” by the

April 7, 2017
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Thursday, April 6, 2017
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Oil Trade Association API Says New Jones Act Rulings Could Cost American Jobs

The Customs and Border Protection Agency’s (CBP) proposed modification and revocation of ruling letters related to its application of the Jones Act

April 6, 2017
Total Views: 76

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
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Public Comment Period Extended For Jones Act Proposed Revocations and Modifications

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended the public comment period for its notice of proposed modification and revocation of ruling letters related

February 14, 2017
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