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Hanwha Shipping, a unit of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group, announced today it has ordered a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier from Hanwha Philly

St. Johns Ship Building, a Florida-based shipyard owned by Americraft Marine, has been awarded its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract to construct a Dive

Crowley Maritime Corporation raised the U.S. flag today on the LNG carrier American Energy, marking a significant milestone as the first domestic vessel to

Bipartisan leaders of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have confronted the European Union over its attempts to influence U.S.

Koloa Rum Company, a renowned distillery based on Hawaii’s island of Kauai, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the century-old Merchant Marine Act

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling against Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) in its challenge to a U.S. Customs and Border

President-elect Donald Trump has reignited the debate over the Jones Act, sharing a pro-Jones Act article that underscores the century-old law’s

A newly uncovered government disclosure has revealed a coordinated European Union effort to weaken one of America's foundational maritime laws, including

Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), the leading Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, recently joined Secretary of the Navy

Port Tampa Bay, a critical energy gateway supplying nearly half of Florida’s fuel, has resumed vessel operations following the impact of Hurricane

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s west coast, the maritime community braces for a devastating blow. Maritime historian Sal Mercogliano‘s

As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida’s west-central coast, the domestic maritime industry and government officials are racing against time to

Jones Act shipbuilder Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) has commenced construction on the first of three Aloha Class LNG-fueled containerships for Matson Navigation

The Heritage Foundation’s controversial plan dubbed “Project 2025” is proposing significant changes to the U.S. maritime industry, including a

Crowley has taken delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress, the largest U.S. Jones Act-compliant vessel of its kind, following its construction at Fincantieri

By Jennifer Carpenter The United States must renew its commitment to a strong, reliable American maritime capability to confront emerging threats. China’s

Emerging U.S. offshore wind contractor, Kalypso Offshore Energy, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with maritime technology leader, Royal IHC, to construct

Two Alaska-based seafood shipping companies have agreed to pay $9.5 million settlement to the U.S. government for violations of the Jones Act. The settlement

by William Cahill (The Boyd Institute) American seapower is under attack. Not just by Iran backed Houthi rebels that have blocked US-flag ships in the Red Sea,

New Fortress Energy Inc., a major player in the energy sector, announced its receipt of a ruling from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that allows the