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gCaptain’s full coverage of Jones Act news stories. The Jones Act, officially the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, requires that goods transported between U.S. ports be shipped on U.S. built, owned, operated, and crewed vessels.


Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Garamendi Charts Bold Course for American Maritime Renaissance
Shipping

Garamendi Charts Bold Course for American Maritime Renaissance

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

October 16, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
Refueling Florida: Tankers Descend on Port Tampa Bay After Reopening
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Refueling Florida: Tankers Descend on Port Tampa Bay After Reopening

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

October 12, 2024
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Port of Tampa Shuts Down: Will Hurricane Milton Push Biden To Sign Jones Act Waiver and Deploy Relief Ships?
Ports

Port of Tampa Shuts Down: Will Hurricane Milton Push Biden To Sign Jones Act Waiver and Deploy Relief Ships?

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

October 9, 2024
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Aerial view of Tampa Bay Area, Flordia with waterway and ships.
Shipping

Hurricane Milton: Maritime Industry and Government Race to Secure Florida Gas and Fuel Reserves

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

October 8, 2024
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Cuts Steel on First of Three LNG-Fueled Containerships for Matson

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

October 1, 2024
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Shipping

Project 2025 Proposes Major Overhaul of MARAD and the Jones Act

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

September 19, 2024
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
LNG bunker barge Progress
Shipping

Crowley Takes Delivery of Largest U.S. Jones Act-Compliant LNG Bunker Barge

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

July 31, 2024
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Friday, June 28, 2024
The M/V Wan Hai 362 departs the Port of Long Beach, California. Picture taken in September 2023. Photo courtesy Port of Long Beach
Shipping

America Must Renew its Commitment to Maritime

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

June 28, 2024
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Monday, April 15, 2024
Illustration of Kalypso's Jones Act-compliant offshore wind cable layer
Offshore

Kalypso and Royal IHC to Build First Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Cable Layer

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

April 15, 2024
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Monday, February 26, 2024
frozen fish
Shipping

Alaska Seafood Shippers to Pay $9.5 Million to Settle Jones Act Loophole Case

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

February 26, 2024
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Sunday, February 18, 2024
Sunset over the water near the USMMA at King's Point
Shipping

Opinion: The Urgent Need for U.S. Maritime Reform

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,

February 18, 2024
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A photo of New Fortress Energy's Altamira project
Shipping

CBP Rules on Jones Act Compliance of New Fortress’ Altamira FLNG Project

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

January 30, 2024
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Shipping

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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Friday, October 13, 2023
Shipping

OSG Acquires Tanker Alaskan Frontier for Expansion in Alaska

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) has announced its agreement with BP Oil Shipping Company, USA, to purchase the tank vessel Alaskan Frontier. The Jones

October 13, 2023
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Crowley's articulated tug-barge (ATB) Pacific Reliance. Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

Crowley, SEACOR to Combine Jones Act Tank Vessel Fleets

Crowley and SEACOR Holdings, through its subsidiary Seabulk Tankers, have announced a joint venture that will integrate their liquid energy and chemical

September 13, 2023
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Shipping

Maritime Partners to Acquire AMSC’s Jones Act Tanker Fleet

Oslo-based AMSC and Maritime Partners have signed a share purchase agreement for Maritime Partners’ purchase of American Tanker Holding Company (ATHC), a

August 22, 2023
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Shipping

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Signs Milestone Subcontract for U.S. Offshore Wind Rock Supply Chain

Coming on the heels of President Biden’s visit to Philly Shipyard to witness the steel cutting of the nation’s first rock installation vessel for

July 27, 2023
Total Views: 2325

Thursday, July 20, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Lasse Johannes Petterson
Shipping

President Biden Touts Clean Energy Jobs During Philly Shipyard Visit

By Akayla Gardner and Jordan Fabian (Bloomberg) — President Joe Biden defended his administration’s clean energy agenda, saying it would help

July 20, 2023
Total Views: 1365

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Shipping

Pasha Hawaii Delivered Second LNG-Powered Containership for Jones Act Trade

Pasha Hawaii and AmFELS have announced the delivery of the MV Janet Marie, the second of two new 2,525 TEU-capacity ‘Ohana’ class containerships

July 13, 2023
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Friday, May 12, 2023
No Sleep Till Congress? Beastie Boys Parody Attacks The Jones Act
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No Sleep Till Congress? Beastie Boys Parody Attacks The Jones Act

In an episode that could only be described as “2023: The Year We Ran Out of Normal,” Reason, the libertarian magazine that cut its teeth in the

May 12, 2023
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