Jones Act

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.


Friday, April 7, 2017
News

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
News

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: 127

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Alaska Company to Pay Record $10 Million Jones Act Penalty
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Alaska Company to Pay Record $10 Million Jones Act Penalty

An Alaskan company whose main focus is on the exploration and production of natural gas and oil in the Cook Inlet, AK has agreed pay a record $10 million

April 5, 2017
Total Views: 234

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Crowley Launches First LNG-Powered ConRo, El Coquí
News

Crowley Launches First LNG-Powered ConRo, El Coquí

Crowley Maritime Corp. has announced the launch of its first Commitment-class ship the El Coquí, one of the world’s first combination

March 21, 2017
Total Views: 155

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
News

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
Total Views: 159

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
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News

U.S. Transportation Nominee Chao Cruises Through Confirmation Hearing; “Jones Act Will Be Obeyed”

Editor’s note: I included a few quotes from Elaine Chao today after she was asked about the Jones Act and the issues at USMMA, including the Sea

January 11, 2017
Total Views: 64

Tuesday, December 20, 2016
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News

OSG Names Samuel H. Norton as New President and CEO

US-flagged tanker company Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE:OSG) announced Tuesday that Samuel H. Norton will become president and CEO of the company

December 20, 2016
Total Views: 222

Monday, December 19, 2016
Hawaii’s Final Sugar Cargo Departs Maui Aboard ‘Maku Pahu’
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Hawaii’s Final Sugar Cargo Departs Maui Aboard ‘Maku Pahu’

The sugar transport ship Moku Pahu departed Kahului harbor in Maui last Friday carrying the final cargo of sugar produced by the Hawaiian Commercial &

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 475

Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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Ship Design

Philly Shipyard Delivers Jones Act Tanker To Kinder Morgan

Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) today delivered the American Endurance, the first of four next generation 50,000 dwt product tankers that it is building for

November 30, 2016
Total Views: 476

Thursday, November 17, 2016
News

Pasha Shortlists Two Yards to Build LNG-Fuelled Containerships for Hawaii Jones Act Trade

Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii today announced that the company has narrowed its selection to two U.S. shipyards for the construction of two new Liquefied Natural

November 17, 2016
Total Views: 114

Friday, November 4, 2016
What Happens When the Most Important Pipeline in the U.S. Explodes?
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What Happens When the Most Important Pipeline in the U.S. Explodes?

By Matthew Philips (Bloomberg) — On Monday, a construction crew in Alabama triggered a massive explosion when a track-hoe struck the biggest fuel

November 4, 2016
Total Views: 54

Tuesday, August 30, 2016
NASSCO Launches LNG-Ready Product Tanker ‘Constitution’
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NASSCO Launches LNG-Ready Product Tanker ‘Constitution’

Shipbuilders at General Dynamics NASSCO celebrated the christening and launch of the LNG-ready product tanker Constitution this past Saturday in San Diego. The

August 30, 2016
Total Views: 133

Tuesday, July 19, 2016
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News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Beefs Up Jones Act Enforcement

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is beefing up its enforcement of the Jones Act with the creation of a special division strictly to handle Jones Act

July 19, 2016
Total Views: 80

Wednesday, June 8, 2016
U.S. Shipping Industry Slams Amendment Seeking to Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act
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U.S. Shipping Industry Slams Amendment Seeking to Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act

U.S. shipbuilders and the greater maritime industry are fighting back against an amendment offered to a draft Puerto Rico debt relief bill currently

June 8, 2016
Total Views: 126

Monday, May 23, 2016
Crowley Reveals New $21 Million Investment in Puerto Rico
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Crowley Reveals New $21 Million Investment in Puerto Rico

Jacksonville, Florida-based Crowley Maritime Corp. announced Monday an additional $21 million investment for improvements and upgrades at its Isla Grande port

May 23, 2016
Total Views: 156

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Ship Photos of the Day – Third LNG-Ready Jones Act Tanker Launched at NASSCO
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Ship Photos of the Day – Third LNG-Ready Jones Act Tanker Launched at NASSCO

General Dynamics NASSCO has launched and christened the MT Garden State, the third of five ECO Class tankers to join the Jones Act fleet. Once delivered, the

May 10, 2016
Total Views: 214

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
NASSCO Christens LNG-Ready Jones Act Tanker, MT Magnolia State
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NASSCO Christens LNG-Ready Jones Act Tanker, MT Magnolia State

San Diego shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO has christened the second LNG-ready tanker being built for American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a subsidiary of

April 26, 2016
Total Views: 261

Friday, April 8, 2016
ANIMATION: Understanding the Importance of the Jones Act
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ANIMATION: Understanding the Importance of the Jones Act

Animation from the American Maritime Partnership explaining the importance of the Jones

April 8, 2016
Total Views: 134

Thursday, March 31, 2016
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Shipping News

Jones Act Critical to U.S. Border Security, Think Tank Says

With the debate over strengthening U.S. boarder security focussed almost exclusively on the illegal movement of people and drugs into the southern United

March 31, 2016
Total Views: 34

Friday, February 5, 2016
Crowley Christens Second LNG-Ready Product Tanker
Shipping News

Crowley Christens Second LNG-Ready Product Tanker

Crowley Maritime Corp. has christened its second LNG-ready product tanker for use in the Jones Act coastwise trade. The 50,000 dead-weight-ton (dwt),

February 5, 2016
Total Views: 63