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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, November 30, 2016
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Shipbuilding

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
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: 161

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
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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: 269

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: 142

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
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Friday, February 5, 2016
Crowley Christens Second LNG-Ready Product Tanker
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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: 69

Thursday, January 28, 2016
AMP Slams Erroneous Report Against ‘Outdated’ Jones Act
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AMP Slams Erroneous Report Against ‘Outdated’ Jones Act

The American Maritime Partnership is the demanding the retraction of what it says is an erroneous report released by an infrastructure lobbying group slamming

January 28, 2016
Total Views: 112

Monday, December 14, 2015
NASSCO Launches First LNG-Ready Tanker for SEA-Vista
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NASSCO Launches First LNG-Ready Tanker for SEA-Vista

General Dynamics NASSCO on Saturday launched the first ship in a series of ECO-Class tankers for the SEA-Vista fleet. The christening and launch ceremony took

December 14, 2015
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Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Crowley Breaks Ground on New San Juan Pier
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Crowley Breaks Ground on New San Juan Pier

Crowley Maritime Corp. has broken ground on a $48.5 million pier development project in San Juan, Puerto Rico that will be used to service Crowley’s new

November 17, 2015
Total Views: 38

Tuesday, November 3, 2015
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News

U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Contributed $37 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2013

  The U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry supported more than 110,000 jobs and contributed $37.3 billion in overall annual gross domestic product to the

November 3, 2015
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Sells Interest in Tanker Joint Venture with Crowley
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Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Sells Interest in Tanker Joint Venture with Crowley

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA (OSLO: AKPS) says that its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (APSI), has entered into definitive

September 22, 2015
Total Views: 102

WATCH: Project Update on Crowley’s LNG-Powered ConRos
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WATCH: Project Update on Crowley’s LNG-Powered ConRos

Crowley’s first LNG-powered Commitment Class ConRo ship has reached about 25% complete at VT Halter. The two Commitment class ships, which will be named

September 22, 2015
Total Views: 69

Thursday, September 17, 2015
U.S. Maritime Industry Stakeholders Rally Behind ‘Strong’ Jones Act
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U.S. Maritime Industry Stakeholders Rally Behind ‘Strong’ Jones Act

  A number of U.S. maritime industry stakeholders rallied together in a strong show of support for the Jones Act during an industry event in New York on

September 17, 2015
Total Views: 83

Monday, August 10, 2015
Kinder Morgan Grows Jones Act Tanker Fleet
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Kinder Morgan Grows Jones Act Tanker Fleet

  Kinder Morgan has agreed to take over the existing contracts for the construction of four Jones Act-qualifying product tankers from Philly

August 10, 2015
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