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Wednesday, October 4, 2017
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Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Arrives in Puerto Rico

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Puerto Rico on Tuesday to assist in hurricane relief efforts. Comfort is assisting

October 4, 2017
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Friday, September 29, 2017
Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Departs for Puerto Rico
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Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Departs for Puerto Rico

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship, USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), departed Naval Station Norfolk on Friday and is now underway to support relief efforts in

September 29, 2017
Total Views: 138

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Puerto Ricans Hack Through a Maze of Debris to Move Relief Aid

By Jonathan Levin, Jordyn Holman, Christopher Flavelle and Daniel Flatley (Bloomberg) — A sedan is buried in congealed mud on an impassible

September 29, 2017
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Evacuees Leave Puerto Rico by Cruise Ship
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Evacuees Leave Puerto Rico by Cruise Ship

By Robin Respaut and Dave Graham SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Thousands of people lined up at San Juan harbor on Thursday to board a

September 29, 2017
Total Views: 163

Thursday, September 28, 2017
A foreign cargo ship is seen in front of a port after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico September 24, 2017.
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DHS Approves Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico

The Trump Administration has approved a temporary waiver of the Jones Act in Puerto Rico amid public outcry to suspend the shipping regulation to help aid the

September 28, 2017
Total Views: 124

Wednesday, September 27, 2017
American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against False Claims on Jones Act and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico
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American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against False Claims on Jones Act and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico

Breaking: DHS Approves Temporary Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico The American maritime industry is firing back against harsh criticism of the Jones Act in the

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 227

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Ordered to Get Underway to Puerto Rico
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Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Ordered to Get Underway to Puerto Rico

One of two U.S. government-owned hospital ships has been ordered to prepare to get underway to provide support for hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 93

U.S. Still Considering Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico
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U.S. Still Considering Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday it is considering a request by members of Congress to waive

September 27, 2017
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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U.S. Denies Request for Puerto Rico Jones Act Waiver Amid Growing Pressure

Update: The DHS said Wednesday it never officially denied the waiver request and it was still considering the issue. In fact, the only request it has received

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 102

Friday, September 22, 2017
Puerto Rico Oil Terminals Still Hampered After Hurricanes
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Puerto Rico Oil Terminals Still Hampered After Hurricanes

HOUSTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Buckeye Partners LP’s Yabucoa oil terminal in Puerto Rico remained closed on Friday, the company said, days after

September 22, 2017
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
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500+ Rescued From Puerto Rico Ferry Inferno

by Laila Kearney (Reuters) Hundreds of people were rescued from a smoldering passenger ferry ship Caribbean Fantasy that caught fire off Puerto Rico

August 17, 2016
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Coast Guard, locals rescue 511 responding to vessel fire near San Juan
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Ferry Fire – Hundreds Plucked From Burning Puerto Rico Ferry

The Coast Guard responded Wednesday morning to a fire aboard the 561-foot passenger/cargo vessel Caribbean Fantasy, approximately 2 nautical miles north of San

August 17, 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
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
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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: 36

Friday, June 19, 2015
Crowley Ups Puerto Rico Service – Announces New Sailings from Northeast
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Crowley Ups Puerto Rico Service – Announces New Sailings from Northeast

  Crowley Maritime Corp.’s liner services group will add sailings between New Jersey and Puerto Rico this summer in response to customer demand for

June 19, 2015
Total Views: 139

Friday, March 20, 2015
Crowley Picks Up Slack After Horizon Lines’ Puerto Rico Exit
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Crowley Picks Up Slack After Horizon Lines’ Puerto Rico Exit

Crowley Maritime Corporation says that it doing a good job of picking up the slack following Horizon Lines’ sudden departure from the Jones Act U.S.

March 20, 2015
Total Views: 101

Monday, January 19, 2015
Crowley to Increase Jones Act Puerto Rico Trade Capacity Amid Horizon Lines Exit
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Crowley to Increase Jones Act Puerto Rico Trade Capacity Amid Horizon Lines Exit

Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corporation has announced plans to increase capacity for its U.S. mainland to Puerto Rico service amid Horizon Line's

January 19, 2015
Total Views: 116