Jones Act

Viking River Cruises pulls back on U.S. plans

Dale K. DuPont

News media, Congress steered Jones Act hurricane debate

Kirk Moore

rsz_sub-sea_opener_1244 — Harvey Gulf shed a billion dollars of debt after filing for Chapter 11. Max Hardberger photo

Second Jones Act compliant MPSV delivered to Harvey Gulf

WorkBoat Staff

Crowley Puerto Rico — A Crowley barge delivers supplies to Puerto Rico in October 2017. Crowley added six U.S.-flag flat-deck barges to its fleet – a 40% increase in capacity – to help speed deliveries after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in late September. Photo courtesy

When Jones Act waivers become political

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Early morning arrival of the CMA CGM Figaro, an 8,500 TEU cargo — The Port of Savannah. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Billy Birdwell.

Seafarers fret over new assault on Jones Act in wake of storms

WorkBoat Staff

Isla Bella (800x450) — TOTE Maritime's Isla Bella is among the U.S. flag vessels carrying relief supplies to Puerto Rico. TOTE photo.

Jones Act advocates say it works for Puerto Rico

Kirk Moore

Cutter James aids in Maria response — The Coast Guard cutter James is stationed as a command and control platform in San Juan harbor. Coast Guard photo.

Trump grants Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico

Kirk Moore

Barge_0165 — The Jones Act debate continues. Photo by David Krapf

The Jones Act and free trade

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Blessey_0108 — Blessey Marine towboats on the Lower Mississippi River. Photo by David Krapf

Support the Jones Act

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MV Florida in Tampa — Crowley's 330,000-bbl. MT Florida was one of the first tankers to bring fuel into the Port of Tampa on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Photo courtesy of Crowley Maritime

Jones Act yes and waivers too

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Crowley ATB_DK_0079 — A Crowley ATB on the Lower Mississippi River. Photo by David Krapf

After Irma, America should scrap the Jones Act: Editorial

WorkBoat Staff