President-elect Donald Trump has reignited the debate over the Jones Act, sharing a pro-Jones Act article that underscores the century-old law’s significance to America’s maritime industry and national security. The…
https://gcaptain.com/trump-signals-jones-act-policy-will-stay-the-course/
A newly uncovered government disclosure has revealed a coordinated European Union effort to weaken one of America’s foundational maritime laws, including through a TikTok-style influence campaign.
Metairie, La.- headquartered Maritime Partners LLC reports that it has successfully closed on a $750 million, first-of-its-kind warehouse facility, which will be collateralized by three wholly owned business lines within one of its managed funds, with a syndicate of lenders led by ATLAS SP Partners.
The initial collateralized portfolio includes Jones Act tankers, U.S. flagged tankers and other vessels for use in coastal and international trade, and in the future will include an additional fleet...
Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), the leading Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, recently joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro at the San Francisco Fleet Week…
https://gcaptain.com/garamendi-charts-bold-course-for-american-maritime-renaissance/
Port Tampa Bay, a critical energy gateway supplying nearly half of Florida’s fuel, has resumed vessel operations following the impact of Hurricane Milton. The port’s shipping channels officially reopened on…
https://gcaptain.com/refueling-florida-tankers-descend-on-port-tampa-bay-after-reopening/
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s west coast, the maritime community braces for a devastating blow. Maritime historian Sal Mercogliano‘s latest episode of What’s Going on With Shipping? outlines the unfolding crisis,…
As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida’s west-central coast, the domestic maritime industry and government officials are racing against time to secure fuel supplies and prepare for what could be one…
https://gcaptain.com/hurricane-milton-maritime-industry-and-government-race-to-secure-fuel-supplies/
Jones Act shipbuilder Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) has commenced construction on the first of three Aloha Class LNG-fueled containerships for Matson Navigation Company, Inc. The project, valued at approximately US…
The Heritage Foundation’s controversial plan dubbed “Project 2025” is proposing significant changes to the U.S. maritime industry, including a potential transfer of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and a substantial reform…
https://gcaptain.com/project-2025-proposes-major-overhaul-of-marad-and-the-jones-act/
Seattle, Wash.-based Crucible Engineering LLC has entered a strategic teaming agreement with Uddevalla, Sweden-based FKAB Marine Design, a leading ship design firm based in Uddevalla, Sweden.
This collaboration marks FKAB’s entry into the American market, offering a range of cutting-edge ship, dredge, and barge designs previously unavailable in the U.S.
With over 60 years in the industry, FKAB Marine Design offers a range of ship designs, known for their operational efficiency and environmental...