President Bush Sept. 4 reaffirmed his support of the Jones Act, the 1920 cabotage law that holds all domestic waterborne commerce for merchant vessels owned, built, flagged and manned in the United States.
The American Maritime Officers and Seafarers International Union members aboard the USNS Red Cloud Aug. 11 received the first "Constant Care" Award from the ship's operator, Maersk Line Limited.
The federal government must insulate the Jones Act from amendment or repeal as it promotes "short sea" shipping to ease congestion on key highways and rail routes.
Fleet expansion and improvement by U.S. Shipping Partners (USS) may not be limited to the new double-hulled tankers and articulated tug-barges ordered from domestic shipyards.
