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Jones Act

The SHIPS Act, while still in draft form, has been unusually influential in pushing America’s long-ignored maritime sector to the political forefront. Shutterstock photo.

Cheer the SHIPS Act

Craig Hooper

Crowley's 900' LNG carrier American Energy will make regular fuel deliveries to Puerto Rico to help meet the island's energy needs. Crowley photo.

Are Jones Act reforms needed?

G. Allen Brooks

The Crown Bay Cargo Port in St. Thomas handles containerized and general cargo, playing a crucial role in the economy of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The port is a trans-shipment port for many other Caribbean islands. USVI Port Authority photo.

Maritime advocates seek new U.S. Virgin Islands ship registry

WorkBoat Staff

The Maritime Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for promoting U.S. domestic shipping and shipbuilding. Shutterstock photo.

Trump nominates Stephen Carmel to lead Maritime Administration

WorkBoat Staff

Crowley's 900' LNG carrier American Energy will make regular fuel deliveries to Puerto Rico to help meet the island's enery needs. Crowley photo.

Crowley deploys newly reflagged LNG carrier to serve Puerto Rico

WorkBoat Staff

The Kōloa Rum Company filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Jones Act, arguing the 1920 law violates a clause in the Constitution that prohibits Congress from favoring ports of one state over another. Kōloa Rum Company photo. The Kōloa Rum Company

Hawaiian rum distillery contests Jones Act

WorkBoat Staff

A Senesco Marine employee works on the bowthruster of the hybrid-electric ferry, Capt. Almer Dinsmore. Ben Hayden/WorkBoat photo.

Small Shipyard Grant Program at a crossroads

Ben Hayden

Senesco Marine, North Kingstown, R.I., is currently working on the final two of six WindServe Marine CTVs. The first four have all been delivered. WorkBoat photo.

Vessel Report - Crew Transfer Vessels

Ben Hayden

A shipyard worker inspects the bow thruster of a Maine DOT ferry at Senesco Marine, North Kingstown, R.I. WorkBoat photo.

Keynote Breakfast: Jones Act in 2024 - threats, opportunities and the way forward

WorkBoat Staff

From left to right, Senesco Marine president, Ted Williams, WorkBoat's Kristin Luke, Senesco Marine GM, Mike Foster, posed in front of a WindServe CTV pilot house. All photos taken by WorkBoat.

On the road - Senesco Marine

Ben Hayden

Offshore wind to be featured at the WorkBoat Show

Kirk Moore