NASSCO starts construction of APT Jones Act tankers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014—Activity at U.S. shipyards is booming and it’s nowhere more apparent than at the San Diego shipyard of General Dynamics NASSCO. Yesterday the shipyard held a steel cutting ceremony for

Horizon Lines names Rubin as President and CEO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 — Jones Act operator Horizon Lines, Inc. (OTCQB: HRZL), reports that the Board of Directors has elected Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Steven L. Rubin to serve as

Foreign made, deck mounted BWTS get Jones Act OK

AUGUST 29, 2014 — The Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center has written a determination letter in relation to the construction by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard of up to eight new MT-50 product

Philly Tankers firms up order for Jones Act tankers

JULY 11, 2014 — Aker Philadelphia Shipyard and newly-established Philly Tankers have now, through their subsidiaries, entered into firm contracts for two eco-design product tanker newbuilds and options for two additional vessels

TOTE’s Chiarello to provide keynote at ALL ABOUT MARINE

JULY 2, 2014—Marine Log is proud to announce that Anthony Chiarello, President & CEO TOTE, Inc., will provide the keynote address at its ALL ABOUT MARINE Conference & Expo, which is scheduled

NASSCO books another Jones Act tanker order

JUNE 16, 2014 — General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has entered into a contract with an affiliate of American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a wholly owned

Aker Philly, AMSC and Apollo launch Philly Tankers

JUNE 10, 2014 — Aker Philadelphia Shipyard and financial sponsors, including American Shipping Company and funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, are creating a what’s described as a “pure play Jones Act

NASSCO can use “Asian angles” in Jones Act tankers

JUNE 2, 2014 — The USCG National Vessel Documentation Center (NMDC) has issued a determination letter stating that construction of eight 50,000 dwt product tankers at NASSCO’S San Diego shipyard with much

White House honors TOTE’s Chiarello as Champion of Change

MAY 14, 2014 — TOTE, Inc. President & CEO Anthony Chiarello is among 11 individuals honored by the White House as 2014 transportation industry “Champions of Change.” Chiarello was chosen for his

Avista puts $150 million into SEACOR’s Jones Act tanker biz

MAY 5, 2014 —  SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) says it has entered into a joint venture with private equity firm Avista Capital Partners. Avista, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has invested approximately

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