AMP Chairman responds to Jones Act critic
OCTOBER 8, 2014—When it comes to U.S. domestic shipping policy, the Jones Act inevitably is one of the first things to come up in the discussion. With U.S. crude oil production booming—it
OCTOBER 8, 2014—When it comes to U.S. domestic shipping policy, the Jones Act inevitably is one of the first things to come up in the discussion. With U.S. crude oil production booming—it
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 — Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (APSI), the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA (Oslo: AKPS), held a ceremonial keel laying today for the first of four 50,000
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 — Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) this week received the 2014 Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime industry. The
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
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
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
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
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
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
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