Move to ease Jones Act meets opposition

JULY 29, 2013 — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is opposing legislation introduced by the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, to relax the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act for

Horizon Lines says more about LNG repower plans

JUNE 26, 2013 — Jones Act containership operator Horizon Lines, Inc. (OTCQB: HRZL) has issued a statement on its plans to replace the steam turbine plants in two 33 year old containerships,

Horizon Lines to convert steam duo to dual fuel diesel

JUNE 19, 2013 — Horizon Lines is proposing to replace the steam turbine plants in two 33 year old containerships, the Horizon Spirit and Horizon Reliance, to geared medium speed diesel dual

Horizon names Hamlin EVP and COO

JUNE 6, 2013 — Jones Act containership operator Horizon Lines, Inc. (OTCQB: HRZL) has named William A. Hamlin Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hamlin, who joined Horizon Lines in

Allegretti takes helm at American Maritime Partnership

MAY 2, 2013 —Thomas Allegretti, President & CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO) has been elected the new Chairman of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP). He succeeds James Henry, Chairman and

NVDC rules on plan to build Amphibex vessels in U.S.

MAY 1, 2013 — A plan by Normrock Industries, Inc. of Quebec, Canada, to build its Amphibex line of amphibious excavator and dredging vessels at the Marine Inland Fabricators shipyard in Panama

Matson again talks about fleet renewal

FEBRUARY 7, 2012 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), has again been showing signs that it is paying serious attention to fleet renewal. Last November, the company said that it has a strategic

Kirby to acquire Penn Maritime for $295 million

NOVEMBER 28, 2012 — Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) is to acquire Penn Maritime Inc. and Maritime Investments LLC, which operates a 1.9 million barrel fleet of 18 heated, double-hulled tank bargesand

Kirby to acquire Penn Maritime for $295 million

NOVEMBER 28, 2012 — Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) is to acquire Penn Maritime Inc. and Maritime Investments LLC, which operates a 1.9 million barrel fleet of 18 heated, double-hulled tank bargesand

Matson plans new Jones Act ships, but not soon

NOVEMBER 27, 2012 — Matson, Inc. (MATX), Honolulu, HI, has a strategic re-fleeting plan that calls for the building of two new Jones Act containerships in the next 3 – 5 years

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