John Gallagher
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Bill aims to close Jones Act ‘loopholes’
Foreign-flagged vessels working in the U.S. offshore energy sector would face new restrictions under a proposal before Congress.
Foreign-flagged vessels working in the U.S. offshore energy sector would face new restrictions under a proposal before Congress.
Crowley has the Jones Act-compliant marine transportation assets to accommodate the start of the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry.
Vessel group alleges “lucrative cost advantage” over American-flagged ships.
Offshore energy operations could get competition from foreign ships.
Provision in Coast Guard bill tightens foreign-ship waiver process