Jones Act Waivers Reported By MARAD

The following is a list of Jones Act waivers posted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) as of April 30, 2026.

The first waiver reported involved the transfer of 973 tons of distillate and residual fuel oils originating from the CEMEX Terminal in Houston, Texas, on January 20 and discharged at a facility at Mile 70 of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, La. The carrier was Gortynia Shipping S.A./NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., operating under the flag of Liberia.

As of this posting, 23 Jones Act waivers have been reported. To view a more detailed list, please see https://www.maritime.dot.gov/ports/domestic-shipping/domestic-shipping