White House Extends Jones Act Waiver By David Murray Confirming rumors that were reported early by several new organizations including Reuters, the White House announced on November… Read More
American Waterways Operators
The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed allowing CSX Transportation to remotely operate five drawbridges serving commercial waterways in Mississippi and Alabama, prompting renewed safety concerns from The American Waterways… Read More
The House of Representatives voted on Sept. 16, in H.J. Res. 213, to use the Congressional Review Act to overturn the EPA waiver that allowed California to enforce strict… Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration announced another 90-day extension of the controversial waiver to the Jones Act, the long-standing law that restricts water shipments between U.S. ports to U.S-built,… Read More
Remarking that now is a pivotal time within the industry, Matt Woodruff’s opening statements at the recently concluded Inland Marine Expo (IMX) in Nashville, Tenn., drew some attention. Read More
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, has announced a new national campaign calling on President Donald J. Trump to end the ongoing and… Read More
Vane Brothers, a Jones Act marine transportation provider, announced several leadership changes May 7. Capt. Rick Iuliucci, vice president of operations, is retiring effective July 1. In a… Read More
In March, the Environmental Protection Agency presented the results of a “Technology Review” pertaining to marine tank vessel loading operations (MTVLO). The Clean Air Act requires such a review… Read More
Confirming the fears of Jones Act supporters, President Donald Trump’s administration announced April 24 that it has extended an initial 60-day waiver of the act for another 90 days. Read More
Each year, the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) awards the Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award to an individual who has embodied professional leadership, commitment to service and an unwavering… Read More
