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Tax Incentive Expands To Include All Jones Act Vessels

WJ Editorial

Tax Incentive Expands To Include All Jones Act Vessels

April 7, 2023

A little-noticed (so far) revision to the 1936 Merchant Marine Act that took effect in December has greatly expanded the scope of a tax-deferral program designed to encourage fleet owners to expand and modernize… Read More

Capital Construction Fund Benefits For Shipbuilders

March 13, 2026

By Jim Kearns, Special Counsel, Jones Walker LLP The Capital Construction Fund (CCF) program administered by the U.S. Maritime Administration provides, through tax benefits, an incentive to vessel owners and… Read More

Bill Proposes Expansion Of CCF Program For Marine Terminal Operators

September 16, 2023

By James A. Kearns III Jones Walker LP As previously reported by The Waterways Journal, the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) program of the Maritime Administration… Read More

Statute Change Brings Tax-Deferred Funding Opportunity For U.S.-Flag Vessel Fleet Owners And Operators

April 7, 2023

By Bill Finnecy A significant Capital Construction Fund (CCF) statute was amended on December 23, 2022, allowing more U.S.-flag vessel owners and operators to potentially benefit from this… Read More