McCain’s amendment to gut the Jones Act fizzles

Senator McCain’s attempt to gut the Jones Act turned into an exercise in futility as his amendment to the Keystone XL Pipeline bill was never brought up on the Senate floor for a vote prior to the final vote on the pipeline on January 29. The Arizona Republican’s amendment would have repealed the provision of the Jones Act.

McCain attempts to gut Jones Act

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) introduced an amendment to the Keystone XL Pipeline Bill that would repeal the provision of the Jones Act that requires vessels trading domestically be built in the United States.

APL gains cargo as Maersk exits U.S.-flag TransPacific service

SUP-contracted American President Lines got a boost this month when Maersk Line announced it was terminating its four-ship, U.S.-flag, TransPacific service in January.

Matson to buy Horizon Lines' Alaska service

Matson, Inc. and Horizon Lines, Inc. announced on November 11, that Matson and Horizon have entered into a definitive "merger" agreement.

Maritime Administrator: The Jones Act moves industry and America’s economic prosperity.

"Our very first Congress singled out the domestic U.S. Merchant Marine as essential to our economy and national defense..."

Status of the U.S. Merchant Marine subject of Congressional hearing

On September 10, the House Transportation & Infrastructure's Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Marine Transportation held a fact finding hearing on the "status of the merchant marine".

Manukai rescues sailboat crew in stormy seas enroute to Honolulu

SUP-contracted Matson containership Manukai pulled off a difficult and daring rescue of three yachtsmen whose vessel was floundering in heavy seas while enroute to Honolulu

Assault on U.S. Merchant Marine continues on multiple fronts

Crucial maritime programs and policies have been placed in crosshairs in Congress.

Another attempt to scuttle Food for Peace program

Two Senators introduced legislation to scuttle the Food for Peace program, despite the passage of the Farm Bill.

MSP funding slashed by House Subcommittee

The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on May 6, cut $20 million from the MSP.