The Jones Act DeskSHIPS, PORTS, AND THE LAW OF AMERICAN SHIPPING. · 2026-09-07

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THE JONES ACTNigeria orders faster disbursement of $700 million cabotage fund.
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PORTS AND LABORMARAD to test small modular reactors at Port of Long Beach.
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
SHIPBUILDINGChinese owner orders two more heavylifters; US shipyards lag.
Presented by Mara Quinn. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
ENERGY AT SEANew Fortress Energy seeks San Juan Bay dredging for larger LNG vessels.
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PUERTO RICO AND THE Fletcher Crowley completes four-continent trip carried by friend up 268 steps.
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →

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Mara Quinn (Lead anchor, voiced Matilda) · Eli Grant (The desk, voiced Eric) · Ada Hale (The desk, voiced Alice)

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Mara QuinnWelcome to The Jones Act Desk for September 7th, 2026. I'm Mara Quinn, joined by Eli Grant and Ada Hale. We begin today with news from Nigeria.
Eli GrantNigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy has ordered faster disbursement of a $700 million cabotage fund. This fund has been stalled for over two decades.
Ada HaleThe Maritime Administration, MARAD, will test small modular reactors at the Port of Long Beach. This pact aims to introduce cutting-edge technology into active testing.
Mara QuinnIn shipbuilding, a Chinese owner has ordered two more heavylifters, bringing its program to nine vessels. This highlights a lag in series building at US shipyards.
Eli GrantNew Fortress Energy is seeking dredging for its San Juan Bay dock area. This will allow larger LNG vessels to access its natural gas terminal.
Ada HaleA paraplegic traveler, Fletcher Crowley, completed a four-continent trip. He was carried by a friend up 268 steps, funded by social media.
Mara QuinnThat's a look at today's top stories. Join us again tomorrow for more on ships, ports, and the law of American shipping.
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