The Jones Act DeskSHIPS, PORTS, AND THE LAW OF AMERICAN SHIPPING. · 2026-09-10

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THE JONES ACTCore Power, MARAD partner on nuclear-powered U.S.-flagged fleet
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PORTS AND LABORActing Navy secretary Hung Cao visits Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
SHIPBUILDINGSouth Korea plans $350B U.S. investment with $150B for shipbuilding
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
ENERGY AT SEANew Fortress Energy seeks San Juan Bay dredging for larger LNG ships
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PUERTO RICO AND THEAlianza proposes Jones Act exemption for foreign-built, U.S.-flag ships
Presented by Eli Grant. 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 tenth, twenty twenty-six. I'm Mara Quinn, with Eli Grant and Ada Hale. First, nuclear power for American ships.
Eli GrantCore Power and MARAD are partnering to build nuclear-powered U.S.-flagged merchant ships. Construction could start in 2028.
Ada HaleActing Navy secretary Hung Cao visited Hanwha Philly Shipyard to discuss expanding domestic naval shipbuilding.
Eli GrantSouth Korea plans a $350 billion U.S. investment package, with $150 billion for shipbuilding.
Ada HaleNew Fortress Energy wants San Juan Bay dredged so larger LNG vessels can reach its natural gas terminal.
Eli GrantAlianza proposes letting foreign-built, U.S.-flagged ships with U.S. owners and crews serve noncontiguous routes.
Mara QuinnAnd that's The Jones Act Desk for September tenth. I'm Mara Quinn. Thanks for joining us.
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