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THE JONES ACTNigeria court rules drilling rigs are not vessels, ending cabotage fee.
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PORTS AND LABORA'ila Resorts opens BlueZone Residences with 12 units in Saint Lucia.
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
SHIPBUILDINGYangzijiang has yet to confirm reported 12-ship liner order.
Presented by Mara Quinn. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
ENERGY AT SEAIran army spokesman rejects CENTCOM tanker escort claim.
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PUERTO RICO AND THEGreat Lakes routes could ease congestion outside Jones Act.
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. Today is September twentieth, twenty twenty-six. I'm Mara Quinn, with Eli Grant and Ada Hale. We start with a major ruling.
Eli GrantNigeria's Supreme Court ruled drilling rigs are not vessels. The two percent cabotage surcharge on offshore drilling operations is now ended.
Ada HaleA'ila Resorts opened BlueZone Residences in Saint Lucia. The new development features twelve units, with plans to expand to thirty-four rooms.
Mara QuinnShipbroker MB Shipbrokers reports Yangzijiang won a contract for twelve ultra-large container ships. The liner owner is undisclosed; Alphaliner points to CMA CGM.
Eli GrantIran's army spokesman rejected CENTCOM's tanker escort claim. General Shekarchi called the account of moving one billion barrels through Hormuz false.
Ada HaleA new study suggests non-Jones Act Great Lakes routes could alleviate severe congestion. This could also help avoid Seaway closures.
Mara QuinnThat's all the news for today. Thank you for joining us on The Jones Act Desk.
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