The Jones Act DeskSHIPS, PORTS, AND THE LAW OF AMERICAN SHIPPING. · 2026-09-22

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THE JONES ACTMARAD has no authority to compel Jones Act waiver voyage reports.
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PORTS AND LABORJones Act ships run three times older than foreign fleet.
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
SHIPBUILDINGSCA president backs Rhatigan and Goddard to lead maritime industrial base.
Presented by Mara Quinn. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
ENERGY AT SEASouth Korea reviews Alaska LNG investment.
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PUERTO RICO AND THE Puerto Rico power authority procurement faces new hurdle from oversight board.
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 QuinnFrom The Jones Act Desk, this is September 22, 2026. I'm Mara Quinn, with Eli Grant and Ada Hale. We start with a rule on Jones Act waivers.
Eli GrantMARAD cannot require Jones Act waiver users to file voyage reports. Federal rules set a 10-day deadline, but the agency has no power to enforce it.
Ada HaleJones Act ships are three times older than foreign ships. They cost three times more to build. Repeal would save one point nine one billion dollars a year in shipping costs.
Mara QuinnThe Shipbuilders Council president backs Rhatigan and Goddard to lead the maritime industrial base. A report filed September 18 says they will strengthen U.S. shipyards.
Eli GrantSouth Korea's trade minister says the government is reviewing an investment in the Alaska LNG project. A deal has not been finalized.
Ada HalePuerto Rico's power authority faces a new hurdle from the oversight board. The board recommends taking over procurement or restarting bidding.
Mara QuinnThat's the latest from The Jones Act Desk. I'm Mara Quinn.
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