The Jones Act DeskSHIPS, PORTS, AND THE LAW OF AMERICAN SHIPPING. · 2026-09-26

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THE JONES ACTARC Freedom joins US flag fleet and Maritime Security Program
Presented by Mara Quinn. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
THE JONES ACTARC Freedom joins US flag fleet
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PORTS AND LABORJones Act ships age three times faster than foreign fleet
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
SHIPBUILDINGMARAD issues sailing order for Empire State
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
ENERGY AT SEALNG tanker may depart San Juan waters
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PUERTO RICO AND THE Power authority procurement faces new oversight hurdle
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →

The desk

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 twenty sixth, twenty twenty six. I am Mara Quinn, joined by Eli Grant and Ada Hale. We begin with a new addition to the American fleet.
Eli GrantThe ARC Freedom is now part of the Maritime Security Program under the American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group.
Ada HaleJones Act ships are three times older than foreign vessels and cost much more to build.
Eli GrantThe Maritime Administration has issued a sailing order for the training ship Empire State.
Ada HaleNew Fortress Energy says the Amur River LNG tanker will leave San Juan if port access is denied.
Eli GrantThe Puerto Rico oversight board recommends a new procurement process for the island power authority.
Mara QuinnThat is the news for today. Thank you for joining us.
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