摘要: |
Congress has approved significant measures to strengthen the Jones Act. Included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a landmark provision that would apply U.S. laws, including the Jones Act, to the offshore wind industry. Until now, there had been significant confusion on the issue created by conflicting federal agency interpretations. The Jones Act requires that cargo moved between two U.S. "points" or ports be carried by vessels that are built and flagged in the U.S., crewed by U.S. mariners and owned largely by U.S. citizens. The maritime industry considers the Jones Act as essential to a strong maritime industry and a robust national defense response. |