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James Lightbourn 7/7/25 James Lightbourn 7/7/25

Jones Act or Strategic Commercial Fleet? The Fork in the Road for U.S.-built Tankers

A U.S. shipyard hasn't produced a new MR product tanker since 2017. But that’s all about to change with the SHIPS for America Act’s revitalization of the American shipbuilding sector, right?

James Lightbourn 5/28/25 James Lightbourn 5/28/25

U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity | Reality Check

Stating the obvious: the U.S. wants more American-built ships. Less obvious: how many ships can America’s biggest shipyards build?

James Lightbourn 5/16/25 James Lightbourn 5/16/25

Policy Loophole? Getting Paid to Build Ships in the U.S.

Savvy shipowners could participate in both the SHIPS for America Act and Title XI to bring the effective cost of building ships in the U.S. down considerably.