Cabotage

5/23/2018 Credit: splash247.com: Bi-partisan legislation was introduced to Congress on Tuesday, a bill with the aim of requiring that quotas of vessels carrying US crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) should be US-built and US-flagged.

Over the past decade, the Nigerian government has committed to two initiatives aimed at strengthening the nation’s maritime sector, one for its local seafarers and the other for its commercial fleet.  While some major African online media sites are reporting that its domestic seafarers’ training subsidy program is succeeding with flying colors, there seem to be dubious politics

The latest edition of the Connecticut Maritime Association newsletter was distributed this week, and among the articles featured is Don Frost's latest in his series on US shipping policy.

Australia has issued a proposal for potential lifting of the cabotage regulations it adopted in 2012.

India has updated its cabotage regulations in the interests of promoting domestic shipbuilding.

TradeWinds reports:

The African Union is develpoing a cabotage regime among member states in the hopes of boosting its share of the world fleet.

Fairplay reports:

Australia has announced intentions to reform current cabotage regulations in order to foster maritime trade.

The Australian reports:

The Australian Logisitics Council says the newly introduced cabotage regime reduces the industry's competitiveness.

Fairplay reports:

The United States Coast Guard has issued a Federal Register notice advising shipping companies on how to comply with Jones Act ownership requirements.

The US has temporarily lifted Jones Act restrictions for tankers delivering refined petroleum products to East Coast ports following the fuel shortage caused by Hurricane Sandy, causing a rate increase.