Without a Strong U.S. Maritime Industry There Would be no National Maritime Day to Celebrate

Without a Strong U.S. Maritime Industry There Would be no National Maritime Day to Celebrate
28/05/2018

As the largest private employer of U.S. mariners, Crowley proudly observes National Maritime Day each year on May 22 to commemorate the significant contributions of the American maritime industry. Today, Crowley reflects on what it means that so many of our company-owned and -managed vessels are U.S.-flagged in accordance with the Jones Act, a law of vital importance to our economic, national and homeland security.

The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, requires vessels in domestic waterborne trade to be owned by U.S. citizens, built in the United States and crewed by U.S. mariners. Other laws and statutes apply the same ground rules to the movement of passengers, towing, dredging and marine salvage. These provisions keep American shipping companies, shipyards, mariners, maritime academies and thousands of people working. It also keeps jobs, ships, shipbuilding and a maritime skill base in the U.S. By supporting the Jones Act, Crowley and others support American success.

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