by Klaus Luhta | Aug 2, 2013 | maritime economics, maritime news, maritime politics
It has been a while since my last post. With the August recess looming near for Congress now is a good time to place a marker on where the maritime industry is in 2013. While much has happened this year, more notable is what HAS NOT happened. Here is a list of four...
by Klaus Luhta | Apr 3, 2012 | maritime news, maritime politics
If you peruse news outlets and the internet you may notice a growing number of articles and blog posts denouncing the Jones Act, concluding that it causes high gasoline prices. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) even recently introduced legislative amendments that would...
by Klaus Luhta | Sep 24, 2011 | maritime disasters, maritime news
When an accident occurs aboard a merchant cargo vessel in U.S. waters the first responders after emergency medical personnel are usually the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The USCG conducts an investigation, interviews crew members and witnesses. Formal statements are...
