In this episode of Alongside, the podcast from NorthStandard for the shipping industry, host Kait Borsay explores the Jones Act, a fundamental U.S. law regulating maritime commerce.
With guests Emma Jones, Senior Associate at Blank Rome LLP, and Gina Venezia, President and Head of Commercial Americas for NorthStandard, the discussion delves into the cabotage laws enforced by the Act and its personal injury provisions unique to the U.S. maritime context. They examine the Act’s historical roots, modern impacts on the shipping industry, including offshore activities, enforcement mechanisms by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the stringent penalties for violations. The episode provides valuable insights into how the Jones Act affects merchandise transportation, injury remedies for seamen, and the evolving challenges within maritime law.
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Source: North Standard
