The Jones Act tanker market was back in the spotlight this week following the news that Crowley Maritime has inked a potential billion-dollar order for up to eight products tankers at US compatriot Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Aker Philly).
For many years the US shipping segment did not receive much attention from industry observers based overseas, but a growing number of foreigners are starting to monitor the region in response to the changing face of North America’s energy sector.
