Jones Act Waiver, Again! | Charter Rates Increase for LNG Tankers | China Wants More Gas! What's Going On With Shipping? October 17, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner - discusses the decision by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to issue a second Jones Act waiver for the island of Puerto Rico, this time regarding the shipment of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). The video examines the situation facing Puerto Rico in the importation of LNG, the role that the Jones Act (specifically Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920) plays in this, and what the recent announcement by China of LNG purchases means for global charter rates and the island of Puerto Rico. Finally, there is a plan presented that addresses all these issues that could alleviate all the issues regarding the shipment of American LNG via the coastwise (Cabotage) trade.