Category: Jack Kiely

  • Ship Repair USA: Charting a course through compliance

    Ship Repair USA: Charting a course through compliance When it comes to running a shipyard, navigating regulations and compliance can sometimes feel more complicated than navigating open water. One area that continues to challenge even the most seasoned operators is the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (USL&H). Misunderstandings abound, and the stakes…

  • TTB 2025: Navigating changes to the Jones Act

    TTB 2025: Navigating changes to the Jones Act Tugboat, towboat, and barge operators should be paying close attention to changes to the Jones Act because it directly impacts their operations, competitiveness, and long-term viability. To dig more into this, Sabrina Brigance and Jack Kiely—both of Toledo, Ohio, headquartered maritime risk firm Hylant—will be discussing how…