COLUMN BOATBUILDINGincentives for stateside marine manufacturing are needed. gray shadows in the corners that can sometimes make all Likewise, keeping up with the Jones Act also comes at a the difference in the world, while at the same time uphold-premium. There are elements of validity to the revise and ing most of the policy’s original intent. Lastly, the EPA’s repeal arguments, but such action will not enhance our in- forced tier development has greatly hindered advances in dustry. The Jones Act must remain intact to keep the door promising LNG technology and it should be clear that open for the next generation of mariners. Our industry is regulation cannot hinder innovation. Working together we already struggling in recruitment efforts and pulling the can keep our industry moving forward through sustainable Jones Act would be the straw. regulation, ‘win-win.’ P MOLICY AKEOVERThere certainly is a place for regulation and a proper sys-Joe Hudspeth is Vice Presi-tem with viable policy is required to sustain our industry. dent of Business Development Policymakers and stakeholders must work in partnership at All American Marine, to ensure that productive policy is in place and antiquated Inc., a manufacturer of high or con? icting regulations are brought current. Regulators speed passenger ferries, excur-also need to be willing to rethink and explore alternatives sion vessels, and work boats, as technology develops or if the policy causes considerable in Bellingham, WA. He currently serves as a regional co-discord and avoidance. Never again should Sequestration chairman for the Passenger Vessel Association and partici-restrict the ability for all stakeholders to sit at the regulato-pates on several committees concerned with marine indus-ry partnership table. Trouble also develops when regulators try issues. Email: jhudspeth@allamericanmarine.comare stuck ‘inside the box’ and fail to negotiate or see any Integrating bolted tonnage openings into forward facing door frame bulkheads ful? lls the need for tonnage reduction, but the weather-tight tonnage opening renders the water-tight door less waterproof.November 2014 MN30MN Nov14 Layout 18-31.indd 30 MN Nov14 Layout 18-31.indd 30 10/23/2014 10:24:32 AM10/23/2014 10:24:32 AM