Milton Targets Tampa
October 9, 2024

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - talks about the evacuation of the Port of Tampa (‪@porttampabay918‬); the offloading of four tankers; why a Jones Act Waiver will not be needed, why it is now time to mobilize maritime assets - US Navy amphibious ships, US Army watercraft, and Maritime Administration National Security Multi-Mission vessel and ships of the Ready Reserve Force; and the economic impact on a prolonged closure of the Port of Tampa to Florida and the US.

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00:00 Update on Hurricane Milton & Closure of the Port of Tampa
04:18 To Waive or Not Waive the Jones Act?
08:28 Maritime Assets
09:57 Impact on the Port of Tampa
17:23 Conclusion

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