Tony Munoz, Editor-in-Chief, Maritime Executive and MarEx NewsletterFrom Tony Munoz, Editor-in-Chief, Maritime Executive and MarEx NewsletterAll LogisticsWhy No Interest in Low-Interest Loans for the Merchant Marine Fleet?A recent S&P credit-rating report on the end-of-life of the U.S. merchant marine fleet over the next few years read more like an obituary than a financial analysis: "Weak credit quality, challenging capital market conditions and reduced access to government-guaranteed loans could spell doom for many U.S. shipowners," said S&P analyst Funmi Afonja.April 26, 2012Page 1 of 1