Homeland Security
America’s national security depends on safe domestic waterways and common-sense domestic commerce practice on U.S.-flag vessels.
Economic Security
America’s domestic maritime industry is responsible for nearly 650,000 jobs and more than $150 billion in annual economic output.
National Security
The Department of Defense recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong domestic shipbuilding industry.
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THOUSANDAMERICAN VESSELS BUILT IN
AMERICAN SHIPYARDS
650
THOUSAND SUSTAINED AMERICAN
JOBS
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BILLIONIN LABOR
COMPENSATION
154
BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
RECENT NEWS
American Maritime Partnership Announces Centennial Celebration of American Maritime Heroes
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June 5, 2019
The Domestic Maritime Industry Creates 22,500 Jobs and $6.12 Billion of Economic Impact in the State of Washington
Senator Cantwell Joins over 200 Maritime Industry Leaders in Celebrating the Domestic Maritime Impact on the State of Washington at... read more →
May 20, 2019
The Domestic Maritime Industry Creates 6,520 Jobs and $1.98 Billion of Economic Impact in the State of Alaska
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May 20, 2019
Op-Ed: The Merchant Marine, America’s Fourth Arm of Defense
Source: Navy Times Photo: Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Benjamin Whitney lowers a litter during rescue training with a... read more →
May 14, 2019
Op-Ed: The Jones Act is Critical to National Security
Source: The Washington Times By: Retired Rear Admiral Thomas K. Shannon President Trump recently was asked to consider a Jones... read more →
May 1, 2019
Cato’s Phony Numbers
A handful of opponents of the American maritime industry are gathering this week at the CATO Institute. The focus of... read more →
April 29, 2019