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 over 500,000 jobs and more than $100 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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LATEST NEWS
Over 1,600 Cadets Graduate from American Maritime Academies, Positioned to Serve America’s Marine Transportation and Defense Needs
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2018) – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) - the voice of the domestic maritime industry – congratulates... read more →
June 26, 2018
Grennes’ Analysis of the Jones Act and Ship Safety Ignores the Facts
Thomas Grennes’ most recent anti-Jones Act paper (1), published by the Mercatus Center, is wrong on virtually every count. Like... read more →
April 13, 2018
Maritime and National Security Leaders Tout Jones Act as Essential to National and Homeland Security, Including Sealift Capacity for Wartime Needs During the 2018 Sea-Air-Space Exposition
WASHINGTON (April 12, 2018) – Numerous national security and maritime leaders, including Matt Woodruff, Chairman of the American Maritime Partnership... read more →
April 12, 2018
AMP Applauds Nomination of Vice Admiral Schultz to Position of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant
WASHINGTON (March 16, 2018) - The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) – the voice of the domestic maritime industry – today issued... read more →
March 16, 2018
ICYMI: Military and Transportation Leaders Highlight Importance of American Mariners and Jones Act During House Armed Forces Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2018) – The House Armed Forces Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and Subcommittee on Readiness held... read more →
March 9, 2018
AMP Launches New Video Highlighting Importance of American Maritime For American Security and American Strength
The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today launched a new video highlighting the importance of... read more →
March 1, 2018