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
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JOBS
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BILLIONIN LABOR
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154
BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
RECENT NEWS
Jones Act Waiver 2026 – After Action Report For Initial Waiver Period
An analysis of the initial period of the blanket Jones Act waiver covering 659 commodities and 78 voyages reported by... read more →
June 26, 2026
Over 1,250 Graduates of U.S. Maritime Academies Enter Industry as Jones Act Waiver Puts U.S. Maritime Careers at Risk
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, proudly congratulates the more than... read more →
June 24, 2026
Put Americans First: End the Jones Act Waiver
A 60-day Jones Act waiver was issued at the start of Operation Epic Fury under a statutory provision (46 USC... read more →
June 22, 2026
AMP Launches National Campaign Urging President Trump to End Jones Act Waiver
WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced a new national campaign... read more →
May 26, 2026
AMP Statement on National Maritime Day
The American Maritime Partnership issued the following statement on May 22, 2026, for National Maritime Day, calling on President Donald... read more →
May 22, 2026
Over 100 Leaders Urge Congress to Let Jones Act Waiver Expire
More than 100 chief executive officers, union leaders, and maritime industry stakeholders have signed an open letter to Congressional leadership... read more →
May 12, 2026
Jones Act Waiver 2026 – After Action Report For Initial Waiver Period
An analysis of the initial period of the blanket Jones Act waiver covering 659 commodities and 78 voyages reported by MARAD shows no military necessity, no gasoline price relief, and a massive transfer of U.S. cargoes to foreign — including Chinese — ships, while U.S. refiners continue exporting record petroleum […]
Over 1,250 Graduates of U.S. Maritime Academies Enter Industry as Jones Act Waiver Puts U.S. Maritime Careers at Risk
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, proudly congratulates the more than 1,250 graduates from America’s maritime academies who make up the Class of 2026. However, as these graduates enter the workforce, the Trump Administration has waived the Jones Act for almost […]
Put Americans First: End the Jones Act Waiver
A 60-day Jones Act waiver was issued at the start of Operation Epic Fury under a statutory provision (46 USC 501(a)) designed to address military logistics needs. It was subsequently extended until August 17. Now that President Trump has signed an agreement ending the conflict, the statutory basis for the […]
