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
41
BILLIONIN LABOR
COMPENSATION
154
BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
RECENT NEWS
U.S. District Court Dismisses Constitutional Case Against the Jones Act, Upholds Trump Administration Defense
The court found that the Jones Act is "neutral” and “does not create any direct preferences by channeling commerce through... read more →
January 20, 2026
Study Shows “Jones Act” Style Laws Exist in 105 Countries
A new study from Seafarers' Rights International shows "Jones Act" style laws exist in 105 countries. Cabotage laws,... read more →
December 12, 2025
AMP, Partners: Why Cabotage is Critical to National Security
American Maritime Partnership (AMP) President Jennifer Carpenter joined Seafarers International Union (SIU) President David Heinsel and Seafarers Rights International (SRI)... read more →
November 6, 2025
ITF-Released Report Shows a Growing Number of Countries Are Implementing Cabotage Laws
WASHINGTON, DC — A newly released study by Seafarers' Rights International (SRI) finds that cabotage laws now exist on 85%... read more →
October 22, 2025
America First Requires the Jones Act
By Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership. It comes as no surprise that President Donald Trump is building... read more →
October 21, 2025
American Maritime Partnership Welcomes Over 1,100 Graduates of U.S. Maritime Academies to this Critical Industry
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, proudly congratulates the more than... read more →
June 30, 2025
U.S. District Court Dismisses Constitutional Case Against the Jones Act, Upholds Trump Administration Defense
The court found that the Jones Act is “neutral” and “does not create any direct preferences by channeling commerce through the ports of one state at the expense of others.” WASHINGTON, DC — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today applauded a U.S. district […]
Study Shows “Jones Act” Style Laws Exist in 105 Countries
A new study from Seafarers’ Rights International shows “Jones Act” style laws exist in 105 countries. Cabotage laws, like the Jones Act, are the global standard, covering 85% of the world’s coastlines across every major political and economic system. Cabotage reserves domestic waterborne transport for vessels that are tied to […]
AMP, Partners: Why Cabotage is Critical to National Security
American Maritime Partnership (AMP) President Jennifer Carpenter joined Seafarers International Union (SIU) President David Heinsel and Seafarers Rights International (SRI) Executive Director Deirdre Fitzpatrick joined Homeland Security Today to discuss the value of cabotage laws like the Jones Act to national security. The interview focused on the SRI’s latest report, Cabotage […]