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
41
BILLIONIN LABOR
COMPENSATION
154
BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
RECENT NEWS
Senator Lee’s Proposed Legislation to Weaken National, Homeland Security and American Job Creation
WASHINGTON (March 8, 2019) – The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today released a statement... read more →
March 8, 2019
Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Highlight Importance of Jones Act, Employing 650,000 Americans incl. Veterans, for National & Economic Security
Chairman Wicker: “Properly enforcing the Jones Act is important for economic and national security” WASHINGTON (March 7,... read more →
March 7, 2019
Peter Navarro: President Trump Takes Bold Step to Transition Veterans into US Merchant Marine
By: Peter Navarro, assistant to the president for manufacturing and trade policy and director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing... read more →
March 6, 2019
The Domestic Maritime Industry Applauds President Trump on Executive Order Supporting Veteran Hiring
On March 4, 2019, President Trump signed an executive order to help sea veterans seamlessly transition into the United States Merchant... read more →
March 4, 2019
Southeast Louisiana Leads Nation in American Maritime Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Upon release of the Transportation Institute's report on the Jones Act's national security and economic benefits to Louisiana and... read more →
February 15, 2019
American Maritime Commemorates Pearl Harbor Anniversary
WASHINGTON (December 6, 2018) – The American maritime industry commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Japanese air raid on the... read more →
December 6, 2018