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
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THOUSANDSUSTAINED AMERICAN
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BILLIONIN LABOR
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BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
RECENT NEWS
American Maritime Partnership Announces New Officers
Michael Roberts to lead the broadest and deepest coalition ever assembled representing the 650,000 men and women of the American... read more →
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September 11, 2019
Domestic Maritime Industry Creates 123,600+ Jobs, $30 Billion in Economic Growth in Great Lakes States
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July 23, 2019
The Jones Act Is About Protecting America
Originally Published in The Resurgent on July 16, 2019 In recent weeks, opinion writers in a number of leading agriculture industry publications... read more →
July 17, 2019
Domestic Maritime Industry Creates 13,850 Jobs, $3.2 Billion in Economic Growth for Ohio
CLEVELAND — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, hosted a press conference earlier today... read more →
July 1, 2019
Over 1,650 Cadets Graduate from American Maritime Academies, Positioned to Serve America’s Marine Transportation and Defense Needs
WASHINGTON - The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) — the voice of the domestic maritime industry — congratulates the more than... read more →
June 25, 2019