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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BILLIONIN LABOR
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BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
RECENT NEWS
American Maritime Operators and Civilian Mariners Answer Call to Deliver Healthcare Resources on USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy
WASHINGTON — The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, applauds the American maritime operators and mariners... read more →
April 1, 2020
American Maritime Partnership Urges Congress to Put American Workers First Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to unsubstantiated calls for consideration of temporary administrative waivers of the Jones Act given the coronavirus pandemic, the... read more →
March 20, 2020
American Maritime Partnership Responds to Jones Act Waiver Request
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March 13, 2020
President Trump Honors World War II Merchant Mariners with Congressional Gold Medal
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March 13, 2020
Letter to the Editors: American Maritime Enables Puerto Rico Shipping Efficiencies
To the editors of the New York Post – Your March 7 editorial concerning the need to restore pharmaceutical production... read more →
March 10, 2020
ICYMI: New Study Details Importance of American Maritime Industry to National Security
Report by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) highlights importance of the Jones Act to America’s Defense Maritime... read more →
February 27, 2020