Source: RealClearDefense By: Matthew Paxton, President, Shipbuilders Council of America “America first.” This is the phrase we hear repeated by President Trump more than any other—the simple yet powerful promise... read more →
The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today launched a new video highlighting the importance of the American maritime industry for national security, economic security, and... read more →
Originally Published in Nov/Dec 2017 Edition of The Maritime Executive By: Paul Benecki In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the Jones Act has become a bone of contention with critics claiming... read more →
By: Thomas A. Allegretti Originally Published in The Maritime Executive on December 27, 2017 As we reflect on 2017 and plan for 2018, one word has been frequently mentioned in... read more →
Originally Published in The Maritime Executive In a speech at the International Workboat Show last week, Maritime Administrator Rear Adm. Mark Buzby took the mainstream media to task for its coverage... read more →
The Jones Act and Puerto Rico By: Mark Ruge, Sarah Beason and Elle Stuart of K&L Gates, LLP Originally Published in the November/December 2017 Edition of Maritime Executive It is... read more →
Recent reports from some news outlets have claimed the Jones Act; a nearly hundred-year old law that helps support America’s domestic shipping industry, has hampered the aid and recovery efforts... read more →
Source: The Hill By: William P. Doyle, Commissioner, U.S. Federal Maritime Commission With hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate, it has been a tough hurricane season so far, but the... read more →
Source: gCaptain By: Mike Schuler, Senior Editor, gCaptain Phillips 66 has taken advantage of the U.S. Department of Homeland Securities’ temporary Jones Act waiver applying to tankers in response to fuel... read more →
Letter to the Editor - Published in The Washington Post - September 18, 2017 Regarding the Sept. 13 The Energy 202 column, “Hurricanes Irma and Harvey renew calls to ax... read more →