Source: The Washington Times By: Retired Rear Admiral Thomas K. Shannon President Trump recently was asked to consider a Jones Act waiver to allow foreign ships to move liquefied natural... read more →
A handful of opponents of the American maritime industry are gathering this week at the CATO Institute. The focus of that program is a pair of reports released in February... read more →
By: Peter Navarro, assistant to the president for manufacturing and trade policy and director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Source: Fox News On Monday, President Donald J. Trump... read more →
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 Marine. The American maritime industry proudly supports the hiring of... read more →
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 →