News from The American Maritime Partnership, November 16, 2011 GOVERNOR RICK PERRY STATES SUPPORT FOR JONES ACT: The presidential campaign of Texas Governor Rick Perry said in a statement... read more →
The Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee approved on November 2, 2011 language in S. 1430, the Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2012, that would require the Maritime Administration... read more →
A recently released report from the Lexington Institute, The Contribution Of The Jones Act To U.S. Security, says the longstanding maritime law is vital to U.S. economic, homeland, and national... read more →
The presidential campaign of Texas Governor Rick Perry said in a statement the Governor supports the Jones Act because the law bolsters national, economic and homeland security. "Rick Perry... read more →
News from The American Maritime Partnership, October 31, 2011 ESCOPETA FINED $15 MILLION FOR JONES ACT VIOLATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection fined Escopeta Oil Company $15 million for... read more →
The American Maritime Partnership congratulated its Chairman James Henry for receiving the 2011 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS) presented by the United Seaman's Service (USS) at the 42nd... read more →
News from The American Maritime Partnership, September 23, 2011 ANOTHER FEDERAL REPORT DEBUNKS MYTH JONES ACT INHIBITED CLEAN-UP OF GULF OIL SPILL: Compliance with the Jones Act did not... read more →
News from The American Maritime Partnership, August 19, 2011 U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AWARDS GRANTS TO SMALL SHIPYARDS: On August 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced $9.89 million in... read more →
U.S.-flag vessel operators and allied industries engaged in domestic waterborne commerce today recognized the vital role the U.S. Coast Guard plays in keeping America's waters safe and secure. The salute... read more →