The American Maritime Partnership issued the following letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) in support of former Congressman Sean Duffy's nomination as Secretary of Transportation on January 15. Read the full letter: Dear Majority Leader Thune: The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is the largest maritime industry legislative coalition... read more →
Jan
16
Dec
19
The following news item was issued by the office of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) with the bipartisan, bicameral support of Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS). The American Maritime Partnership applauds the sponsors of the SHIPS for America Act for their focus... read more →
Oct
09
WASHINGTON – As emergency response operators and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors prepare for and respond to Hurricane Milton and its possible impact, members of the media are encouraged to contact maritime industry representatives at the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) for any available information regarding vessel movements,... read more →
Jul
17
The United States must renew its commitment to a strong, reliable American maritime capability to confront emerging threats. China’s aggressive shipping expansion poses significant challenges to the United States and our allies. Global tensions have highlighted the vulnerability of maritime supply chains, and our domestic waterways remain a potential pathway... read more →
Jun
21
Cadets become merchant mariners – will serve America’s marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war WASHINGTON —The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) – the voice of the domestic maritime industry – congratulates the nearly 1,500 graduates from the seven U.S. maritime academies in 2024. These esteemed institutions have equipped... read more →
Jan
08
Jennifer Carpenter - First Female AMP President to lead new generation of organizational leadership WASHINGTON — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced the election of new leadership for the organization. Jennifer Carpenter takes the helm as president, and, in doing so, becomes... read more →
May
23
Florida’s Economy Bolstered By America’s Maritime Industry 65,000+ Jobs, More Than $14.6 Billion in Economic Benefits JACKSONVILLE, FL - Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella joined the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and the Florida Maritime Partnership- in Jacksonville on this National Maritime Day, May 22, to highlight the economic benefits that the over 65,000 men... read more →
May
22
WASHINGTON & JACKSONVILLE, FL (May 22, 2023) - The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today recognizes the critical importance of the economic and national security benefits the 650,000 men and women of American Maritime deliver to the nation. "This National Maritime Day we are... read more →
Nov
29
WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today sent a letter to Governors Charles Baker (Massachusetts), Ned Lamont (Connecticut), Janet T. Mills (Maine), Chris Sununu (New Hampshire), Dan McKee (Rhode Island) and Phil Scott (Vermont) to address calls for blanket Jones Act waivers to... read more →