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Sep 18

American Maritime Partnership Names Congressman Garamendi ‘Champion of Maritime’ for Commitment to Domestic Maritime Industry

Vallejo, Calif. - (September 18, 2018) – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, recognized U.S. Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) Monday with the 2018 ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award. AMP confers its highest award – the ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award ­– to a Member of Congress... read more →
Jul 26

Members of Congress, Economists and Maritime Leaders Highlight Importance of the Jones Act to Puerto Rico and to the Nation’s Economic and National Security During Congressional Roundtable

In Case You Missed It… Members of Congress, Economists and Maritime Leaders Highlight Importance of the Jones Act to Puerto Rico and to the Nation’s Economic and National Security During Congressional Roundtable New Study Validates that Retail Prices in Puerto Rico Are Not Affected by the Jones Act WASHINGTON (July... read more →
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Jun 26

Over 1,600 Cadets Graduate from American Maritime Academies, Positioned to Serve America’s Marine Transportation and Defense Needs

WASHINGTON (June 26, 2018) – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) - the voice of the domestic maritime industry – congratulates the more than 1,600 young men and women graduating from the seven U.S. maritime academies this year, applauding them for their dedication and commitment to pursuing a career that supports... read more →
Apr 13
Apr 12

Maritime and National Security Leaders Tout Jones Act as Essential to National and Homeland Security, Including Sealift Capacity for Wartime Needs During the 2018 Sea-Air-Space Exposition

WASHINGTON (April 12, 2018) – Numerous national security and maritime leaders, including Matt Woodruff, Chairman of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) – the voice of the domestic maritime industry – spoke to the importance of the Jones Act during this week’s annual U.S. Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition. Sea-Air-Space brings together... read more →
Mar 16
Mar 09

ICYMI: Military and Transportation Leaders Highlight Importance of American Mariners and Jones Act During House Armed Forces Subcommittee Hearing

WASHINGTON (March 9, 2018) – The House Armed Forces Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and Subcommittee on Readiness held a joint hearing on Thursday, March 9 during which MARAD Administrator Admiral Mark H. Buzby and U.S. Transportation Commander General Darren W. McDew discussed the significance of the Jones Act... read more →
Mar 01