MARAD Administrator RADM Buzby: “[American] mariners are a de facto layer of our national security.” WASHINGTON (January 19, 2018) – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing Wednesday on “The State of the U.S. Flag Maritime Industry” during... read more →
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WASHINGTON (January 18, 2018) – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today highlighted the U.S. dredging industry’s commitment to build and maintain safe, efficient and cost-effective navigation channels in the nation’s inland waterways and ports. The recent deliveries of four state-of-the-art vessels, constructed by nearly 700 American... read more →
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WASHINGTON (January 10, 2018) – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced the election of Matt Woodruff of Kirby Corporation as its new President. He succeeds Thomas A. Allegretti, President & CEO of The American Waterways Operators. “Leading the American Maritime Partnership – which speaks for... read more →
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02
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 conversations with my colleagues across the domestic maritime industry: Resiliency. Throughout my tenure as chairman of the American Maritime Partnership,... read more →
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The editors of Bloomberg recently published multiple opinions criticizing the Jones Act and calling for its repeal. Here is where those opinion pieces went wrong: Claiming “The Jones Act Serves No Purpose” ignores the views of U.S. military and other leaders who say America is more secure because of the... read more →
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WASHINGTON (December 13, 2017) – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, recognized U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise (R-LA) Tuesday with the 2017 ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award, which honored Rep. Scalise for his extraordinary support and dedication to the American maritime industry. Each year, AMP presents... read more →
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05
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 of the Jones Act and the American maritime industry's support for Puerto Rico. "Everyone in this room knows – or... read more →
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04
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 fashionable these days to criticize Congress and federal government officials. But the recent situation in Puerto Rico is a prime... read more →
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WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership – the voice of the domestic maritime industry – today issued the following statement to set the record straight on the importance of American maritime for Puerto Rico recovery and the capacity and capability of Jones Act vessels to meet Puerto Rico’s present and future needs. "While... read more →
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Delivered Long Before the Storm – And Will Continue to Deliver for Puerto Rico Long After November 17, 2017 Jones Act carriers have provided regular, dedicated service to Puerto Rico for decades. The Jones Act fleet servicing Puerto Rico includes modern, state-of-the-art vessels, such as the world’s first LNG-powered containership,... read more →