Feb
22
WASHINGTON (February 22, 2018) – The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced the launch of the Military to Maritime digital career platform (www.militarytomaritime.org), which is dedicated to helping veterans find meaningful, family-wage jobs in the maritime industry while supporting America’s national and economic security. Building on the success of numerous Military...
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Jan
31
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 it hinders the Puerto Rican economy and supporters pointing to its importance for American jobs and national security. However, the...
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Jan
19
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...
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Jan
18
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...
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Jan
10
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...
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Jan
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,...
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Dec
22
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...
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Dec
13
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...
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Dec
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...
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Dec
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...
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