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Sep 28

AMP Debunks Erroneous Claims on Need for Jones Act Waiver

Jenniffer González Colón, Resident Commissioner: Per U.S. Coast Guard, FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Department of Energy: “[t]here is an adequate supply of fuel on the Island that is available to consumers” Puerto Rico Port Director: “There is no problem with the Jones Act because Puerto Rico... read more →
Jul 01

AMP Designated Partner of the Month By AUSA

ABOUT THE AMERICAN MARITIME PARTNERSHIP The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is the broadest and deepest coalition representing the domestic maritime industry. AMP’s membership includes vessel owners and operators, shipboard and shoreside workers, shipbuilders and repair yards, equipment manufacturers and vendors, dredging and marine construction contractors, maritime trade associations and national... read more →
Jun 23
Jun 22

The American Maritime Partnership Congratulates the 1,400 Graduates of the U.S. Maritime Academies

Cadets graduate as licensed merchant mariners positioned to 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 1,400 graduates from the seven U.S. maritime academies in 2022. AMP applauds the graduates... read more →
Jun 16
May 10

American Maritime Partnership Statement on Senate Confirmation of Maritime Administrator

WASHINGTON – Today, the American Maritime Partnership released a statement following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, USN (Ret.) to serve as Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) at the United States Department of Transportation.  "The American Maritime Partnership congratulates Admiral Phillips on her confirmation to... read more →
Apr 21

AMP Statement on President’s Ban on Russian Ships at U.S. Ports

WASHINGTON – Today, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s announcement that Russian-affiliated ships would be banned from American ports.  “The President’s ban on Russian ships from U.S. ports announced today is yet another reminder of why this nation has demanded a strong American... read more →
Apr 11
Apr 07

Stop the transfer of U.S. critical industry and jobs overseas

Support the pro-American Jones Act This opinion article was originally published in The Washington Times on March 29, 2022. By Richard Balzano The pandemic has enabled us all to better understand the complexity of the global supply chain, its fragility due to years of federal underinvestment in critical maritime infrastructure... read more →
Mar 30