Calls Industry Vital to “National Security and Economic Vitality” WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Congress this week enacted the strongest statement of support for the Jones Act and the American domestic maritime industry since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The measure was included as part of the... read more →
Dec
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Dec
08
FACT CHECK: Maritime Critics Would Sacrifice U.S. National Security for Less than a Penny a Gallon WASHINGTON, DC – The American domestic maritime industry, which supports almost 500,000 jobs that pump nearly $100 billion into the nation’s economy every year, and 40,000 vessels that operate in U.S. waters,... read more →
Dec
04
National Program Helps Veterans Transition to Careers in the $11 Billion Louisiana Maritime Industry NEW ORLEANS, LA – Hundreds of veterans attended a Military2Maritime career fair sponsored by the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), and hosted by the International Workboat Show. The event... read more →
Nov
19
Event for Current/Former Military Will Help Veterans Transition to Maritime Industry Jobs NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, December 4, 2014, the New Orleans International Workboat Show will host a “Military to Maritime” career fair sponsored by the American Maritime Partnership and the Offshore Marine Service Association. The event is... read more →
Oct
15
Kentucky Ranks Top 5 in Nation for U.S. Maritime Jobs PADUCAH, KY – Today, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was named a Champion of Maritime by the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry. As U.S. Senate Minority Leader, McConnell has consistently supported the critical role... read more →
Oct
08
NEW YORK – Tom Allegretti, Chairman of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today highlighted the continued renaissance of the nation’s maritime sector, particularly its robust response to meet new water transportation demands created by the surge in domestic energy production. “The domestic... read more →
Sep
17
Congressman Honored for Support of Domestic Maritime Industry WASHINGTON – Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) this week received the Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry. The organization provides the prestigious award to recognize an individual who has displayed extraordinary... read more →
Sep
11
Remembering the heroes of the 9/11 boatlift By Thomas Allegretti As our nation pauses this year to remember the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, the acts of courage and compassion shown by so many Americans on that day still stir strong emotions. Of the many tales of heroism,... read more →
Sep
10
Industry Contributes Nearly $100 Billion to Economy, Supports Almost 500,000 U.S. Jobs & Is Meeting Demands of U.S. Energy Production WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation today heard first hand about America’s booming domestic maritime industry from Mark Tabbutt, Chairman of the Board... read more →