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News from The American Maritime Partnership, March 29, 2012   AMP TO ADMINISTRATION: U.S. VESSELS READY, WILLING & ABLE TO TRANSPORT FUEL TO NORTHEAST: With concerns that refinery closures in the Northeast may cause gas prices to increase further, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) notified the Administration that American vessels... read more →

With concerns that refinery closures in the Northeast may cause gas prices to increase further, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) today notified the Administration that American vessels have ample capacity to transport petroleum to the region from the Gulf of Mexico. AMP's letter comes after a federal analysis omitted key... read more →

A recently released annual policy statement from the Navy League of the United States, Maritime Primacy & Economic Security, says the Jones Act is critical to U.S. economic, homeland and national security - serving the nation by maintaining a skilled merchant marine, shipbuilding capacity and sea lift capability.   The... read more →

Ms. Shirley Neff U.S. Energy Information Administration U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585   Dear Ms. Neff   Thank you for meeting with me, leaders of the American Waterways Operators, and senior representatives of four of the leading American tank vessel companies last week.  ... read more →

In a letter to the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT), the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), a broad-based coalition representing U.S.-flag vessel operators and allied interests, today offered its resources to help implement new Congressional requirements that should increase the use of U.S.-flag vessels in future... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, February 1, 2012   BARGES TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN EXPANDED EXPORTS OF U.S. COAL: Port Commissioners in St. Helens, Ore., have approved agreements that will potentially lead to as much as 38 million tons of coal being barged annually from the Powder River... read more →

Waterborne commerce is a 24/7 industry, so American mariners and others engaged in shipping often spend the holidays away from their families. But this doesn't diminish their holiday spirit; instead, they celebrate the season by helping those less fortunate.   Members of the Seafarers International Union (SIU) in Tacoma, Wash.,... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, December 20, 2011   JONES ACT CARRIERS MAKE IT EASIER TO BE GREEN IN ALASKA: South Central Alaska is far from many of the closest recycling centers located in Washington's Puget Sound. However, the two main U.S.-flag carriers in the Anchorage-Tacoma trade - Totem... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, November 16, 2011   GOVERNOR RICK PERRY STATES SUPPORT FOR JONES ACT: The presidential campaign of Texas Governor Rick Perry said in a statement the Governor supports the Jones Act because the law bolsters national, economic and homeland security. "Rick Perry believes that America... read more →