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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 benefits from a vibrant domestic maritime industry, including vessel operators, shipyards, seafarers and mariners, on the coasts,... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, October 31, 2011   ESCOPETA FINED $15 MILLION FOR JONES ACT VIOLATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection fined Escopeta Oil Company $15 million for violating the Jones Act. The company transported a jack-up rig from Texas to Alaska using a foreign-flagged vessel. The rig... read more →

The American Maritime Partnership congratulated its Chairman James Henry for receiving the 2011 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS) presented by the United Seaman's Service (USS) at the 42nd annual industry gala dinner on October 28, 2011.   American Maritime Partnership Vice Chairman Thomas Allegretti said, "Jim Henry's strong... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, September 23, 2011   ANOTHER FEDERAL REPORT DEBUNKS MYTH JONES ACT INHIBITED CLEAN-UP OF GULF OIL SPILL: Compliance with the Jones Act did not impede the clean-up of the Deepwater Horizon spill, according to the On Scene Coordinator's report to the National Response Team.... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, August 19, 2011   U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AWARDS GRANTS TO SMALL SHIPYARDS: On August 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced $9.89 million in grants to 13 small shipyards in as many states. "These grants will help improve our ability to build and repair... read more →

U.S.-flag vessel operators and allied industries engaged in domestic waterborne commerce today recognized the vital role the U.S. Coast Guard plays in keeping America's waters safe and secure. The salute comes on the 221st anniversary of the legislation that established the Revenue Cutter Service, the forerunner of today's U.S. Coast... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, August 1, 2011   LEXINGTON INSTITUTE SALUTES JONES ACT AS IMPORTANT TO NATIONAL SECURITY: The Jones Act is the "only" hundred-year-old law still critical to U.S. national security in the 21st century according to the Lexington Institute. A July 8 "Early Warning Blog" by... read more →

(Washington, DC) - The U.S. Postal Service today issued a quartet of stamps that depict ships that helped establish the U.S. Merchant Marine as a world leader in innovation and efficiency. The stamps feature a clipper ship, an auxiliary steamship, a Liberty ship, and a containership.   "This is a... read more →