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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 →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, June 30, 2011   AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR INDUSTRY WELCOMES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH MAJOR DEFENSE SHIPYARDS; INDUSTRY WILL NOW SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE: The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) - a founding member of AMP - announced last week that Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, June 17, 2011   MEMBERS OF HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS STRONG SUPPORT FOR JONES ACT: Members of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation said the Jones Act is critical to the national, economic, and homeland security... read more →

(Washington, DC) - Members of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation said the Jones Act is critical to the national, economic, and homeland security needs of our country. In addition, the U.S. maritime industry plays an important role in creating jobs and increasing U.S. exports, a respected... read more →

  Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives Creating Jobs and Increasing U.S. Exports By Enhancing the Marine Transportation System June 14, 2011    Thank you Mr. Chairman for the opportunity to testify today about the important... read more →

(Washington, DC) - Nearly 800 young men and women are graduating from the seven maritime academies in the United States this year, and many will be working on a vessel almost before the ink on their U.S. Coast Guard license is dry. U.S.-flag vessel operators are clamoring for qualified deck... read more →

News from The American Maritime Partnership, May 27, 2011   U.S. MILITARY SAYS AMERICAN MARITIME LAWS ESSENTIAL FOR STRONG MERCHANT MARINE: A top U.S. military leader has again emphasized the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine. At a National Maritime Day luncheon hosted by the Propeller Club in Washington,... read more →

(Washington, DC) - A top U.S. military leader has again emphasized the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine. At a National Maritime Day luncheon hosted by the Propeller Club in Washington, USAF General Duncan J. McNabb, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, said U.S. maritime laws have been vital to the... read more →