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Aug 13

The local importance of the Jones Act

This opinion article was originally published in The Charleston Gazette-Mail on July 22, 2021  By William R. Barr Earlier this year, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bipartisan resolution on the critical importance of the domestic maritime industry that didn’t get a whole lot of attention. But it sent a... read more →
Jun 30

Jones Act Waivers Should be a Last Resort

This opinion article was originally published in The Maritime Executive on June 14, 2021  By Michael Roberts Expectations for an active hurricane season and the ransomware hack of the Colonial Pipeline suggest that threats to our infrastructure are expanding and the frequency of crises will grow. America should redouble our... read more →
Jun 30

The Jones Act Is Essential for U.S. National Security

This opinion article originally appeared in The National Interest on June 11, 2021 By Robert C. O'Brien Before World War I, the United States relied on a combination of U.S.-flagged vessels and foreign vessels to conduct trade across the Atlantic, in U.S. coastal waters, and across our inland waterways. As the... read more →
Jun 21

The American Maritime Partnership Congratulates Nearly 1,400 Class of 2021 Graduates from U.S. Maritime Academies

AMP Welcomes Graduating Cadets Aboard Who Will Serve Our Nation’s Transportation and Defense Needs WASHINGTON - The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) congratulates the nearly 1,400 graduates from the seven U.S. maritime academies in 2021. Applauding them for their dedication and commitment to pursuing a career that supports our nation in... read more →
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May 13

American Maritime Partnership Statement on Issuance of Jones Act Waiver 

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2021 Media Contact: media@americanmaritimepartnership.com  WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s issuance of a targeted Jones Act waiver in response to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, which has disrupted the... read more →
May 12

American Maritime Partnership Statement on Biden Administration’s Consideration of Jones Act Waiver

  For Immediate Release: May 12, 2021 Media Contact: media@americanmaritimepartnership.com  WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s consideration of a Jones Act waiver in response to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, which has disrupted the... read more →
Feb 10

Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Highlight Importance of Jones Act in House Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee Hearing

Chairman Carbajal: “The Jones Act Safeguards Our Country and Economy” WASHINGTON – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation yesterday convened a hearing titled “State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic” that included testimony from a broad set of U.S. maritime leaders.... read more →
Jan 25

American Maritime Leaders Applaud Biden Administration for Prioritizing Support of the Jones Act in “Buy American” Executive Order

Jones Act Supports 650,000 American Jobs Throughout Every State & Territory WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the nation’s domestic maritime industry, today applauds the new Executive Order to be signed by President Biden on January 25, 2021, “Strengthening ‘Buy American’ Provisions, Ensuring [the] Future of... read more →