Jan
01
Provisions in Defense Bill confirm all U.S. laws apply to the Outer Continental Shelf, clarify the circumstances under which a Jones Act waiver can be issued, and affirm that a “strong commercial maritime industry makes the United States more secure” WASHINGTON — The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the...
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Dec
15
Contact: media@americanmaritimepartnership.com December 15, 2020 American Maritime Partnership Honors ‘The American Mariner’ as American Maritime Heroes Honor Culminates a Year-Long Centennial Celebration of Americans Who Added to the Rich History of American Maritime WASHINGTON - The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) – the voice of the nation’s domestic maritime...
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Nov
18
Originally published by Seapower Magazine on November 16, 2020 Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby was appointed by President Donald Trump and sworn in as Maritime Administrator on Aug. 8, 2017. Prior to his appointment, Buzby served as president of the National Defense Transportation Association, a position he has held since...
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Oct
22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2020 Media Contact: Tom Mitchell, media@americanmaritimepartnership.com, 619-723-0268 American Maritime Partnership Statement on New Navy League U.S. Report American Maritime Partnership President Mike Roberts issued the following statement regarding the new Navy League U.S. Report, "China's Use of Maritime for Global Power Demands a Strong Commitment to...
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Aug
18
American Maritime Partnership Names Representative Elaine Luria ‘American Maritime Hero’ for Commitment to Domestic Maritime Industry VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - American Maritime Partnership (AMP), today announced it is honoring Representative Elaine Luria, of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, with the celebrated American Maritime Hero Award. The award recognizes individuals or...
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Jul
21
Ocean Freight Rates Declined Since 2008 Washington, DC - Economists from Boston based Reeve & Associates (Reeve) and Hawaii based TZ Economics have released a joint report, “The Impact of the Jones Act on Hawaii,” that concluded the Jones Act has no significant impact on the cost of living in...
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Jun
02
Heroes of the American Maritime Industry Continue to Strengthen American Sovereignty and Security WASHINGTON — The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, joins military and defense leaders, Administration officials, bipartisan members of Congress from every state, and 650,000 men and women that work across the domestic...
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Apr
24
Frontiers of Freedom recently published a new report, "The Jones Act Blocks China's Plan for Global Domination," authored by former U.S. Congressman Ernest Istook, a distinguished fellow with the policy group. In this report, the former congressman details the importance of the Jones Act for blocking China's expansion into the...
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Apr
01
WASHINGTON — The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, applauds the American maritime operators and mariners that once again came together in time of crisis to serve our nation, supporting the swift arrival of the USNS Mercy to Los Angeles, and the USNS Comfort to New...
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Mar
20
In response to unsubstantiated calls for consideration of temporary administrative waivers of the Jones Act given the coronavirus pandemic, the American Maritime Partnership submitted a letter to U.S. Senate and House leadership encouraging them to continue to put American mariners and businesses first, and not outsource U.S. domestic maritime jobs...
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