Lauren Steif

Maritime Experts Available for Briefings on 2023 Hurricane Idalia Preparedness and Operations

As Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, media outlets, lawmakers and policymakers are encouraged to contact the Florida Maritime Partnership with questions about the American maritime industry’s efforts to prepare for and respond to the storm. The domestic maritime industry regularly operates along the Gulf Coast and into Florida, with at least 30 U.S.-flag tankers, 40 U.S.-flag …

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Florida’s Domestic Maritime Industry Is Critical to Economic and National Security of America

Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella joined the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and the Florida Maritime Partnership– in Jacksonville on this National Maritime Day, May 22, to highlight the economic benefits that the over 65,000 men and women of American maritime bring to the nation and the Sunshine State. “Our nation would not be where …

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Maritime Experts Available for Briefings on 2022 Hurricane Season Preparedness and Operations

As the State of Florida plans for the 2022 hurricane season, media outlets, lawmakers and policymakers are encouraged to contact the Florida Maritime Partnership with questions about the American maritime industry’s efforts to prepare for a hurricane that impacts the state. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting another above average Atlantic hurricane season …

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Congressional Hearing on the State of the Maritime Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Congressional Hearing on “State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic” On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the American Maritime Partnership testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in a hearing titled “State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic”. Michael Roberts, senior vice president at Crowley Maritime, …

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White House

Florida Maritime Partnership Applauds Biden Administration for Prioritizing Support of Jones Act in “Buy America” Executive Order

Florida Maritime Partnership Applauds Biden Administration For Prioritizing Support of Jones Act in “Buy American” Executive Order   The Florida Maritime Partnership, the voice of Florida’s domestic maritime industry, today applauds President Biden’s new Executive Order “Strengthening ‘Buy American’ Provisions, Ensuring [the] Future of America is Made in America by All of America’s Workers.” Signaled as …

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Florida Maritime Partnership Requests Gov. DeSantis Give Mariners Priority Access To COVID-19 Vaccine

Florida Maritime Partnership Requests Gov. DeSantis Give Mariners Priority Access To COVID-19 Vaccine Florida Maritime Partnership sent the following letter to Governor Ron DeSantis today, requesting that his administration give mariners priority access to the state’s supply of the Covid-19 vaccine. For Immediate ReleaseDecember 23, 2020 Media Contact: FMP John Finotti904-493-5006 (office)904-891-3867 (mobile)jfinotti@tuckerhall.com

Military to Maritime

Florida Maritime Partnership Highlights “Military to Maritime” on Veteran’s Day

Florida Maritime Partnership Highlights “Military to Maritime” on Veteran’s Day    JACKSONVILLE, November 10, 2020 – In observance of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Florida Maritime Partnership (FMP), a diverse group of business and labor interests representing the domestic maritime industry in Florida, invites veterans and active military to explore their career options with the American Maritime Partnership’s Military to Maritime initiative.  “Veterans play a vital role in the domestic maritime industry. …

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FMP Members Launch BookWaves Coalition, Donate More Than 100,000 Books to Students in Alaska, Guam and Puerto Rico to Support Distance Learning

Read the release from Transportation Institute. A partnership of unions, shipping companies and non-profits is directly providing thousands of books to students and families in rural and remote communities to support distance learning during the pandemic and to create home libraries.Wednesday, October 28, 2020 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—The American Federation of Teachers, Transportation Institute and …

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American Maritime Partnership President Mike Roberts Issues Statement on New Navy League U.S. Report

American Maritime Partnership President Mike Roberts Issues 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 American Maritime.” “This study by the Navy League U.S. raises important questions …

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