AMP News

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 …

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

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 …

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

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, …

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

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 …

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

Domestic Maritime Industry Leaders Testify Before Congress

Domestic Maritime Industry Leaders Testify Before Congress On Friday, May 29, the American Maritime Partnership and the American Waterways Operators testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in a hearing titled “The Status of the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic”. Michael Roberts, vice president and general counsel for Crowley …

Domestic Maritime Industry Leaders Testify Before Congress Read More »

World War II U.S. merchant mariners

American Maritime Partnership Announces Centennial Celebration of American Maritime Heroes

American Maritime Partnership Announces Centennial Celebration of American Maritime Heroes Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and the World War II merchant mariners announced as inaugural American Maritime Heroes at launch WASHINGTON – American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the nation’s domestic maritime industry, today announced the start of a year-long celebration that will recognize individuals and …

American Maritime Partnership Announces Centennial Celebration of American Maritime Heroes Read More »

American Maritime Partnership Post Icon

Senator Lee’s Proposed Legislation to Weaken National, Homeland Security and American Job Creation

Senator Lee’s Proposed Legislation to Weaken National, Homeland Security and American Job Creation WASHINGTON (March 8, 2019)—The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today released a statement in response to the introduction of the “Open America’s Waters Act of 2019” by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) which calls for a repeal of the …

Senator Lee’s Proposed Legislation to Weaken National, Homeland Security and American Job Creation Read More »

American Maritime Partnership Post Icon

Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Highlight Importance of Jones Act, Employing 650,000 Americans incl. Veterans, for National & Economic Security

Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Highlight Importance of Jones Act, Employing 650,000 Americans incl. Veterans, for National & Economic Security WASHINGTON (March 7, 2019) – Following the signing of an Executive Order by President Donald J. Trump to create an easier pathway for veterans to transition into maritime careers in the U.S. Merchant Marine, congressional and maritime leaders convened for two …

Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Highlight Importance of Jones Act, Employing 650,000 Americans incl. Veterans, for National & Economic Security Read More »