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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
