News and Updates
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

Gov. Ron DeSantis Proclaims May 22 as Maritime Day in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proclaims May 22 as Maritime Day in Florida Florida is home to a thriving domestic maritime industry, and we are thankful

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

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

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

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

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

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

With Tropical Storm Isaias Approaching, Florida’s Domestic Maritime Industry Capable of Supplying Sufficient Volume of Fuel to State’s Ports
With Tropical Storm Isaias Approaching, Florida’s Domestic Maritime Industry Capable of Supplying Sufficient Volume of Fuel to State’s Ports JACKSONVILLE, July 30, 2020 – Florida Maritime

Florida Maritime Partnership Highlights “Military to Maritime” on National Hire A Veteran Day
Florida Maritime Partnership Highlights “Military to Maritime” on National Hire A Veteran Day JACKSONVILLE, July 24, 2020 – In observance of National Hire A Veteran

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

Gov. Ron DeSantis Proclaims Maritime Day in Florida
Maritime Day proclamation from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Florida is home to a thriving domestic maritime industry, and we are thankful for Gov. Ron DeSantis’