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Friday, June 28, 2024
The M/V Wan Hai 362 departs the Port of Long Beach, California. Picture taken in September 2023. Photo courtesy Port of Long Beach
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America Must Renew its Commitment to Maritime

By Jennifer Carpenter The United States must renew its commitment to a strong, reliable American maritime capability to confront emerging threats. China’s

June 28, 2024
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Opinion: Jones Act Waivers Will Do Nothing to Help With Diesel Shortages or Lower Costs for Consumers

By Ku’uhaku Park The Biden Administration is considering a range of options to address the lack of diesel supplies and the cost of diesel in the United

November 16, 2022
Total Views: 3253

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
American Maritime Partnership: Debunking Erroneous Claims on Need for Jones Act Waiver
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American Maritime Partnership: Debunking Erroneous Claims on Need for Jones Act Waiver

The American Maritime Partnership has issued the following statement and set of facts in response to “erroneous claims” about the Jones Act’s

September 28, 2022
Total Views: 1999

Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Opinion: American Maritime Serves the Nation In the Face of Baseless Criticisms

By Ku’uhaku Park, President of the American Maritime Partnership There is an old yet familiar saying in politics that you should “never let a good crisis

March 31, 2022
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against Jones Act ‘Misconceptions’

The American maritime industry is fighting back against some lawmakers’ calls for a repeal or waiver of the Jones Act after President Joe Biden announced

March 10, 2022
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
An inland tug and barges moves along a river under a bridge
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Jones Act Specialist Maritime Partners Acquires Fleet of Over 1,000 Vessels from J. Russell Flowers, Inc.

New Orleans-based Maritime Partners has acquired a large and diversified fleet of over 1,000 marine vessels from J. Russell Flowers, Inc. JRF’s fleet

December 1, 2021
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Monday, January 4, 2021
dominion energy wind turbine installation vessel
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American Maritime Partnership Salutes Passing of Defense Bill with ‘Significant Maritime Legislation’

The American Maritime Partnership is saluting Congress’s passing of the National Defense Authorization Act, which the advocacy group said includes some

January 4, 2021
Total Views: 980

Thursday, September 17, 2020
Representative Elaine Luria Earns Merchant Marine Award
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Representative Elaine Luria Earns Merchant Marine Award

American Maritime Partnership (AMP), last month announced it is honoring Representative Elaine Luria, of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, with

September 17, 2020
Total Views: 57

Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Tom Hanks Recognized for Works Celebrating U.S. Merchant Marine
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Tom Hanks Recognized for Works Celebrating U.S. Merchant Marine

Actor Tom Hanks has been awarded the American Maritime Partnership’s American Maritime Hero Award in recognition of his work celebrating American

July 14, 2020
Total Views: 223

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
U.S. Congressman John Garamendi Receives ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award
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U.S. Congressman John Garamendi Receives ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) has recognized U.S. Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) on Monday with the 2018 ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award. Through

September 18, 2018
Total Views: 31

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Maritime and National Security Leaders Tout Jones Act as Essential to National and Homeland Security
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Maritime and National Security Leaders Tout Jones Act as Essential to National and Homeland Security

U.S. national security leaders and various maritime stakeholders were in Maryland this week to attend the annual U.S. Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition,

April 12, 2018
Total Views: 36

Thursday, January 11, 2018
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Kirby’s Matt Woodruff Elected President of American Maritime Partnership

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the member-driven coalition representing the U.S. domestic maritime industry on policy issues, has announced that Matt

January 11, 2018
Total Views: 62

Friday, April 8, 2016
ANIMATION: Understanding the Importance of the Jones Act
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ANIMATION: Understanding the Importance of the Jones Act

Animation from the American Maritime Partnership explaining the importance of the Jones

April 8, 2016
Total Views: 78

Thursday, January 29, 2015
Keystone Bill Passes Without Senator McCain’s Jones Act Amendment
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Keystone Bill Passes Without Senator McCain’s Jones Act Amendment

The U.S. Senate passed a bill on Thursday for the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but an amendment filed by Senator John McCain seeking to repeal

January 29, 2015
Total Views: 113

Monday, December 15, 2014
Congress Reaffirms Support for Jones Act and American Maritime
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Congress Reaffirms Support for Jones Act and American Maritime

The United States Congress last week enacted the strongest statement of support for the Jones Act and the American domestic maritime industry since the

December 15, 2014
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Monday, December 8, 2014
Jones Act Under Attack: American Maritime Partnership Fires Back
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Jones Act Under Attack: American Maritime Partnership Fires Back

This article was written by the American maritime Partnership in response to a recent discussion on the Jones Act at The Heritage Foundation, a conservative

December 8, 2014
Total Views: 36

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
AMP Chairman Hails American Maritime Surge, Questions Jones Act Critics
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AMP Chairman Hails American Maritime Surge, Questions Jones Act Critics

NEW YORK – Tom Allegretti, Chairman of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today highlighted the continued

October 8, 2014
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Thursday, September 4, 2014
U.S. Maritime Industry Jobs Program Lures Veterans
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U.S. Maritime Industry Jobs Program Lures Veterans

National Program Helps Veterans Transition to New Jobs in the American Maritime

September 4, 2014
Total Views: 15

Thursday, May 22, 2014
America’s Maritime Industry: Building on a Strong Past to Ensure a Vibrant Future
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America’s Maritime Industry: Building on a Strong Past to Ensure a Vibrant Future

By Thomas Allegretti, Chairman, American Maritime

May 22, 2014
Total Views: 37

Friday, April 11, 2014
Study: Maritime Jobs Pump $11.3 Billion Annually Into Louisiana Economy
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Study: Maritime Jobs Pump $11.3 Billion Annually Into Louisiana Economy

New data released this week shows that Louisiana ranks first in the nation in economic impact from the U.S. domestic maritime industry, creating 54,850

April 11, 2014
Total Views: 44
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