Agency Refutes Allegations of Jones Act “Cost”   WASHINGTON, DC – The long-awaited General Accountability Office (GAO) study on the Jones Act in Puerto Rico shows that the U.S. domestic…

News from The American Maritime Partnership, March 11, 2013   ROLL CALL OP-ED: JONES ACT NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPIKE IN FUEL PRICES: In an op-ed printed in Roll Call, retired…

WASHINGTON, DC — American Maritime Partnership today praised the life and career of U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who passed away yesterday at the age of 88.   “Senator Inouye…

WASHINGTON, DC — The American Maritime Partnership today released the following statement regarding the American maritime industry working to ensure the delivery of petroleum to regions impacted by Hurricane Sandy….

(Washington, DC) – The American Maritime Partnership today released the following statement praising the U.S. Merchant Marine evacuation of New York City on 9-11.   “As we reflect on the…

News from The American Maritime Partnership, August 23, 2012   CROWLEY PURCHASES TWO NEW JONES ACT TANKERS FROM AKER PHILADEPHIA SHIPYARD: Crowley Maritime Corporation’s petroleum and chemical transportation group announced…

(Washington)   The American Maritime Partnership today released the following statement regarding the Administration’s failure to comply with federal law during the summer 2011 draw down of the Strategic Petroleum…

Washington – With more than 1,500 young men and women graduating from the seven U.S. maritime academies this year, employment opportunities for the class of 2012 remain plentiful, according to…

News from The American Maritime Partnership, June 12, 2012   REP. GIBBS NAMED 2012 GREAT LAKES LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR: Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH-18) received the “2012 Great Lakes Legislator…

The American Maritime Partnership today praised the Senate Appropriations Committee for approving legislation directing the federal government to “take adequate measures to ensure the use of United States flag vessels”…