USTRANSCOM Head Stands Firm with Maritime Industry and Jones Act
“I am of the firm belief that this nation is and will always remain a maritime nation.” With these words, the commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, Gen. Paul Selva,…
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Opinion: Why the Jones Act Matters By John Ingold In response to the recent opinion piece by the Heritage Foundation’s Bryan Riley (Feb. 6, 2015), the Jones Act is critical to our…
Read MoreKeystone XL Jones Act Amendment Highlights “Overwhelming” Support for American Maritime
Industry Plays Key Role in National and Homeland Security WASHINGTON, DC – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today released the following statement…
Read MoreWhite House Recognizes Military to Maritime Program for Veteran Hiring Practices
WASHINGTON, DC – As Congress this week considers the important role the Jones Act and the American maritime industry play as part of the Keystone XL pipeline debate, the industry’s…
Read MoreMcCain Amendment To Eliminate U.S. Shipbuilding Would Outsource U.S. Jobs & Security
WASHINGTON, DC – American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today released the following statement on Senator John McCain’s recent measure to eliminate the U.S. shipbuilding…
Read MoreCongress Reaffirms Support for Jones Act and American Maritime
Calls Industry Vital to “National Security and Economic Vitality” WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Congress this week enacted the strongest statement of support for the Jones Act and…
Read MoreNOLA Military to Maritime Event Connects Gulf Coast Veterans With Opportunity
National Program Helps Veterans Transition to Careers in the $11 Billion Louisiana Maritime Industry NEW ORLEANS, LA – Hundreds of veterans attended a Military2Maritime career fair sponsored by the…
Read MoreMilitary to Maritime Career Fair Comes to New Orleans Dec. 4
Event for Current/Former Military Will Help Veterans Transition to Maritime Industry Jobs NEW ORLEANS, LA – On Thursday, December 4, 2014, the New Orleans International Workboat Show will host a…
Read MoreAMP 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 renaissance of the nation’s maritime sector, particularly…
Read MoreRep. Bill Shuster Named Champion of Maritime
Congressman Honored for Support of Domestic Maritime Industry WASHINGTON – Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) this week received the Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the…
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