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October 7, 2015
Cong. Duncan Hunter Urges Colleagues to Support MSP and Oil Export Legislation

In a letter to all his Congressional colleagues, Congressman Duncan Hunter has urged support for HR 702, legislation that lifts the ban on crude oil exports, and its provisions providing increased funding for the Maritime Security Program.  Read online...

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October 4, 2015
USA MARITIME TO CONGRESS: PASS ENERGY SECURITY/MSP BILL

In a letter to the House of Representatives, the U.S.-flag shipping companies, maritime labor unions and maritime associations that belong to the USA Maritime coalition have expressed strong support for H.R. 702, legislation that would lift the ban on...

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October 4, 2015
ENERGY SECURITY BILL BOOSTS MSP PROGRAM

Section 6 of HR 702, legislation that removes restrictions on the export of crude oil, will further strengthen America’s military security by enhancing the Maritime Security Program (MSP).  Section 6 (National Defense Sealift Enhancement) responds to the factors that...

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September 12, 2015
Maritime Industry Honors America’s Warriors

On September 8th, representatives of USA Maritime and the U.S.-flag shipping industry had the honor to participate in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.  Tim Perry, Director of Government Affairs for APL...

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August 3, 2015
USA MARITIME SUPPORTS GLOBAL POSITIONING LEGISLATION

USA Maritime is a coalition of ship owning companies, maritime labor organizations and maritime trade associations. For more than 200 years, our industry has contributed to U.S. economic vitality, helping to sustain America’s position as a global power. The...

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August 3, 2015
NEW YORK TIMES EXPOSES FLAG OF CONVENIENCE OPERATIONS

CHIOS, Greece — The rickety raft made of empty oil drums and a wooden tabletop rolled and pitched with the waves while tied to the side of the Dona Liberta, a 370-foot cargo ship anchored far from land in...

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August 3, 2015
SUPPORT GROWS FOR GREATER MSP FUNDING

Our Nation’s military readiness and the security of American troops stationed overseas are directly dependent on our commercial sealift capability and the ability of the Department of Defense to respond quickly and effectively to international incidents. Without the requisite number of...

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July 8, 2015
Turris Babel Book Design

This month, we're highlighting the best branding designs submitted by our readers. Check out this Invisible rebrand by Studio Mut.

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July 7, 2015
James Webb Space Telescope

JWST's capabilities will enable a broad range of investigations across the fields of astronomy and cosmology. When this thing goes live in 2018, watch out!

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