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April 5, 2022STRENGTHENING THE U.S. MARITIME INDUSTRY FOR THE FUTURE Since President Biden assumed office a little more than a year ago, the Biden administration has taken several actions to review and address current U.S. supply chain disruptions caused in large...
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February 22, 2022The SIU – which represents thousands of USVI residents via our affiliated United Industrial Workers – has an associated school in Maryland offering U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses for entry-level mariners and for experienced seafarers. The school – the Paul...
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February 8, 2022A broad coalition of maritime and transportation labor unions have attacked a proposed U.S. Virgin Islands flag of convenience shipping registry as a scheme to avoid American workers. As stated by the unions, “American mariners have an unwavering commitment...
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October 18, 2021Fairfax, VA — The International Propeller Club of the United States elected Mr. C. James Patti as its new International President at its 95th Convention and Port President’s meeting. As International President, Mr. Patti will serve as the Chief...
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September 21, 2021The U.S. Deep Sea Shipping Industry A robust U.S.-flagged fleet means trade we can rely on, diplomatic strength and resources, and a fair future for American workers and our environment. It’s more important than ever to ensure that our...
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August 6, 2021Baltimore, MD – On Thursday, July 29, 2021, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group was pleased to join Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and other state and local officials in welcoming U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to the Helen...
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July 21, 2021THE U.S.FLAG MARITIME INDUSTRY believes that the world’s waters and its ecosystems are vital to our future. This American industry has the most competent, trained, and skilled personnel world-wide, committed to making the U.S.-flag shipping industry a global leader...
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June 25, 2021By James Caponiti From its earliest days when the American colonies were dependent on trade with Europe, the United States has been reliant on merchant shipping. During the fight for independence beginning in 1775, an effective American strategy was...
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May 21, 2021Thank you, Midshipman Vega for that introduction. It’s an honor to address this distinguished group of maritime industry leaders, veterans, Federal employees, and of course, U.S. Merchant Mariners. I want to thank Acting Administrator Lessley for her leadership, and...
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April 25, 2021The strength of the U.S.-flagged, U.S-crewed merchant marine fleet continues to be an essential linchpin for economic security, military readiness, and the availability of good jobs with strong wages and benefits in the domestic maritime industry. However, for decades,...
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