USA Maritime Opposes Attempt to Waive U.S.-flag Shipping Requirements

The USA Maritime Coalition has expressed strong opposition to a misguided attempt to turn over the transportation of U.S.-government financed cargoes to foreign flag, foreign crewed shipping interests. Such a move would, according to USA maritime, severely weaken the U.S.-flag merchant marine, cost thousands of American maritime workers their jobs, and destroy the ability of the U.S.-flag industry to provide the commercial sealift readiness capability relied upon by the Department of Defense. Read the USA Maritime statements below: Statement of USA Maritime on S. Con. Res. 37 & 38 Waiving Ship American Rules (PDF) Keep American Rules for U.S.-Flag Shipping Support Our Merchant Marine Do Not Support S.Con.Res 37 or 38 Waiving Ship American Rule (PDF)