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February 18, 2025Marine Safety is one of the eleven United States Coast Guard (USCG) missions. The USCG ensures the safety of commercial and recreational vessels through inspections, regulations, and investigations. Marine Safety has been a core mission of the USCG since...
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February 6, 2025COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITEE HEARING ON “AMERICAN BUILDS: MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE” FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Thank you to the Coast Guard subcommittee, especially Chairman Ezell – welcome aboard – and Ranking Member Carbajal, for holding this hearing today. I’m...
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January 23, 2025On behalf of maritime labor, we are writing to offer our endorsement of Stephen Carmel for the position of Maritime Administrator at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Mr. Carmel’s extensive experience in maritime, his relationships within the industry and...
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January 1, 2025Christian Johnsen, Chair, USA Maritime: “The carriers, unions, and associations belonging to the USA Maritime Coalition strongly support the SHIPS for America Act. This comprehensive maritime policy initiative will ensure our country has the U.S.-flag shipping capability and the...
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December 19, 2024The bipartisan, bicameral bill will fuel U.S. economy, strengthen national security by responding to China’s threat over the oceans Currently, the number of U.S.-flagged vessels in international commerce is 80; China has 5,500 Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator...
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October 31, 2024On behalf of the undersigned maritime and transportation labor organizations, we are writing to express our strong support for legislation calling for the establishment of a National Marketing Campaign for the U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Specifically, we ask that you...
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September 25, 2024Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Cruz and members of the Committee, good morning and thank you for the opportunity to appear here before you today as a nominee to be Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). I would also...
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September 22, 2024By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, finds herself at the proverbial ‘tip of the spear’ for America’s strategic sealift readiness—forced into an impossible decision between her vision for putting more players on...
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August 6, 202455th Annual USS Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award to honor Nolan, Tellez and Thorogood. Prestigious recognition for outstanding contributions to the maritime industry.
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