AMP: American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/american-maritime-podcast/ en Copyright 2023 The American Maritime Podcast The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime. This podcast is made possible by the support of the American Maritime Partnership. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a42d6e30-80a2-11ed-8cfe-7baf0c2daa36/image/1400-1.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress AMP: American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/american-maritime-podcast/ no episodic The voice of the 650,000 men and women who make American maritime work Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime. This podcast is made possible by the support of the American Maritime Partnership. The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime. This podcast is made possible by the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> The American Maritime Partnership media@americanmaritimepartnership.com How FMC Supports a New Era for U.S. Shipping In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, host Jennifer Carpenter sits down with Laura DiBella, newly appointed Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), to explore how the FMC is helping to drive a new era for America’s maritime industry. DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded before the Trump Administration's 60-Day broad waiver of the Jones Act. Please sign up and be a VOICE to stay updated: https://americanmaritimevoices.org/ Chairman DiBella shares her path from local economic development director in Nassau County, Florida, to port director at the Port of Fernandina, leader of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Florida’s first female Secretary of Commerce, and now head of the FMC. Together, Jennifer and Chairman DiBella discuss: America’s Maritime Action Plan and why she sees it as an “economic development strategic plan” for the entire maritime ecosystem How the FMC’s enforcement authority and policymaking support U.S. shippers and complement MARAD’s mission The Commission’s priorities, including a more outward-facing Consumer Affairs Division and a broader global lens on choke points and flags of convenience The ongoing Great Lakes investigation, ballast water and environmental collaboration with EPA Closing the land border harbor maintenance tax loophole and what it means for U.S. ports and infrastructure Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and new advisory committees, such as the port committee and shipping exchange Growing Chinese Communist Party maritime influence, the role of choke point studies, and protecting critical maritime infrastructure Why the Jones Act is, in her words, a “non‑negotiable” pillar of U.S. economic and national security How a healthy U.S. maritime ecosystem starts at the local waterfront, from maritime opportunity zones to small business impacts and job creation Chairman DiBella closes with a clear message: maritime can no longer be an afterthought—it must be at the center of America’s economic and security strategy. To make your own voice heard on maritime issues, visit AmericanMaritimeVoices.org and sign up to be a VOICE. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:56:00 -0000 full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts America’s Maritime Action Plan and why she sees it as an “economic development strategic plan” for the entire maritime ecosystem In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, host Jennifer Carpenter sits down with Laura DiBella, newly appointed Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), to explore how the FMC is helping to drive a new era for America’s maritime industry. DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded before the Trump Administration's 60-Day broad waiver of the Jones Act. Please sign up and be a VOICE to stay updated: https://americanmaritimevoices.org/ Chairman DiBella shares her path from local economic development director in Nassau County, Florida, to port director at the Port of Fernandina, leader of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Florida’s first female Secretary of Commerce, and now head of the FMC. Together, Jennifer and Chairman DiBella discuss: America’s Maritime Action Plan and why she sees it as an “economic development strategic plan” for the entire maritime ecosystem How the FMC’s enforcement authority and policymaking support U.S. shippers and complement MARAD’s mission The Commission’s priorities, including a more outward-facing Consumer Affairs Division and a broader global lens on choke points and flags of convenience The ongoing Great Lakes investigation, ballast water and environmental collaboration with EPA Closing the land border harbor maintenance tax loophole and what it means for U.S. ports and infrastructure Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and new advisory committees, such as the port committee and shipping exchange Growing Chinese Communist Party maritime influence, the role of choke point studies, and protecting critical maritime infrastructure Why the Jones Act is, in her words, a “non‑negotiable” pillar of U.S. economic and national security How a healthy U.S. maritime ecosystem starts at the local waterfront, from maritime opportunity zones to small business impacts and job creation Chairman DiBella closes with a clear message: maritime can no longer be an afterthought—it must be at the center of America’s economic and security strategy. To make your own voice heard on maritime issues, visit AmericanMaritimeVoices.org and sign up to be a VOICE. In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, host Jennifer Carpenter sits down with Laura DiBella, newly appointed Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), to explore how the FMC is helping to drive a new era for America’s maritime industry. DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded before the Trump Administration's 60-Day broad waiver of the Jones Act. Please sign up and be a VOICE to stay updated: https://americanmaritimevoices.org/ Chairman DiBella shares her path from local economic development director in Nassau County, Florida, to port director at the Port of Fernandina, leader of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Florida’s first female Secretary of Commerce, and now head of the FMC. Together, Jennifer and Chairman DiBella discuss: America’s Maritime Action Plan and why she sees it as an “economic development strategic plan” for the entire maritime ecosystem How the FMC’s enforcement authority and policymaking support U.S. shippers and complement MARAD’s mission The Commission’s priorities, including a more outward-facing Consumer Affairs Division and a broader global lens on choke points and flags of convenience The ongoing Great Lakes investigation, ballast water and environmental collaboration with EPA Closing the land border harbor maintenance tax loophole and what it means for U.S. ports and infrastructure Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and new advisory committees, such as the port committee and shipping exchange Growing Chinese Communist Party maritime influence, the role of choke point studies, and protecting critical maritime infrastructure Why the Jones Act is, in her words, a “non‑negotiable” pillar of U.S. economic and national security How a healthy U.S. maritime ecosystem starts at the local waterfront, from maritime opportunity zones to small business impacts and job creation Chairman DiBella closes with a clear message: maritime can no longer be an afterthought—it must be at the center of America’s economic and security strategy. To make your own voice heard on maritime issues, visit AmericanMaritimeVoices.org and sign up to be a VOICE.

]]> 2098 no Fueling the Nation with Sam Norton Welcome aboard the American Maritime Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership. In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Sam Norton, Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Shipholding Group, to discuss America's tanker fleet, the bipartisan push to expand international American commerce, and the mariners who fuel the nation. OSG boasts a fleet of tankers and articulated tug barges operating across America's coastlines as far as Alaska. Sam shares insights into next-generation technology for carbon capture, nuclear energy, and transportation. ⛴️ Topics Covered: The role of the Jones Act in empowering our tanker capacity How OSG is moving into new sectors The importance of America's merchant mariners What the future holds for Jones Act carriers 📢 Learn more and become a VOICE for American Maritime at AmericanMaritimeVoices.org 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and maritime experts discussing the policies that keep America’s waters secure and our economy moving. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -0000 Fueling the Nation with Sam Norton full 46 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Sam Norton on the Jones Act Tanker Fleet Welcome aboard the American Maritime Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership. In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Sam Norton, Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Shipholding Group, to discuss America's tanker fleet, the bipartisan push to expand international American commerce, and the mariners who fuel the nation. OSG boasts a fleet of tankers and articulated tug barges operating across America's coastlines as far as Alaska. Sam shares insights into next-generation technology for carbon capture, nuclear energy, and transportation. ⛴️ Topics Covered: The role of the Jones Act in empowering our tanker capacity How OSG is moving into new sectors The importance of America's merchant mariners What the future holds for Jones Act carriers 📢 Learn more and become a VOICE for American Maritime at AmericanMaritimeVoices.org 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and maritime experts discussing the policies that keep America’s waters secure and our economy moving. Welcome aboard the American Maritime Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership. In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Sam Norton, Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Shipholding Group, to discuss America's tanker fleet, the bipartisan push to expand international American commerce, and the mariners who fuel the nation. OSG boasts a fleet of tankers and articulated tug barges operating across America's coastlines as far as Alaska. Sam shares insights into next-generation technology for carbon capture, nuclear energy, and transportation. ⛴️ Topics Covered: The role of the Jones Act in empowering our tanker capacity How OSG is moving into new sectors The importance of America's merchant mariners What the future holds for Jones Act carriers 📢 Learn more and become a VOICE for American Maritime at AmericanMaritimeVoices.org 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and maritime experts discussing the policies that keep America’s waters secure and our economy moving.

]]> 2961 no How the Jones Act Puts America First with Rear Admiral Brown of AFPI Join us for an insightful episode featuring Rear Admiral Peter Brown, USCG (Ret.), a Senior Fellow for Western Hemisphere Security and Maritime Affairs at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and former Homeland Security Advisor to President Donald Trump. RADM Brown shares his perspective on the critical role of the Jones Act in safeguarding U.S. maritime security in the Southeast, supporting American shipbuilding, and ensuring national resilience through coastwise trade compliance. He also discusses his career, offers lessons for Congress on the domestic maritime industry, and gives historical context on why the Jones Act exists — along with the diverse mission set of the Coast Guard. Discover how emerging technologies are transforming Coast Guard operations, the importance of the Jones Act to disaster recovery in Puerto Rico, and why strong maritime leadership is vital for America’s future. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the nation’s foremost maritime experts. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:27:00 -0000 full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts RADM Brown shares his perspective on the critical role of the Jones Act in safeguarding U.S. maritime security in the Southeast, supporting American shipbuilding, and ensuring national resilience Join us for an insightful episode featuring Rear Admiral Peter Brown, USCG (Ret.), a Senior Fellow for Western Hemisphere Security and Maritime Affairs at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and former Homeland Security Advisor to President Donald Trump. RADM Brown shares his perspective on the critical role of the Jones Act in safeguarding U.S. maritime security in the Southeast, supporting American shipbuilding, and ensuring national resilience through coastwise trade compliance. He also discusses his career, offers lessons for Congress on the domestic maritime industry, and gives historical context on why the Jones Act exists — along with the diverse mission set of the Coast Guard. Discover how emerging technologies are transforming Coast Guard operations, the importance of the Jones Act to disaster recovery in Puerto Rico, and why strong maritime leadership is vital for America’s future. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the nation’s foremost maritime experts. Join us for an insightful episode featuring Rear Admiral Peter Brown, USCG (Ret.), a Senior Fellow for Western Hemisphere Security and Maritime Affairs at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and former Homeland Security Advisor to President Donald Trump. RADM Brown shares his perspective on the critical role of the Jones Act in safeguarding U.S. maritime security in the Southeast, supporting American shipbuilding, and ensuring national resilience through coastwise trade compliance. He also discusses his career, offers lessons for Congress on the domestic maritime industry, and gives historical context on why the Jones Act exists — along with the diverse mission set of the Coast Guard. Discover how emerging technologies are transforming Coast Guard operations, the importance of the Jones Act to disaster recovery in Puerto Rico, and why strong maritime leadership is vital for America’s future. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the nation’s foremost maritime experts.

]]> 1928 Hawaii & the Jones Act: Captain Ed Enos on Shipping, Security, and Jobs What’s the real impact of the Jones Act in Hawaii? In this episode, maritime expert and veteran harbor pilot Captain Ed Enos breaks down how the Jones Act supports local jobs, strengthens U.S. national security, and protects America’s supply chains in a non-contiguous state like Hawaii — all while confronting misleading claims about shipping costs and competition. Tune into the American Maritime Podcast on YouTube to get the latest updates! https://www.youtube.com/@americanmaritimepartnershi6404 🎙️ Key Topics Covered: 👷 How the Jones Act creates 13,000+ jobs and drives $3.3B in economic activity in Hawaii 💰The truth about shipping costs and consumer prices in Hawaii 🗳️Legislation from Ed Case targeting U.S. mariners—and what it means for Hawaii Read more from Captain Enos: Column: Anti-Jones Act attacks don't hold water https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/03/19/editorial/island-voices/column-anti-jones-act-attacks-dont-hold-water/ The American Maritime Podcast is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:46:00 -0000 full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Anti-Jones Act attacks don't hold water in Hawaii What’s the real impact of the Jones Act in Hawaii? In this episode, maritime expert and veteran harbor pilot Captain Ed Enos breaks down how the Jones Act supports local jobs, strengthens U.S. national security, and protects America’s supply chains in a non-contiguous state like Hawaii — all while confronting misleading claims about shipping costs and competition. Tune into the American Maritime Podcast on YouTube to get the latest updates! https://www.youtube.com/@americanmaritimepartnershi6404 🎙️ Key Topics Covered: 👷 How the Jones Act creates 13,000+ jobs and drives $3.3B in economic activity in Hawaii 💰The truth about shipping costs and consumer prices in Hawaii 🗳️Legislation from Ed Case targeting U.S. mariners—and what it means for Hawaii Read more from Captain Enos: Column: Anti-Jones Act attacks don't hold water https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/03/19/editorial/island-voices/column-anti-jones-act-attacks-dont-hold-water/ The American Maritime Podcast is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. What’s the real impact of the Jones Act in Hawaii? In this episode, maritime expert and veteran harbor pilot Captain Ed Enos breaks down how the Jones Act supports local jobs, strengthens U.S. national security, and protects America’s supply chains in a non-contiguous state like Hawaii — all while confronting misleading claims about shipping costs and competition.


Tune into the American Maritime Podcast on YouTube to get the latest updates! https://www.youtube.com/@americanmaritimepartnershi6404 🎙️ Key Topics Covered: 👷 How the Jones Act creates 13,000+ jobs and drives $3.3B in economic activity in Hawaii 💰The truth about shipping costs and consumer prices in Hawaii 🗳️Legislation from Ed Case targeting U.S. mariners—and what it means for Hawaii Read more from Captain Enos:

Column: Anti-Jones Act attacks don't hold water

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/03/19/editorial/island-voices/column-anti-jones-act-attacks-dont-hold-water/

The American Maritime Podcast is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1441 no Modernizing Maritime: Rep. Salud Carbajal on how Congress is strengthening the Jones Act Congressman Salud Carbajal joins the American Maritime Podcast to discuss the future of U.S. maritime. From defending the Jones Act and strengthening the Coast Guard to modernizing mariner exams and investing in shipbuilding, he explains why American cargo, ships, and mariners are vital to national security, supply chains, and jobs. Tune in for insights on bipartisan legislation, California’s ports, and how the U.S. can counter China’s maritime ambitions. Learn More: https://carbajal.house.gov/ https://americanmaritimepartnership.com/ https://transportation.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=408634 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:59:00 -0000 full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Congressman Salud Carbajal joins the American Maritime Podcast to discuss the future of U.S. maritime. From defending the Jones Act and strengthening the Coast Guard to modernizing mariner exams and investing in shipbuilding, he explains why American cargo, ships, and mariners are vital to national security, supply chains, and jobs. Tune in for insights on bipartisan legislation, California’s ports, and how the U.S. can counter China’s maritime ambitions. Learn More: https://carbajal.house.gov/ https://americanmaritimepartnership.com/ https://transportation.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=408634 Congressman Salud Carbajal joins the American Maritime Podcast to discuss the future of U.S. maritime. From defending the Jones Act and strengthening the Coast Guard to modernizing mariner exams and investing in shipbuilding, he explains why American cargo, ships, and mariners are vital to national security, supply chains, and jobs. Tune in for insights on bipartisan legislation, California’s ports, and how the U.S. can counter China’s maritime ambitions.

Learn More: https://carbajal.house.gov/

https://americanmaritimepartnership.com/

https://transportation.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=408634


]]> 1116 no Why Is the EU Targeting American Jobs? Rep. Mike Ezell Slams EU Meddling Join us on the American Maritime Podcast as host Jennifer Carpenter welcomes Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi's 4th Congressional District. As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Rep. Ezell offers insights into the current state and future of American maritime policy.​ In This Episode: - Championing the Jones Act: Understand his steadfast support for the Jones Act and its significance for U.S. maritime security and economy.​ https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/mar/26/republicans-democrats-agree-must-defend-jones-act/ - Legislative Priorities: Learn about his key initiatives to strengthen the Coast Guard and enhance maritime infrastructure.​ https://ezell.house.gov/ - Addressing Foreign Influence: Hear Rep. Ezell's perspective on the European Union's attempts to influence U.S. maritime policies and his response to protect American interests.​ https://transportation.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=408303 Tune in for an engaging discussion that delves deep into the challenges and opportunities facing the American maritime industry today. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:26:00 -0000 Rep. Mike Ezell Slams EU Meddling full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Rep. Ezell offers insights into the current state and future of American maritime policy.​ Join us on the American Maritime Podcast as host Jennifer Carpenter welcomes Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi's 4th Congressional District. As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Rep. Ezell offers insights into the current state and future of American maritime policy.​ In This Episode: - Championing the Jones Act: Understand his steadfast support for the Jones Act and its significance for U.S. maritime security and economy.​ https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/mar/26/republicans-democrats-agree-must-defend-jones-act/ - Legislative Priorities: Learn about his key initiatives to strengthen the Coast Guard and enhance maritime infrastructure.​ https://ezell.house.gov/ - Addressing Foreign Influence: Hear Rep. Ezell's perspective on the European Union's attempts to influence U.S. maritime policies and his response to protect American interests.​ https://transportation.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=408303 Tune in for an engaging discussion that delves deep into the challenges and opportunities facing the American maritime industry today. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Join us on the American Maritime Podcast as host Jennifer Carpenter welcomes Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi's 4th Congressional District. As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Rep. Ezell offers insights into the current state and future of American maritime policy.​


In This Episode:

- Championing the Jones Act: Understand his steadfast support for the Jones Act and its significance for U.S. maritime security and economy.​

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/mar/26/republicans-democrats-agree-must-defend-jones-act/

- Legislative Priorities: Learn about his key initiatives to strengthen the Coast Guard and enhance maritime infrastructure.​

https://ezell.house.gov/

- Addressing Foreign Influence: Hear Rep. Ezell's perspective on the European Union's attempts to influence U.S. maritime policies and his response to protect American interests.​

https://transportation.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=408303


Tune in for an engaging discussion that delves deep into the challenges and opportunities facing the American maritime industry today. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1086 no How US Maritime Industries Can Help Deter China https://www.hudson.org/events/how-us-maritime-industries-can-help-deter-china China’s commercial maritime dominance is unprecedented in modern history. Last year, it won three-quarters of the world’s shipbuilding orders and delivered three ships to the Chinese navy for each ship American shipbuilders completed for the US Navy. This maritime dominance gives China extraordinary power to manipulate vital supply chains. Jennifer Carpenter, president of the American Waterways Operators and the American Maritime Partnership, will join Senior Fellow Michael Roberts to discuss how America’s maritime industry can help counter China’s shipping and shipbuilding dominance. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. This episode was produced by the Hudson Institute and is crossposted to the American Maritime Podcast feed with permission. Check out the Hudson Institute's event page HERE: https://www.hudson.org/events/how-us-maritime-industries-can-help-deter-china Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000 How US Maritime Industries Can Help Deter China full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Hudson Institute and Jennifer Carpenter Tackle China's Strategy China’s commercial maritime dominance is unprecedented in modern history. Last year, it won three-quarters of the world’s shipbuilding orders and delivered three ships to the Chinese navy for each ship American shipbuilders completed for the US Navy. This maritime dominance gives China extraordinary power to manipulate vital supply chains. Jennifer Carpenter, president of the American Waterways Operators and the American Maritime Partnership, will join Senior Fellow Michael Roberts to discuss how America’s maritime industry can help counter China’s shipping and shipbuilding dominance. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. This episode was produced by the Hudson Institute and is crossposted to the American Maritime Podcast feed with permission. Check out the Hudson Institute's event page HERE: https://www.hudson.org/events/how-us-maritime-industries-can-help-deter-china China’s commercial maritime dominance is unprecedented in modern history. Last year, it won three-quarters of the world’s shipbuilding orders and delivered three ships to the Chinese navy for each ship American shipbuilders completed for the US Navy. This maritime dominance gives China extraordinary power to manipulate vital supply chains.


Jennifer Carpenter, president of the American Waterways Operators and the American Maritime Partnership, will join Senior Fellow Michael Roberts to discuss how America’s maritime industry can help counter China’s shipping and shipbuilding dominance.


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. This episode was produced by the Hudson Institute and is crossposted to the American Maritime Podcast feed with permission.


Check out the Hudson Institute's event page HERE: https://www.hudson.org/events/how-us-maritime-industries-can-help-deter-china

]]> 2387 no America First on the High Seas with Julio Rivera On the latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, Julio Rivera a political strategist and columnist shares his thoughts on the latest attacks against the Jones Act and how President Trump’s administration will impact the maritime industry. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on the future of American shipping and economic resilience. Read more about the topics discussed: ➡ Protecting American Waterways ➡ The Battle for American Sovereignty: The Jones Act, European Meddling, and the Future of U.S. Industry ➡ American Maritime VOICES ➡ Study Confirms Jones Act Benefits for Puerto Rico The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts How President Trump’s administration will impact the maritime industry On the latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, Julio Rivera a political strategist and columnist shares his thoughts on the latest attacks against the Jones Act and how President Trump’s administration will impact the maritime industry. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on the future of American shipping and economic resilience. Read more about the topics discussed: ➡ Protecting American Waterways ➡ The Battle for American Sovereignty: The Jones Act, European Meddling, and the Future of U.S. Industry ➡ American Maritime VOICES ➡ Study Confirms Jones Act Benefits for Puerto Rico The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. On the latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, Julio Rivera a political strategist and columnist shares his thoughts on the latest attacks against the Jones Act and how President Trump’s administration will impact the maritime industry. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on the future of American shipping and economic resilience.


Read more about the topics discussed:

➡ Protecting American Waterways

➡ The Battle for American Sovereignty: The Jones Act, European Meddling, and the Future of U.S. Industry

➡ American Maritime VOICES

➡ Study Confirms Jones Act Benefits for Puerto Rico


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1583 no Jennifer Carpenter on the Jones Act and Trump’s Maritime Agenda In this exclusive interview on December 20, 2024, Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership, joins Stas Margaronis of the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) to discuss the future of the Jones Act and the 650,000 men and women of American Maritime for 2025. Carpenter shares insights on AMP's latest developments, her role as President and CEO of the American Waterways Operators, the incoming Trump Administration, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act, and the 2024 Water Resources Development Act. The conversation also covers the growing offshore wind sector, workforce development, the U.S. Coast Guard, and more. Tune in for a comprehensive look at these vital issues shaping America’s maritime future, today. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. This episode was produced by the American Journal of Transportation. Read the accompanying article HERE: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-exclusive-interview-with-awos-jennifer-carpenter Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:35:00 -0000 full 39 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts American Journal of Transportation Discusses the Latest in Maritime In this exclusive interview on December 20, 2024, Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership, joins Stas Margaronis of the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) to discuss the future of the Jones Act and the 650,000 men and women of American Maritime for 2025. Carpenter shares insights on AMP's latest developments, her role as President and CEO of the American Waterways Operators, the incoming Trump Administration, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act, and the 2024 Water Resources Development Act. The conversation also covers the growing offshore wind sector, workforce development, the U.S. Coast Guard, and more. Tune in for a comprehensive look at these vital issues shaping America’s maritime future, today. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. This episode was produced by the American Journal of Transportation. Read the accompanying article HERE: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-exclusive-interview-with-awos-jennifer-carpenter In this exclusive interview on December 20, 2024, Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership, joins Stas Margaronis of the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) to discuss the future of the Jones Act and the 650,000 men and women of American Maritime for 2025.


Carpenter shares insights on AMP's latest developments, her role as President and CEO of the American Waterways Operators, the incoming Trump Administration, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act, and the 2024 Water Resources Development Act. The conversation also covers the growing offshore wind sector, workforce development, the U.S. Coast Guard, and more.


Tune in for a comprehensive look at these vital issues shaping America’s maritime future, today.


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. This episode was produced by the American Journal of Transportation.


Read the accompanying article HERE: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-exclusive-interview-with-awos-jennifer-carpenter

]]> 3361 Propelling American Maritime Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the International Propeller Club and its grassroots advocacy for American Maritime with the group's president Maria Conatser.  In this episode, learn more about: - Maria Conatser's career and growth in the industry - The importance of the Jones Act - The latest happenings on our inland waterways with Ingram Barge Company The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:06:44 -0000 full 38 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts The International Propeller Club's grassroots advocacy for American Maritime Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the International Propeller Club and its grassroots advocacy for American Maritime with the group's president Maria Conatser.  In this episode, learn more about: - Maria Conatser's career and growth in the industry - The importance of the Jones Act - The latest happenings on our inland waterways with Ingram Barge Company The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the International Propeller Club and its grassroots advocacy for American Maritime with the group's president Maria Conatser. 

In this episode, learn more about:

- Maria Conatser's career and growth in the industry

- The importance of the Jones Act

- The latest happenings on our inland waterways with Ingram Barge Company

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1114 American Shipbuilding Excellence with John Graykowski Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about some of the recent history of the Jones Act and the latest work by leading American shipyards with John Graykowski.  In this episode, learn more about: - John Graykoswki's time as Deputy Maritime Administrator and Acting Maritime Administrator - What critics get wrong about the shipyard industrial base - How the Jones Act supports American shipbuilding - Philly Shipyard's order book and new projects The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000 American Shipbuilding Excellence with John Graykowski full 37 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Philly Shipyard's order book and new Jones Act projects Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about some of the recent history of the Jones Act and the latest work by leading American shipyards with John Graykowski.  In this episode, learn more about: - John Graykoswki's time as Deputy Maritime Administrator and Acting Maritime Administrator - What critics get wrong about the shipyard industrial base - How the Jones Act supports American shipbuilding - Philly Shipyard's order book and new projects The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about some of the recent history of the Jones Act and the latest work by leading American shipyards with John Graykowski. 


In this episode, learn more about:

- John Graykoswki's time as Deputy Maritime Administrator and Acting Maritime Administrator

- What critics get wrong about the shipyard industrial base

- How the Jones Act supports American shipbuilding

- Philly Shipyard's order book and new projects


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1986 Behind the Turbines with Foss Offshore Wind President Joel Whitman Tune in to this special Earth Day episode of the American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how Jones Act companies are building America’s energy future with President of Foss Offshore Wind Joel Whitman. In this episode, learn more about: Joel Whitman’s background and experience in the offshore wind industry The value of the Jones Act in strengthening our domestic supply chain for offshore wind How innovations like the feeder system make offshore wind installation more effective in places where port infrastructure is constrained Workforce development for the offshore wind industry Foss and its parent company Saltchuk’s efforts to be even more sustainable. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Behind the Turbines with Foss Offshore Wind President Joel Whitman full 36 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts How Jones Act companies are building America’s energy future Tune in to this special Earth Day episode of the American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how Jones Act companies are building America’s energy future with President of Foss Offshore Wind Joel Whitman. In this episode, learn more about: Joel Whitman’s background and experience in the offshore wind industry The value of the Jones Act in strengthening our domestic supply chain for offshore wind How innovations like the feeder system make offshore wind installation more effective in places where port infrastructure is constrained Workforce development for the offshore wind industry Foss and its parent company Saltchuk’s efforts to be even more sustainable. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to this special Earth Day episode of the American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how Jones Act companies are building America’s energy future with President of Foss Offshore Wind Joel Whitman.

In this episode, learn more about:

  • Joel Whitman’s background and experience in the offshore wind industry
  • The value of the Jones Act in strengthening our domestic supply chain for offshore wind
  • How innovations like the feeder system make offshore wind installation more effective in places where port infrastructure is constrained
  • Workforce development for the offshore wind industry
  • Foss and its parent company Saltchuk’s efforts to be even more sustainable.


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 2592 Navigating Tomorrow with TOTE CEO Tim Nolan Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how a Jones Act company delivers both stability and innovation with TOTE Group President & CEO Tim Nolan. In this episode, learn more about: - How the Jones Act provides reliable, stable service for far-off regions like Alaska and Puerto Rico - Tim Nolan's experience - TOTE's commitment to LNG-powered shipping (and what could come next) - The future of government shipbuilding - Where he sees American Maritime going The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Navigating Tomorrow with TOTE CEO Tim Nolan full 35 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts How a Jones Act company delivers both stability and innovation Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how a Jones Act company delivers both stability and innovation with TOTE Group President & CEO Tim Nolan. In this episode, learn more about: - How the Jones Act provides reliable, stable service for far-off regions like Alaska and Puerto Rico - Tim Nolan's experience - TOTE's commitment to LNG-powered shipping (and what could come next) - The future of government shipbuilding - Where he sees American Maritime going The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how a Jones Act company delivers both stability and innovation with TOTE Group President & CEO Tim Nolan.


In this episode, learn more about:

- How the Jones Act provides reliable, stable service for far-off regions like Alaska and Puerto Rico

- Tim Nolan's experience

- TOTE's commitment to LNG-powered shipping (and what could come next)

- The future of government shipbuilding

- Where he sees American Maritime going


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1686 The State of American Maritime with Admiral Phillips of MARAD U.S. Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips joins the American Maritime Podcast for a broad conversation on how the U.S. Maritime Administration works hand-in-hand with government and private sector partners to support American security. In this episode, learn more about: - What MARAD does to promote America's shipping and shipbuilding - Recent reforms to recruit more mariners into the workforce - How the Jones Act supports American national and economic security - America's maritime future The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:59:00 -0000 The State of American Maritime with Admiral Phillips of MARAD full 34 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts What MARAD does to promote America's shipping and shipbuilding U.S. Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips joins the American Maritime Podcast for a broad conversation on how the U.S. Maritime Administration works hand-in-hand with government and private sector partners to support American security. In this episode, learn more about: - What MARAD does to promote America's shipping and shipbuilding - Recent reforms to recruit more mariners into the workforce - How the Jones Act supports American national and economic security - America's maritime future The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. U.S. Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips joins the American Maritime Podcast for a broad conversation on how the U.S. Maritime Administration works hand-in-hand with government and private sector partners to support American security.


In this episode, learn more about:

- What MARAD does to promote America's shipping and shipbuilding

- Recent reforms to recruit more mariners into the workforce

- How the Jones Act supports American national and economic security

- America's maritime future


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 2717 Dredging America with Bill Doyle https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/ Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how dredging powers the U.S. economy with President and CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America: William "Bill" Doyle.  In this episode, learn more about: - How dredging is important to the U.S. Economy - How the Foreign Dredge Act and Jones Act work together to keep America's supply chain reliable - The extensive recapitalization of the American dredging fleet. - What the US Army Corps of Engineers and dredging contractors do with beneficial dredged material The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:14:17 -0000 Dredging America with Bill Doyle full 33 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts How the Foreign Dredge Act and Jones Act work together to keep America's supply chain reliable Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how dredging powers the U.S. economy with President and CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America: William "Bill" Doyle.  In this episode, learn more about: - How dredging is important to the U.S. Economy - How the Foreign Dredge Act and Jones Act work together to keep America's supply chain reliable - The extensive recapitalization of the American dredging fleet. - What the US Army Corps of Engineers and dredging contractors do with beneficial dredged material The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how dredging powers the U.S. economy with President and CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America: William "Bill" Doyle. 

In this episode, learn more about:

- How dredging is important to the U.S. Economy

- How the Foreign Dredge Act and Jones Act work together to keep America's supply chain reliable

- The extensive recapitalization of the American dredging fleet.

- What the US Army Corps of Engineers and dredging contractors do with beneficial dredged material

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1233 How does the Jones Act Support America's Sea Services? - Mike Stevens, CEO of the Navy League Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how American Maritime supports America's sea services with Mike Stevens, CEO of the Navy League and 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. In this special episode, learn about: - What is the Navy League and how it advocates for America's maritime strength - Leadership lessons from a military expert - The importance of the Jones Act for our national security and sealift capabilities - What Stevens would tell critics of the men and women of American Maritime - How he sees the Navy expanding its operations and capabilities over the next decade and beyond The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:37:35 -0000 How does the Jones Act Support America's Sea Services? full 32 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Leadership lessons from a military expert Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how American Maritime supports America's sea services with Mike Stevens, CEO of the Navy League and 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. In this special episode, learn about: - What is the Navy League and how it advocates for America's maritime strength - Leadership lessons from a military expert - The importance of the Jones Act for our national security and sealift capabilities - What Stevens would tell critics of the men and women of American Maritime - How he sees the Navy expanding its operations and capabilities over the next decade and beyond The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how American Maritime supports America's sea services with Mike Stevens, CEO of the Navy League and 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.


In this special episode, learn about:

- What is the Navy League and how it advocates for America's maritime strength

- Leadership lessons from a military expert

- The importance of the Jones Act for our national security and sealift capabilities

- What Stevens would tell critics of the men and women of American Maritime

- How he sees the Navy expanding its operations and capabilities over the next decade and beyond


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 2180 CEO Tom Crowley Tells the Story of American Maritime Innovation Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how American Maritime is building a strong foundation for American jobs, national security and clean energy with Tom Crowley, Chairman and CEO of The Crowley Corporation. In this special episode, learn about: - Crowley's leadership in mariner training, offshore wind, and investments in new vessel types - The importance of the Jones Act for national security and a stable supply chain - especially in Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii - Offshore Wind development and the need to work with partners to build the next great American industry The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:11:46 -0000 CEO Tom Crowley Tells the Story of American Maritime Innovation full 31 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Crowley: "The Jones Act Provides a Platform to Hone our Shipbuilding Capabilities" Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how American Maritime is building a strong foundation for American jobs, national security and clean energy with Tom Crowley, Chairman and CEO of The Crowley Corporation. In this special episode, learn about: - Crowley's leadership in mariner training, offshore wind, and investments in new vessel types - The importance of the Jones Act for national security and a stable supply chain - especially in Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii - Offshore Wind development and the need to work with partners to build the next great American industry The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about how American Maritime is building a strong foundation for American jobs, national security and clean energy with Tom Crowley, Chairman and CEO of The Crowley Corporation.


In this special episode, learn about:

- Crowley's leadership in mariner training, offshore wind, and investments in new vessel types

- The importance of the Jones Act for national security and a stable supply chain - especially in Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii

- Offshore Wind development and the need to work with partners to build the next great American industry


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1535 Former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Talks National Security, Maui Fires, and More Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn about the importance of the Jones Act fleet in responding to the Maui Fires and how American Maritime supports U.S. National Security with Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, 25th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Key topics include: - American Maritime’s quick response to the Maui Fires to support their fellow Americans - How the Coast Guard works hand-in-hand with American Maritime - The benefits of a reliable, repeatable delivery schedule for Hawaii's shippers - Discussing the national security and homeland security benefits of the Jones Act Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:59:44 -0000 Former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Talks National Security, Maui Fires, and More full 30 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Admiral Paul F. Zukunft comes back aboard the American Maritime Podcast to share the latest from Hawaii Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn about the importance of the Jones Act fleet in responding to the Maui Fires and how American Maritime supports U.S. National Security with Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, 25th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Key topics include: - American Maritime’s quick response to the Maui Fires to support their fellow Americans - How the Coast Guard works hand-in-hand with American Maritime - The benefits of a reliable, repeatable delivery schedule for Hawaii's shippers - Discussing the national security and homeland security benefits of the Jones Act Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn about the importance of the Jones Act fleet in responding to the Maui Fires and how American Maritime supports U.S. National Security with Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, 25th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.


Key topics include:


- American Maritime’s quick response to the Maui Fires to support their fellow Americans


- How the Coast Guard works hand-in-hand with American Maritime


- The benefits of a reliable, repeatable delivery schedule for Hawaii's shippers


- Discussing the national security and homeland security benefits of the Jones Act

]]> 1673 Crunching the Numbers on American Maritime with John D. McCown https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/ Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn about American Maritime's innovations and the fuzzy math used by anti-Jones Act talking heads with John D. McCown, Founder of Blue Alpha Capital and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy. Key topics include: - American Maritime's History of Innovation - Unpacking the fuzzy math against the Jones Act - The importance of regular service to and from Puerto Rico Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:30:00 -0000 Crunching the Numbers on American Maritime full 29 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Unpacking the fuzzy math against the Jones Act Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn about American Maritime's innovations and the fuzzy math used by anti-Jones Act talking heads with John D. McCown, Founder of Blue Alpha Capital and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy. Key topics include: - American Maritime's History of Innovation - Unpacking the fuzzy math against the Jones Act - The importance of regular service to and from Puerto Rico Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn about American Maritime's innovations and the fuzzy math used by anti-Jones Act talking heads with John D. McCown, Founder of Blue Alpha Capital and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy.

Key topics include:

- American Maritime's History of Innovation

- Unpacking the fuzzy math against the Jones Act

- The importance of regular service to and from Puerto Rico

]]> 1720 Why We Shouldn’t Let China’s Vessels Roam Our Inland Waterways - George Landrith, Frontiers of Freedom https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/ Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the China Threat and how American Maritime plays a role in preventing the Chinese Communist Party from dominating our waterways with our guest George Landrith, President & CEO of Frontiers of Freedom. Key topics include: - The increasingly hostile actions of China - Monitoring Chinese vessels on our national waters - America's commercial and sealift fleet - The economic costs of not having a Jones Act China’s Spy Balloon Is National Security Wake-Up Call for the US Jones Act Can Halt China's Quest for Global Dominance The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Why We Shouldn’t Let China’s Vessels Roam Our Inland Waterways - George Landrith, Frontiers of Freedom full 28 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts The increasingly hostile actions of China and the importance of America's commercial and sealift fleet Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the China Threat and how American Maritime plays a role in preventing the Chinese Communist Party from dominating our waterways with our guest George Landrith, President & CEO of Frontiers of Freedom. Key topics include: - The increasingly hostile actions of China - Monitoring Chinese vessels on our national waters - America's commercial and sealift fleet - The economic costs of not having a Jones Act China’s Spy Balloon Is National Security Wake-Up Call for the US Jones Act Can Halt China's Quest for Global Dominance The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the China Threat and how American Maritime plays a role in preventing the Chinese Communist Party from dominating our waterways with our guest George Landrith, President & CEO of Frontiers of Freedom.


Key topics include:

- The increasingly hostile actions of China

- Monitoring Chinese vessels on our national waters

- America's commercial and sealift fleet

- The economic costs of not having a Jones Act


China’s Spy Balloon Is National Security Wake-Up Call for the US

Jones Act Can Halt China's Quest for Global Dominance


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1769 Why Blanket Waivers Wouldn't Help New England with OSG's Sam Norton https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/ Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the global energy situation and how American Maritime plays a role in it as our guest Sam Norton, President & CEO of the Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE: OSG) and a leading expert in oil & gas markets, discusses the fuel supply in New England and the global disruptions in the energy markets. Key topics include:  - Understanding the basics of the energy market - The overblown concerns of a fuel shortage in New England - How “waivers” of the Jones Act help no one but traders Read Sam Norton’s New Hampshire Journal and MarketWatch pieces to learn more.  The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.  Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Why Blanket Waivers Wouldn't Help New England with OSG's Norton full 26 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts The fuel supply in New England & how “waivers” of the Jones Act help no one but traders Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the global energy situation and how American Maritime plays a role in it as our guest Sam Norton, President & CEO of the Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE: OSG) and a leading expert in oil & gas markets, discusses the fuel supply in New England and the global disruptions in the energy markets. Key topics include:  - Understanding the basics of the energy market - The overblown concerns of a fuel shortage in New England - How “waivers” of the Jones Act help no one but traders Read Sam Norton’s New Hampshire Journal and MarketWatch pieces to learn more.  The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.  Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the global energy situation and how American Maritime plays a role in it as our guest Sam Norton, President & CEO of the Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE: OSG) and a leading expert in oil & gas markets, discusses the fuel supply in New England and the global disruptions in the energy markets.

Key topics include: 

- Understanding the basics of the energy market

- The overblown concerns of a fuel shortage in New England

- How “waivers” of the Jones Act help no one but traders

Read Sam Norton’s New Hampshire Journal and MarketWatch pieces to learn more. 

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. 

]]> 1870 no The Truth About the Jones Act with AWO's Jennifer Carpenter Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for an engaging conversation on the importance of the Jones Act as our guest Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO of the American Waterways Operators, joins Sara Fuentes, VP for Government Relations at the Transportation Institute, to counter common criticisms of the Jones Act and the 650,000 men and women who make up American Maritime. Key topics include: Jones Act 101 - Understanding the Facts Robust competition in American Maritime The importance of the Jones Act to families in Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska What is wrong with opportunistic calls to “waive” the Jones Act The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:44:00 -0000 The Truth About the Jones Act with AWO's Jennifer Carpenter full 26 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Sara & Jennifer give listeners an introduction to the Jones Act and respond to common criticisms and misconceptions about the vibrant domestic maritime Industry. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for an engaging conversation on the importance of the Jones Act as our guest Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO of the American Waterways Operators, joins Sara Fuentes, VP for Government Relations at the Transportation Institute, to counter common criticisms of the Jones Act and the 650,000 men and women who make up American Maritime. Key topics include: Jones Act 101 - Understanding the Facts Robust competition in American Maritime The importance of the Jones Act to families in Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska What is wrong with opportunistic calls to “waive” the Jones Act The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for an engaging conversation on the importance of the Jones Act as our guest Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO of the American Waterways Operators, joins Sara Fuentes, VP for Government Relations at the Transportation Institute, to counter common criticisms of the Jones Act and the 650,000 men and women who make up American Maritime.

Key topics include:

  • Jones Act 101 - Understanding the Facts
  • Robust competition in American Maritime
  • The importance of the Jones Act to families in Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska
  • What is wrong with opportunistic calls to “waive” the Jones Act


The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

]]> 1416 American Maritime Congress Pres. Fair Kim on the Importance of Shipbuilding to National Security https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/american-maritime-congress-pres-fair-kim-on-the-importance-of-shipbuilding-to-national-security Fair Kim serves as President of the American Maritime Congress, a a non-profit organization representing the U.S. maritime industry. A native of Chicago, Fair served in the Coast Guard prior to joining AMC. During his military career, he deployed throughout the Caribbean, South America, West Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan in a variety of operational and legal billets.  Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why maintaining American shipbuilding is key to national security The impact on the U.S. Coast Guard and our homeland security if there were no Jones Act The role of the U.S. Coast Guard beyond our shores Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:15:00 -0000 American Maritime Congress Pres. Fair Kim on the Importance of Shipbuilding to National Security full 1 25 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Why maintaining American shipbuilding is key to national security. The impact on the U.S. Coast Guard and our homeland security if there were no Jones Act. The role of the U.S. Coast Guard beyond our shores. And More! Fair Kim serves as President of the American Maritime Congress, a a non-profit organization representing the U.S. maritime industry. A native of Chicago, Fair served in the Coast Guard prior to joining AMC. During his military career, he deployed throughout the Caribbean, South America, West Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan in a variety of operational and legal billets.  Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why maintaining American shipbuilding is key to national security The impact on the U.S. Coast Guard and our homeland security if there were no Jones Act The role of the U.S. Coast Guard beyond our shores Fair Kim serves as President of the American Maritime Congress, a a non-profit organization representing the U.S. maritime industry. A native of Chicago, Fair served in the Coast Guard prior to joining AMC. During his military career, he deployed throughout the Caribbean, South America, West Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan in a variety of operational and legal billets. 

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about:

  • Why maintaining American shipbuilding is key to national security
  • The impact on the U.S. Coast Guard and our homeland security if there were no Jones Act
  • The role of the U.S. Coast Guard beyond our shores

]]> 1055 no Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) Discusses the Need to Protect Inland Waterways https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/congressman-mike-bost-r-il-on-the-jones-acts-impact-on-our-inland-waterways Congressman Mike Bost has represented communities across Southern Illinois in the 12th district since 2015 and is now the ranking member of the Veterans Affairs committee. The 12th district is unique in its access to three navigable waterways that employ many Americans thanks to the Jones Act. Before his career in public service, Congressman Bost served in the U.S. Marines. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why maintaining American Maritime is vital to protecting our inland waterways Why the Jones Act is important to America's industrial base Developments in Congress Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) Discusses the Need to Protect Inland Waterways full 24 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Congressman Mike Bost has represented communities across Southern Illinois in the 12th district since 2015 and is now the ranking member of the Veterans Affairs committee. The 12th district is unique in its access to three navigable waterways that employ many Americans thanks to the Jones Act. Before his career in public service, Congressman Bost served in the U.S. Marines. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why maintaining American Maritime is vital to protecting our inland waterways Why the Jones Act is important to America's industrial base Developments in Congress Congressman Mike Bost has represented communities across Southern Illinois in the 12th district since 2015 and is now the ranking member of the Veterans Affairs committee. The 12th district is unique in its access to three navigable waterways that employ many Americans thanks to the Jones Act. Before his career in public service, Congressman Bost served in the U.S. Marines.

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about:

  • Why maintaining American Maritime is vital to protecting our inland waterways
  • Why the Jones Act is important to America's industrial base
  • Developments in Congress

]]> 1081 no Pasha's Ed Washburn Talks Sustainability, Diversity Initiatives in Maritime https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/pashas Ed Washburn, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Pasha Hawaii has over 30 years’ experience in the maritime industry. Joining Pasha Hawaii in 2015, he is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of Pasha Hawaii’s Jones Act container, pure car/truck carrier, and ConRo vessels. Mr. Washburn oversees new building, engineering and technical services, operations, crew management, budgetary planning and controls, regulatory compliance and environmental health. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Sustainability initiatives at Pasha Workforce development in the maritime industry The reliability of American Maritime to Hawaii Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Pasha's Ed Washburn Talks Sustainability, Diversity Initiatives in Maritime full 1 23 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Ed Washburn, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Pasha Hawaii has over 30 years’ experience in the maritime industry. Joining Pasha Hawaii in 2015, he is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of Pasha Hawaii’s Jones Act container, pure car/truck carrier, and ConRo vessels. Mr. Washburn oversees new building, engineering and technical services, operations, crew management, budgetary planning and controls, regulatory compliance and environmental health. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: - Sustainability initiatives at Pasha - Workforce development in the maritime industry - The reliability of American Maritime to Hawaii Ed Washburn, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Pasha Hawaii has over 30 years’ experience in the maritime industry. Joining Pasha Hawaii in 2015, he is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of Pasha Hawaii’s Jones Act container, pure car/truck carrier, and ConRo vessels. Mr. Washburn oversees new building, engineering and technical services, operations, crew management, budgetary planning and controls, regulatory compliance and environmental health. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Sustainability initiatives at Pasha Workforce development in the maritime industry The reliability of American Maritime to Hawaii Ed Washburn, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Pasha Hawaii has over 30 years’ experience in the maritime industry. Joining Pasha Hawaii in 2015, he is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of Pasha Hawaii’s Jones Act container, pure car/truck carrier, and ConRo vessels. Mr. Washburn oversees new building, engineering and technical services, operations, crew management, budgetary planning and controls, regulatory compliance and environmental health.

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about:

  • Sustainability initiatives at Pasha
  • Workforce development in the maritime industry
  • The reliability of American Maritime to Hawaii


]]> 1249 no Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) Explains the Importance of American Maritime to US National Security https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/congresswoman-kat-cammack-r-fl-explains-the-importance-of-american-maritime-to-us-national-security Congresswoman Kat Cammack represents Florida’s Third Congressional District in the northern part of the state, including Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Putnam, and Union Counties and a large portion of Marion County, including the city of Ocala. Congresswoman Cammack was the youngest Republican woman elected to Congress in the 2020 election cycle. Congresswoman Cammack is a proud graduate of the Naval War College. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why maintaining American shipbuilding is key to national security Why the Jones Act is essential to Florida’s economy The role of American Maritime in responding to natural disasters Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) Explains the Importance of American Maritime to US National Security full 1 22 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: - Why maintaining American shipbuilding is key to national security - Why the Jones Act is essential to Florida’s economy - The role of American Maritime in responding to natural disasters Congresswoman Kat Cammack represents Florida’s Third Congressional District in the northern part of the state, including Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Putnam, and Union Counties and a large portion of Marion County, including the city of Ocala. Congresswoman Cammack was the youngest Republican woman elected to Congress in the 2020 election cycle. Congresswoman Cammack is a proud graduate of the Naval War College. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why maintaining American shipbuilding is key to national security Why the Jones Act is essential to Florida’s economy The role of American Maritime in responding to natural disasters Congresswoman Kat Cammack represents Florida’s Third Congressional District in the northern part of the state, including Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Putnam, and Union Counties and a large portion of Marion County, including the city of Ocala. Congresswoman Cammack was the youngest Republican woman elected to Congress in the 2020 election cycle. Congresswoman Cammack is a proud graduate of the Naval War College.

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about:

  • Why maintaining American shipbuilding is key to national security
  • Why the Jones Act is essential to Florida’s economy
  • The role of American Maritime in responding to natural disasters



]]> 1651 no Admiral Paul Zukunft, USCG (Ret) Explains Why the Jones Act is Essential to Hawaii https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/admiral-paul-zukunft-uscg-ret Admiral Paul Zukunft assumed the duties of the 25th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 30, 2014. He lead America’s oldest continuous seagoing service and the largest component of the Department of Homeland Security, comprised of 41,700 active duty, 7,800 reserve, 8,300 civilian and 31,000 volunteer Auxiliarists until his retirement in 2018. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why the Jones Act is essential to Hawaii The looming threat of China in the maritime space The challenges or the horizon for American Maritime Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Admiral Paul Zukunft, USCG (Ret) Explains Why the Jones Act is Essential to Hawaii full 1 21 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Admiral Paul Zukunft assumed the duties of the 25th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 30, 2014. He lead America’s oldest continuous seagoing service and the largest component of the Department of Homeland Security, comprised of 41,700 active duty, 7,800 reserve, 8,300 civilian and 31,000 volunteer Auxiliarists until his retirement in 2018. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: -Why the Jones Act is essential to Hawaii -The looming threat of China in the maritime space -The challenges or the horizon for American Maritime Admiral Paul Zukunft assumed the duties of the 25th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 30, 2014. He lead America’s oldest continuous seagoing service and the largest component of the Department of Homeland Security, comprised of 41,700 active duty, 7,800 reserve, 8,300 civilian and 31,000 volunteer Auxiliarists until his retirement in 2018. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why the Jones Act is essential to Hawaii The looming threat of China in the maritime space The challenges or the horizon for American Maritime Admiral Paul Zukunft assumed the duties of the 25th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 30, 2014. He lead America’s oldest continuous seagoing service and the largest component of the Department of Homeland Security, comprised of 41,700 active duty, 7,800 reserve, 8,300 civilian and 31,000 volunteer Auxiliarists until his retirement in 2018.

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about:

  • Why the Jones Act is essential to Hawaii
  • The looming threat of China in the maritime space
  • The challenges or the horizon for American Maritime

]]> 887 no AWO Chairman Clark Todd Discusses the Importance of Inland Waterways https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/awo-chairman-clark-todd-discusses-the-importance-of-inland-waterways Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Clark Todd, Chairman of the Board of the American Waterway Operators! Key topics include: Why it's important that American vessels and mariners service inland routes rather than foreign companies Jones Act vessels as the U.S. Coast Guard's "eyes and ears" The importance of the Jones Act to America's economic security Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000 AWO Chairman Clark Todd Discusses the Importance of Inland Waterways full 1 20 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Clark Todd, Chairman of the Board of the American Waterway Operators. Key topics include: - Why it's important that American vessels and mariners service inland routes rather than foreign companies - Jones Act vessels as the U.S. Coast Guard's "eyes and ears" - The importance of the Jones Act to America's economic security Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Clark Todd, Chairman of the Board of the American Waterway Operators! Key topics include: Why it's important that American vessels and mariners service inland routes rather than foreign companies Jones Act vessels as the U.S. Coast Guard's "eyes and ears" The importance of the Jones Act to America's economic security Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Clark Todd, Chairman of the Board of the American Waterway Operators!

Key topics include:

  • Why it's important that American vessels and mariners service inland routes rather than foreign companies
  • Jones Act vessels as the U.S. Coast Guard's "eyes and ears"
  • The importance of the Jones Act to America's economic security

]]> 784 no The Hudson Institute's Mike Roberts Joins the American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/the-hudson-institutes-mike-roberts-joins-the-american-maritime-podcast Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Mike Roberts, an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute’s Center for Defense Concepts and Technology. Mike previously served as President of the American Maritime Partnership. Key topics include: Addressing the "greatest hits" of misconceptions about the Jones Act The growing influence of China in the global maritime space The competitiveness of the Jones Act fleet Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0000 The Hudson Institute's Mike Roberts Joins the American Maritime Podcast full 1 19 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Mike Roberts, an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute’s Center for Defense Concepts and Technology. Mike previously served as President of the American Maritime Partnership. Key topics include: -The "greatest hits" of misconceptions of the Jones Act -The growing influence of China in the global maritime space -The competitiveness of the Jones Act fleet Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Mike Roberts, an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute’s Center for Defense Concepts and Technology. Mike previously served as President of the American Maritime Partnership. Key topics include: Addressing the "greatest hits" of misconceptions about the Jones Act The growing influence of China in the global maritime space The competitiveness of the Jones Act fleet Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Mike Roberts, an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute’s Center for Defense Concepts and Technology. Mike previously served as President of the American Maritime Partnership.

Key topics include:

  • Addressing the "greatest hits" of misconceptions about the Jones Act
  • The growing influence of China in the global maritime space
  • The competitiveness of the Jones Act fleet




]]> 1749 no DCA CEO Dick Balzano Joins the American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/dca-ceo-dick-balzano-joins-the-american-maritime-podcast Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Dick Balzano, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America. Key topics include: The role American dredgers played in freeing the Ever Forward, which was grounded in the Chesapeake Bay for over a month The importance of the Jones Act to America's national, homeland, and economic security The importance of dredging to the growth of the offshore wind industry Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000 DCA CEO Dick Balzano Joins the American Maritime Podcast full 1 18 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Dick Balzano, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America. Key topics include: -The role American dredgers played in freeing the Ever Forward, which was grounded in the Chesapeake Bay for over a month -The importance of the Jones Act to America's national, homeland, and economic security -The importance of dredging to the growth of the offshore wind industry Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Dick Balzano, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America. Key topics include: The role American dredgers played in freeing the Ever Forward, which was grounded in the Chesapeake Bay for over a month The importance of the Jones Act to America's national, homeland, and economic security The importance of dredging to the growth of the offshore wind industry Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Dick Balzano, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America.

Key topics include:

  • The role American dredgers played in freeing the Ever Forward, which was grounded in the Chesapeake Bay for over a month
  • The importance of the Jones Act to America's national, homeland, and economic security
  • The importance of dredging to the growth of the offshore wind industry


]]> 1033 no Troy Patton of Ørsted Offshore North America Joins the American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/troy-patton-of-rsted-offshore-north-america-joins-the-american-maritime-podcast Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a very special Earth Day episode on the future of offshore wind in America and how American Maritime fits into this exciting new market. AMP Vice President Jennifer Carpenter interviews Troy Patton, Chief Operating Officer of Ørsted Offshore North America. Key topics include: How American Maritime benefits from the growing offshore wind market. The importance of offshore wind to a renewable energy grid The future of offshore wind technology in America Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:00:00 -0000 Troy Patton of Ørsted Offshore North America Joins the American Maritime Podcast full 1 17 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a very special Earth Day episode on the future of offshore wind in America and how American Maritime fits into this exciting new market. AMP Vice President Jennifer Carpenter interviews Troy Patton, Chief Operating Officer of Ørsted Offshore North America. Key topics include: - How American Maritime benefits from the growing offshore wind market. - The importance of offshore wind to a renewable energy grid - The future of offshore wind technology in America Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a very special Earth Day episode on the future of offshore wind in America and how American Maritime fits into this exciting new market. AMP Vice President Jennifer Carpenter interviews Troy Patton, Chief Operating Officer of Ørsted Offshore North America. Key topics include: How American Maritime benefits from the growing offshore wind market. The importance of offshore wind to a renewable energy grid The future of offshore wind technology in America Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a very special Earth Day episode on the future of offshore wind in America and how American Maritime fits into this exciting new market. AMP Vice President Jennifer Carpenter interviews Troy Patton, Chief Operating Officer of Ørsted Offshore North America.

Key topics include:

  • How American Maritime benefits from the growing offshore wind market.
  • The importance of offshore wind to a renewable energy grid
  • The future of offshore wind technology in America


]]> 1797 no Dr. Sal Mercogliano Joins the American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/dr-sal-mercogliano Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation about the importance of American Maritime to America’s national security. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Dr. Sal Mercogliano, associate professor of History at Campbell University in North Carolina where he teaches courses in World Maritime History and Maritime Security. He is also an adjunct professor with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. A former merchant mariner, he sailed and worked ashore for the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command. Key topics include: The historical importance of a strong American Maritime Why the Jones Act is key to US national security What would happen if the Jones Act went away Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:30:00 -0000 Dr. Sal Mercogliano Joins the American Maritime Podcast full 1 16 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation about the importance of American Maritime to America’s national security. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Dr. Sal Mercogliano, associate professor of History at Campbell University in North Carolina where he teaches courses in World Maritime History and Maritime Security. He is also an adjunct professor with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. A former merchant mariner, he sailed and worked ashore for the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command. Key topics include: The historical importance of a strong American Maritime Why the Jones Act is key to US national security What would happen if the Jones Act went away Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation about the importance of American Maritime to America’s national security. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Dr. Sal Mercogliano, associate professor of History at Campbell University in North Carolina where he teaches courses in World Maritime History and Maritime Security. He is also an adjunct professor with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. A former merchant mariner, he sailed and worked ashore for the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command.

Key topics include:

  • The historical importance of a strong American Maritime
  • Why the Jones Act is key to US national security
  • What would happen if the Jones Act went away

]]> 1121 no Luke Lorenz of the Navy League Joins the American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/luke-lorenz-of Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation about the importance of American Maritime to America’s national security. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Luke Lorenz, Director of Legislative Affairs at Navy League of the United States, about his military background and the importance of the Jones Act to keeping America safe.  Key topics include: The importance of sealift Why the Jones Act is key to US national security What would happen if the Jones Act went away Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Luke Lorenz of the Navy League Joins the American Maritime Podcast full 15 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation about the importance of American Maritime to America’s national security. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Luke Lorenz, Director of Legislative Affairs at Navy League of the United States, about his military background and the importance of the Jones Act to keeping America safe.  Key topics include: The importance of sealift Why the Jones Act is key to US national security What would happen if the Jones Act went away Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation about the importance of American Maritime to America’s national security. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Luke Lorenz, Director of Legislative Affairs at Navy League of the United States, about his military background and the importance of the Jones Act to keeping America safe. 

Key topics include:

  • The importance of sealift
  • Why the Jones Act is key to US national security
  • What would happen if the Jones Act went away

]]> 769 no Cybersecurity Expert Jason Atwell Joins the American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/mandiant-expert-jason-atwell-joins-the-american-maritime-podcast Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation amid increasing cybersecurity attacks against critical infrastructure operators and a war in Eastern Europe that threatens to spill out beyond the region. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Jason Atwell, Principal Advisor of Global Intelligence at Mandiant to discuss the rapidly-evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, with particular attention on the maritime industry. Key topics include: The Ukraine Crisis Ports as Cyber Targets Maritime Industry as a Target The Looming China Threat Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:30:00 -0000 Mandiant Expert Jason Atwell Joins the American Maritime Podcast full 14 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation amid increasing cybersecurity attacks against critical infrastructure operators and a war in Eastern Europe that threatens to spill out beyond the region. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Jason Atwell, Principal Advisor of Global Intelligence at Mandiant to discuss the rapidly-evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, with particular attention on the maritime industry. Key topics include: The Ukraine Crisis Ports as Cyber Targets Maritime Industry as a Target The Looming China Threat Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation amid increasing cybersecurity attacks against critical infrastructure operators and a war in Eastern Europe that threatens to spill out beyond the region. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Jason Atwell, Principal Advisor of Global Intelligence at Mandiant to discuss the rapidly-evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, with particular attention on the maritime industry.

Key topics include:

  • The Ukraine Crisis
  • Ports as Cyber Targets
  • Maritime Industry as a Target
  • The Looming China Threat

]]> 2038 no Admiral James Loy on Heroic American Maritime 9/11 Rescue Effort https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/special-guest-uscg-admiral-james-loy-ret-discusses-911-maritime-rescue Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a special conversation on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and the heroic contributions of American Maritime to rescue half a million Americans from lower Manhattan. Our guest, Admiral James Loy, USCG (Ret.) served as the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard during 9/11 and shared his experience leading the Coast Guard during that tragic time. Admiral Loy has led a distinguished career in public service, dedicated to protecting our national security. In addition to his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Loy served as the first official Administrator of TSA and the second Deputy Secretary of the newly created Department of Homeland Security. As part of this conversation, Admiral Loy also discusses how American Maritime is critical to our homeland and national security. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Special Guest: USCG Admiral James Loy, Ret. Discusses 9/11 American Maritime Rescue full 13 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a special conversation on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and the heroic contributions of American Maritime to rescue half a million Americans from lower Manhattan. Our guest, Admiral James Loy, USCG (Ret.) served as the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard during 9/11 and shared his experience leading the Coast Guard during that tragic time. Admiral Loy has led a distinguished career in public service, dedicated to protecting our national security. In addition to his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Loy served as the first official Administrator of TSA and the second Deputy Secretary of the newly created Department of Homeland Security. As part of this conversation, Admiral Loy also discusses how American Maritime is critical to our homeland and national security. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a special conversation on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and the heroic contributions of American Maritime to rescue half a million Americans from lower Manhattan.

Our guest, Admiral James Loy, USCG (Ret.) served as the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard during 9/11 and shared his experience leading the Coast Guard during that tragic time. Admiral Loy has led a distinguished career in public service, dedicated to protecting our national security. In addition to his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Loy served as the first official Administrator of TSA and the second Deputy Secretary of the newly created Department of Homeland Security. As part of this conversation, Admiral Loy also discusses how American Maritime is critical to our homeland and national security.

]]> 2276 no Dr. Michael Pillsbury, Author & China Expert, Joins the American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/dr-michael-pillsbury-author-china-expert-joins-american-maritime-podcast In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Dr. Michael Pillsbury, a leading expert on China. During the podcast, Dr. Pillsbury discusses China's global mercantile strategy and maritime initiatives, the U.S. foreign policy response, and how the domestic American maritime sector is important to countering these efforts. Dr. Pillsbury is senior fellow and director for Chinese strategy at the Hudson Institute. He is a distinguished defense policy adviser, former high-ranking government official, and author of numerous books and reports on China, including The Hundred-Year Marathon: China's Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower. During the Reagan administration, Dr. Pillsbury was assistant under secretary of defense for policy planning and responsible for implementation of the program of covert aid known as the Reagan Doctrine. From 1975 to 1976, while an analyst at the RAND Corporation, he published articles in Foreign Policy and International Security recommending that the United States establish intelligence and military ties with China. The proposal, publicly commended by Ronald Reagan, Henry Kissinger, and James Schlesinger, later became U.S. policy during the Carter and Reagan administrations. Dr. Pillsbury served on the staff of four U.S. Senate Committees from 1978 to 1984 and 1986 to 1991. As a staff member, he drafted the Senate Labor Committee version of the legislation that enacted the U.S. Institute of Peace in 1984. He also assisted in drafting the legislation to create the National Endowment for Democracy and the annual requirement for a DOD report on Chinese military power. In 1992, under President George H. W. Bush, Dr. Pillsbury was special assistant for Asian affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, reporting to Andrew W. Marshall, Director of Net Assessment. Dr. Pillsbury is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0000 Dr. Michael Pillsbury, Author & China Expert Joins American Maritime Podcast full 12 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Dr. Michael Pillsbury, a leading expert on China. During the podcast, Dr. Pillsbury discusses China's global mercantile strategy and maritime initiatives, the U.S. foreign policy response, and how the domestic American maritime sector is important to countering these efforts. Dr. Pillsbury is senior fellow and director for Chinese strategy at the Hudson Institute. He is a distinguished defense policy adviser, former high-ranking government official, and author of numerous books and reports on China, including The Hundred-Year Marathon: China's Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower. During the Reagan administration, Dr. Pillsbury was assistant under secretary of defense for policy planning and responsible for implementation of the program of covert aid known as the Reagan Doctrine. From 1975 to 1976, while an analyst at the RAND Corporation, he published articles in Foreign Policy and International Security recommending that the United States establish intelligence and military ties with China. The proposal, publicly commended by Ronald Reagan, Henry Kissinger, and James Schlesinger, later became U.S. policy during the Carter and Reagan administrations. Dr. Pillsbury served on the staff of four U.S. Senate Committees from 1978 to 1984 and 1986 to 1991. As a staff member, he drafted the Senate Labor Committee version of the legislation that enacted the U.S. Institute of Peace in 1984. He also assisted in drafting the legislation to create the National Endowment for Democracy and the annual requirement for a DOD report on Chinese military power. In 1992, under President George H. W. Bush, Dr. Pillsbury was special assistant for Asian affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, reporting to Andrew W. Marshall, Director of Net Assessment. Dr. Pillsbury is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Institute for Strategic Studies. In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Dr. Michael Pillsbury, a leading expert on China. During the podcast, Dr. Pillsbury discusses China's global mercantile strategy and maritime initiatives, the U.S. foreign policy response, and how the domestic American maritime sector is important to countering these efforts. Dr. Pillsbury is senior fellow and director for Chinese strategy at the Hudson Institute. He is a distinguished defense policy adviser, former high-ranking government official, and author of numerous books and reports on China, including The Hundred-Year Marathon: China's Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower.

During the Reagan administration, Dr. Pillsbury was assistant under secretary of defense for policy planning and responsible for implementation of the program of covert aid known as the Reagan Doctrine. From 1975 to 1976, while an analyst at the RAND Corporation, he published articles in Foreign Policy and International Security recommending that the United States establish intelligence and military ties with China. The proposal, publicly commended by Ronald Reagan, Henry Kissinger, and James Schlesinger, later became U.S. policy during the Carter and Reagan administrations.

Dr. Pillsbury served on the staff of four U.S. Senate Committees from 1978 to 1984 and 1986 to 1991. As a staff member, he drafted the Senate Labor Committee version of the legislation that enacted the U.S. Institute of Peace in 1984. He also assisted in drafting the legislation to create the National Endowment for Democracy and the annual requirement for a DOD report on Chinese military power.

In 1992, under President George H. W. Bush, Dr. Pillsbury was special assistant for Asian affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, reporting to Andrew W. Marshall, Director of Net Assessment. Dr. Pillsbury is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

]]> 2655 no Congressman Larsen Joins the American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/congressman-larsen-joins-american-maritime-podcast In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Congressman Rick Larsen, who represents a maritime district in Washington state. During the podcast, Congressman Larsen discusses the importance of a strong maritime sector to our national security and defense readiness, President Biden's infrastructure proposal and maritime transportation, and how the domestic maritime sector creates jobs and contributes to our economy.  Thu, 20 May 2021 14:00:00 -0000 Congressman Larsen Joins American Maritime Podcast full 1 11 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Congressman Rick Larsen, who represents a maritime district in Washington state. During the podcast, Congressman Larsen discusses the importance of a strong maritime sector to our national security and defense readiness, President Biden's infrastructure proposal and maritime transportation, and how the domestic maritime sector creates jobs and contributes to our economy.  In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Congressman Rick Larsen, who represents a maritime district in Washington state. During the podcast, Congressman Larsen discusses the importance of a strong maritime sector to our national security and defense readiness, President Biden's infrastructure proposal and maritime transportation, and how the domestic maritime sector creates jobs and contributes to our economy. 

]]> 1302 no Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien Joins American Maritime Podcast https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/former-national-security-advisor-robert-obrien-joins-american-maritime-podcast In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from the former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien on his thoughts about China's maritime strategy and global ambitions, U.S. defense and foreign policy, and the Biden Administration's response. Ambassador O'Brien also discusses how investment in American maritime is critical to support our Nation's security. Thu, 06 May 2021 14:00:00 -0000 Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien Joins American Maritime Podcast full 1 10 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from the former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien on his thoughts about China's maritime strategy and global ambitions, U.S. defense and foreign policy, and the Biden Administration's response. Ambassador O'Brien also discusses how investment in American maritime is critical to support our Nation's security. In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from the former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien on his thoughts about China's maritime strategy and global ambitions, U.S. defense and foreign policy, and the Biden Administration's response. Ambassador O'Brien also discusses how investment in American maritime is critical to support our Nation's security.

]]> 2165 no Green Marine Joins American Maritime Podcast for Earth Day Discussion https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/green-marine-joins-american-maritime-podcast-for-earth-day-discussion In our latest podcast, guest host Jennifer Carpenter from the American Waterways Operators is joined by Dr. Eleanor Kirtley from Green Marine to discuss environmental sustainability initiatives across the U.S. maritime industry. Jennifer and Dr. Kirtley also cover President Biden’s new push to increase offshore wind infrastructure and recent activity in the U.S. Congress on reducing carbon emissions in maritime. vcj19XPS4NTzwqjWgWXp Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:30:00 -0000 Green Marine Joins American Maritime Podcast for Earth Day Discussion full 1 9 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts In our latest podcast, guest host Jennifer Carpenter from the American Waterways Operators is joined by Dr. Eleanor Kirtley from Green Marine to discuss environmental sustainability initiatives across the U.S. maritime industry. Jennifer and Dr. Kirtley also cover President Biden’s new push to increase offshore wind infrastructure and recent activity in the U.S. Congress on reducing carbon emissions in maritime. vcj19XPS4NTzwqjWgWXp In our latest podcast, guest host Jennifer Carpenter from the American Waterways Operators is joined by Dr. Eleanor Kirtley from Green Marine to discuss environmental sustainability initiatives across the U.S. maritime industry. Jennifer and Dr. Kirtley also cover President Biden’s new push to increase offshore wind infrastructure and recent activity in the U.S. Congress on reducing carbon emissions in maritime.


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]]> 1086 no Admiral James Stavridis Discusses China Maritime Dominance Strategy and Maritime in a Biden Administration https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/admiral-james-stavridis-discusses-china-maritime-dominance-strategy-and-maritime-in-a-biden-administration In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Retired Admiral James Stavridis about the growing threat of China to dominate the globe through investments in maritime and hear his thoughts about the possible Biden Administration approach to maritime policy.  Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:30:00 -0000 Admiral James Stavridis Discusses China Maritime Dominance Strategy and Maritime in a Biden Administration full 1 8 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Retired Admiral James Stavridis about the growing threat of China to dominate the globe through investments in maritime and hear his thoughts about the possible Biden Administration approach to maritime policy.  In our latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from Retired Admiral James Stavridis about the growing threat of China to dominate the globe through investments in maritime and hear his thoughts about the possible Biden Administration approach to maritime policy. 

]]> 1302 no Conversation with Jon Kaskin – Navy League U.S.- Regarding China Use of Maritime for Global Dominance https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/conversation-with-jon-kaskin-navy-league-us-regarding-china-use-of-maritime-for-global-dominance Jon Kaskin of the Navy League U.S. joins the American Maritime Podcast and focuses on the Navy League U.S. report warning of China's investment in maritime as part of a plan to achieve global dominance, both commercially and strategically. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:30:00 -0000 Conversation with Jon Kaskin - Navy League U.S.- Regarding China Use of Maritime for Global Dominance full 1 7 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Jon Kaskin of the Navy League U.S. joins the American Maritime Podcast and focuses on the Navy League U.S. report warning of China's investment in maritime as part of a plan to achieve global dominance, both commercially and strategically. Jon Kaskin of the Navy League U.S. joins the American Maritime Podcast and focuses on the Navy League U.S. report warning of China's investment in maritime as part of a plan to achieve global dominance, both commercially and strategically.

]]> 2283 no Cybersecurity and the Future of Great Lakes Maritime with Congressman Mike Gallagher https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/cybersecurity-and-the-future-of-great-lakes-maritime-with-congressman-mike-gallagher On this edition of the American Maritime Partnership Podcast, join AMP President Mike Roberts and Congressman Mike Gallagher as they discuss the unique issues facing the Great Lakes maritime industry.  Mike and Congressman Gallagher discuss the importance of Great Lakes maritime to U.S. national and economic security, growing cybersecurity threats to the maritime industry, and supporting American maritime in the face of COVID-19. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0000 Cybersecurity and the Future of Great Lakes Maritime with Congressman Mike Gallagher full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts On this edition of the American Maritime Partnership Podcast, join AMP President Mike Roberts and Congressman Mike Gallagher as they discuss the unique issues facing the Great Lakes maritime industry.  Mike and Congressman Gallagher discuss the importance of Great Lakes maritime to U.S. national and economic security, growing cybersecurity threats to the maritime industry, and supporting American maritime in the face of COVID-19. On this edition of the American Maritime Partnership Podcast, join AMP President Mike Roberts and Congressman Mike Gallagher as they discuss the unique issues facing the Great Lakes maritime industry. 

Mike and Congressman Gallagher discuss the importance of Great Lakes maritime to U.S. national and economic security, growing cybersecurity threats to the maritime industry, and supporting American maritime in the face of COVID-19.

]]> 1197 no The Truth Regarding the Jones Act’s Impact on Hawaii https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/economist-john-reeve-on-the-positive-impacts-of-the-jones-act-on-hawaiis-economy Join American Maritime Partnership President Mike Roberts and economist John Reeve as they discuss the American Maritime Partnership's recent study on the Jones Act's positive impact on Hawaii's economy.  Mike and John discuss how the Jones Act has virtually no affect on the cost of living in Hawaii and what actually does drive Hawaii's high cost of living. Other topics include the importance of the Jones Act to national security and the American supply chain and the competitiveness of the American shipping market to and from Hawaii and the U.S. Mainland. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 06:30:00 -0000 A Conversation with Economist John Reeve on the Positive Impacts of the Jones Act on Hawaii's Economy full 5 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Join American Maritime Partnership President Mike Roberts and economist John Reeve as they discuss the American Maritime Partnership's recent study on the Jones Act's positive impact on Hawaii's economy.  Mike and John discuss how the Jones Act has virtually no affect on the cost of living in Hawaii and what actually does drive Hawaii's high cost of living. Other topics include the importance of the Jones Act to national security and the American supply chain and the competitiveness of the American shipping market to and from Hawaii and the U.S. Mainland. Join American Maritime Partnership President Mike Roberts and economist John Reeve as they discuss the American Maritime Partnership's recent study on the Jones Act's positive impact on Hawaii's economy. 

Mike and John discuss how the Jones Act has virtually no affect on the cost of living in Hawaii and what actually does drive Hawaii's high cost of living.

Other topics include the importance of the Jones Act to national security and the American supply chain and the competitiveness of the American shipping market to and from Hawaii and the U.S. Mainland.

]]> 1652 no Congressman Garamendi & WWII Merchant Marine Veteran Dave Yoho on Importance of American Maritime for American Security https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/congressman-garamendi-wwii-merchant-marine-veteran-dave-yoho-on-importance-of-american-maritime-for-american-security Join Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) as he engages World War II Merchant Marine Veteran Dave Yoho in a timely and dynamic conversation on the role of American maritime during WWII and the significance of the Jones Act for American security. As we continue to reflect on the Centennial of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act, and recognize the significance of the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, we hope you enjoy learning more about the valiant efforts of American mariners that have answered the call to duty throughout the nation's history.  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0000 Congressman Garamendi & WWII Merchant Marine Veteran Dave Yoho on Importance of American Maritime for American Security full 1 4 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts Join Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) as he engages World War II Merchant Marine Veteran Dave Yoho in a timely and dynamic conversation on the role of American maritime during WWII and the significance of the Jones Act for American security. As we continue to reflect on the Centennial of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act, and recognize the significance of the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, we hope you enjoy learning more about the valiant efforts of American mariners that have answered the call to duty throughout the nation's history.  Join Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) as he engages World War II Merchant Marine Veteran Dave Yoho in a timely and dynamic conversation on the role of American maritime during WWII and the significance of the Jones Act for American security. As we continue to reflect on the Centennial of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act, and recognize the significance of the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, we hope you enjoy learning more about the valiant efforts of American mariners that have answered the call to duty throughout the nation's history. 

]]> 2302 no A Conversation with Congressman John Rutherford on the Importance of the American Maritime Workforce for American Security https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/meet-congressman-john-rutherford In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we are honored to welcome Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL-04) to the show. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic where American mariners continue to work around the clock to deliver vital goods and products, Rep. Rutherford reflects on the importance of domestic maritime capabilities to U.S. national security and the economic benefits it drives to the Jacksonville region and communities nationwide. Other topics include the work underway to modernize the nation's training fleet and importance of maintaining military sealift capabilities. Wed, 20 May 2020 16:30:00 -0000 Congressman John Rutherford on the Importance of Maritime Industry to American Security full 1 3 Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we are honored to welcome Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL-04) to the show. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic where American mariners continue to work around the clock to deliver vital goods and products, Rep. Rutherford reflects on the importance of domestic maritime capabilities to U.S. national security and the economic benefits it drives to the Jacksonville region and communities nationwide. Other topics include the work underway to modernize the nation's training fleet and importance of maintaining military sealift capabilities.

In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we are honored to welcome Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL-04) to the show. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic where American mariners continue to work around the clock to deliver vital goods and products, Rep. Rutherford reflects on the importance of domestic maritime capabilities to U.S. national security and the economic benefits it drives to the Jacksonville region and communities nationwide. Other topics include the work underway to modernize the nation's training fleet and importance of maintaining military sealift capabilities.

]]> 895 no Behind the Scenes of the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy with Captain Rockwood and the Mission to Combat COVID-19 https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/behind-the-scenes-of-the-usns-comfort-and-the-usns-mercy-and-the-mission-to-combat-covid-19 In our second episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we take a look behind the scenes of the USNS Mercy and the USNS Comfort, two U.S. Navy hospital ships operated by the U.S. Military Sealift Command that are currently stationed in Los Angeles and New York City to provide a full spectrum of medical care to impacted communities during the national coronavirus pandemic. Joining us for this episode is retired captain of the USNS Comfort, Captain Randall Rockwood, who has commanded 21 Military Sealift Command ships in missions across the globe since being promoted to Master in 1999. Discussing everything from the operations and capabilities of the ships to the crew and their responsibilities, Captain Rockwood's perspective highlights the importance of American maritime and its readiness to always urgently deliver for fellow Americans and communities in need. About the American Maritime Podcast: The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Behind the Scenes of the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy with Captain Rockwood and the Mission to Combat COVID-19 full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts In our second episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we take a look behind the scenes of the USNS Mercy and the USNS Comfort, two U.S. Navy hospital ships operated by the U.S. Military Sealift Command that are currently stationed in Los Angeles and New York City to provide a full spectrum of medical care to impacted communities during the national coronavirus pandemic. Joining us for this episode is retired captain of the USNS Comfort, Captain Randall Rockwood, who has commanded 21 Military Sealift Command ships in missions across the globe since being promoted to Master in 1999. Discussing everything from the operations and capabilities of the ships to the crew and their responsibilities, Captain Rockwood's perspective highlights the importance of American maritime and its readiness to always urgently deliver for fellow Americans and communities in need. About the American Maritime Podcast: The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime. In our second episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we take a look behind the scenes of the USNS Mercy and the USNS Comfort, two U.S. Navy hospital ships operated by the U.S. Military Sealift Command that are currently stationed in Los Angeles and New York City to provide a full spectrum of medical care to impacted communities during the national coronavirus pandemic.

Joining us for this episode is retired captain of the USNS Comfort, Captain Randall Rockwood, who has commanded 21 Military Sealift Command ships in missions across the globe since being promoted to Master in 1999. Discussing everything from the operations and capabilities of the ships to the crew and their responsibilities, Captain Rockwood's perspective highlights the importance of American maritime and its readiness to always urgently deliver for fellow Americans and communities in need.

About the American Maritime Podcast:

The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime.

]]> 1315 no The Domestic Maritime Industry’s Contributions to National Security https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/the-domestic-maritime-industrys-contributions-to-national-security This inaugural podcast, hosted by the American Maritime Partnership President, Mike Roberts, features Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments experts Bryan Clark and Tim Walton, who recently authored a new report titled, Strengthening the U.S. Defense Maritime Industrial Base: A Plan to Improve Maritime Industry’s Contribution to National Security. This American Maritime Podcast was recorded just two weeks ago. It highlights key aspects of an important recent study exploring the contribution of the maritime industry to our nation’s security. These subjects were important before today’s novel coronavirus crisis, and will again be important after the crisis passes. Indeed, it is more clear now than ever that the maritime supply chain has a critical role to play in security, preparedness, and safety. The American maritime industry and the over 650,000 workers that support it are committed to keeping American businesses and communities safe and moving forward. For a more dynamic experience, including graphics and charts, watch the video of the full podcast here. About the American Maritime Podcast: The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime.  Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0000 The Domestic Maritime Industry’s Contributions to National Security full Big Whig Podcasts | Evergreen Podcasts This inaugural podcast, hosted by the American Maritime Partnership President, Mike Roberts, features Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments experts Bryan Clark and Tim Walton, who recently authored a new report titled, Strengthening the U.S. Defense Maritime Industrial Base: A Plan to Improve Maritime Industry’s Contribution to National Security. This American Maritime Podcast was recorded just two weeks ago. It highlights key aspects of an important recent study exploring the contribution of the maritime industry to our nation’s security. These subjects were important before today’s novel coronavirus crisis, and will again be important after the crisis passes. Indeed, it is more clear now than ever that the maritime supply chain has a critical role to play in security, preparedness, and safety. The American maritime industry and the over 650,000 workers that support it are committed to keeping American businesses and communities safe and moving forward. For a more dynamic experience, including graphics and charts, watch the video of the full podcast here. About the American Maritime Podcast: The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime.  This inaugural podcast, hosted by the American Maritime Partnership President, Mike Roberts, features Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments experts Bryan Clark and Tim Walton, who recently authored a new report titled, Strengthening the U.S. Defense Maritime Industrial Base: A Plan to Improve Maritime Industry’s Contribution to National Security.

This American Maritime Podcast was recorded just two weeks ago. It highlights key aspects of an important recent study exploring the contribution of the maritime industry to our nation’s security. These subjects were important before today’s novel coronavirus crisis, and will again be important after the crisis passes. Indeed, it is more clear now than ever that the maritime supply chain has a critical role to play in security, preparedness, and safety. The American maritime industry and the over 650,000 workers that support it are committed to keeping American businesses and communities safe and moving forward.

For a more dynamic experience, including graphics and charts, watch the video of the full podcast here.

About the American Maritime Podcast:

The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime. 

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