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Jones Act has no effect on cost of living in Hawaii, study says

21 July 2020

Economists from Boston-based Reeve & Associates and Hawaii-based TZ Economics have released a joint reportthat concluded that the Jones Act has no significant impact on the cost of living in Hawaii.

The report, “The Impact of the Jones Act on Hawaii” released today by the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), found that freight rates in the U.S.-Hawaii trade lane have declined in real terms over the last 10 years, while the Jones Act has delivered positive and substantial economic contributions....

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/jones-act-has-no-effect-on-cost-of-living-in-hawaii-study-says/

Career Tracks: Hanks recognized as American Maritime Hero

20 July 2020

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) has named Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks the recipient of the American Maritime Hero Award.

The award recognizes individuals or groups of individuals who have added to the rich heritage of the United States as a maritime nation through their professional contributions, courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and World War II merchant mariners were named the AMP’s first American Maritime...

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Tom Hanks receives American Maritime Hero Award

14 July 2020

American Maritime Partnership (AMP) announced yesterday it is honoring Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks with the American Maritime Hero Award. The award recognizes individuals or groups of individuals who have added to the rich heritage of the U.S. as a maritime nation through their professional contributions, courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Hanks has drawn global attention to the bravery of maritime heroes by starring in the film “Captain Phillips,” narrating the documentary...

https://www.workboat.com/news/bluewater/tom-hanks-receives-american-maritime-hero-award/

Tom Hanks Recognized for Works Celebrating U.S. Merchant Marine

14 July 2020

Actor Tom Hanks has been awarded the American Maritime Partnership’s American Maritime Hero Award in recognition of his work celebrating American maritime heroes. The Oscar Award-winner has drawn global attention to the U.S. merchant marine through acclaimed works such as “Captain Phillips,” which...

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Jones Act debate continues after almost 100 years

12 November 2019

Earlier this year, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson placed a big condition on a possible trade deal with the U.S. — ditch the Jones Act.

“Donald, what we want is for our ships to be able to take freight, say, from New York to Boston, which at the moment they can’t do. So, we want cabotage. How about that?” he said to President Trump at this summer’s G7 meeting. Trump’s reply: “Many things — many things we’re talking about.”

Johnson’s suggestion is just one more fire Jones Act supporters...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/jones-act-debate-continues-after-100-years/

Trump may waive Jones Act for LNG shipments, Bloomberg report says

25 April 2019

The Jones Act tanker Liberty. NASSCO photo.

Bloomberg reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump is considering waiving the Jones Act requirement that only U.S.-flagged vessels can move natural gas from U.S. ports to Puerto Rico or the Northeast.

The issue was debated during an Oval Office meeting on Monday after the administration received requests from Puerto Rico and after getting pressured by the oil industry to waive Jones Act requirements, according to three people familiar with the deliberations, Bloomberg said. The report said...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/trump-may-waive-jones-act-for-lng-shipments/

California congressman honored by American Maritime Partnership

20 September 2018

The American Maritime Partnership honored Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., with a “Champion of Maritime” award for his years of work in Congress supporting the industry.

Garamendi, the ranking Democratic member of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, “has shown unwavering and ardent support for domestic maritime,” the industry coalition said in announcing the award.

The award was presented to Garamendi Sept. 17 at the California State University Maritime Academy.

Rep....

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/california-congressman-honored-by-american-maritime-partnership/

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