USA Maritime is a coalition of carriers and maritime unions committed to promoting and protecting the U.S. Maritime Industry.
The United States relies on its maritime industry for both military and economic security. For more than 200 years, the US-flagged merchant marine has contributed substantially to U.S. economic vitality and independence, and helped to underpin America’s position as a global power and the world’s biggest aid donor.
03/03/2026
Maritime Unions Issue Joint Statement Following Attack on U.S.-Flag Vessel Amid Rising Gulf Tension Washington, D.C. – The American Maritime Officers (AMO), the American Radio Association (ARA), the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA), the Marine Fireman’s Union (MFOW), the Internatio…
04/11/2025
Just disgusting. Attack law firms in extortion for free legal services. So then at the end of this term and during the term they have to work for free at his whim to crush the constitution.
A Flurry Of Law Firms Strike Deals With Trump To Avoid Executive Orders Five more law firms have caved to Donald Trump's demands to avoid punishment.
04/11/2025
USA Maritime Chair Brian Schoeneman presented the USA Maritime Leadership Award to Senator Mark Kelly and Congressman John Garamendi recognizing their sponsorship of the SHIPS for America Act at the 2025 Maritime Sail-In reception on April 8.
Ranking Member Carbajal And Chair Ezell Introduce “American Cargo For American Ships Act”
03/03/2025
USA Maritime congratulates MIRAID President Jim Patti on being selected for the Marine Society of New York’s Lifetime Achievement Award. http://usamaritime.org/usa-maritime-congratulates-miraid-president-jim-patti-on-being-selected-for-the-marine-society-of-new-yorks-lifetime-achievement-award/
02/06/2025
TESTIMONY OF BRIAN W. SCHOENEMAN – CHAIRMAN, USA MARITIME COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITEE HEARING ON “AMERICAN BUILDS: MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE”
Testimony of Brian W. Schoeneman – Chairman, USA Maritime – USA Maritime The US-flagged merchant marine has contributed substantially to economic vitality and independence, and helped position the U.S. as a global power and donor.
01/01/2025
USA MARITIME MEMBERS ENDORSE SHIPS ACT
http://usamaritime.org/usa-maritime-members-endorse-ships-act/
12/19/2024
Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Revitalize US Shipbuilding and Commercial Maritime Industries – USA Maritime The US-flagged merchant marine has contributed substantially to economic vitality and independence, and helped position the U.S. as a global power and donor.
USA Maritime Members Turn Out In Force For The 2024 Maritime Industry Congressional Sail-In
10/17/2023
USDOT Strengthens Economic Supply Chain and Defense Operations New investments in the Maritime Security and Tanker Security Programs expand the U.S. flagged fleet while strengthening support to DoD WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s …
06/23/2023
Reps. Mann, Garamendi, Crawford, Panetta Prioritize American-Grown Commodities for International Food Aid WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), John Garamendi (CA-08), Rick Crawford (AR-01), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced legislation that would ensure that U.S.-grown…
05/27/2023
Cargo Preference Essential Element For US Merchant Marine, National Security
By Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USN (Ret)
Cargo Preference Essential Element For US Merchant Marine, National Security By Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USN (Ret) Recently, there have been renewed calls by some to do away with – or greatly diminish – the requirements that govern the sea transportation of cargo that is…