“Anything that affects the [maritime] system affects us,” said Brian Mueller, CEO of Heartland Companies, one of the nation’s largest barge-builders. “In an emergency, there may not be enough blue-water… Read More
SHIPS Act
Although May 22 was National Maritime Day, June 12 is considered the “birthday” of the U.S. merchant marine. That day commemorates the first wartime role of the U.S. merchant marine… Read More
May 22 was National Maritime Day, a good day to reflect on the unprecedented level of attention that U.S. maritime policy has been getting lately. The SHIPS Act—officially named the… Read More
Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Reps. John Garamendi (D-Calif.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) and a group of maritime leaders and supporters in reintroducing the Shipbuilding and Harbor… Read More
The increased bipartisan attention in Congress and support by this administration for the maritime sector and shipbuilding is welcomed by all who support a strong merchant marine and maritime policies. Read More
