AMP: American Maritime Podcast

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 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.

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 securityThe impact on the U.S. Coast Guard and our homeland security if there were no Jones ActThe role of the U.S. Coast Guard beyond our shores

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 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. 

https://www.americanmaritimepartnership.com/unnamed/ () 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 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.

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, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNh_f4z16zY&feature=youtu.be (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.