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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.