AMP Announces New Officers
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) has announced the election of new leadership for the organization. Michael Roberts becomes the new president, with Matt Woodruff as vice president alongside Ku’u Park as treasurer and Matthew Paxton as secretary. Roberts continues to serve as senior vice president for Crowley Maritime Corp. Roberts has represented Crowley on government matters since first joining the company’s DC office in 1991. He has more than 30 years’ experience in Washington, both in-house and with top DC law and lobbying firms.Outgoing AMP president Matt
Austal USA Earns Shipbuilding Safety Award
of operations and promotion of safety and accident prevention. Austal USA is one of 19 SCA member companies to receive awards for continued advancement of employee safety in the shipyard industry this year.“Shipyards are complex work environments and safety of employees is critical,” said Matthew Paxton, President of the SCA. “Austal USA’s stellar safety performance in 2017 reflects excellent leadership in the shipyard and their commitment to safety is proven in the data we’ve collected. We’re proud to recognize Austal USA and the hard-working men and women who reflect
Woodruff Named American Maritime Partnership President
Board. He is a retired Commander for the U.S. Naval Reserve, where he served as an intelligence officer. Joining Woodruff in elected leadership positions on the AMP Board of Directors are Michael Roberts of Crowley Maritime Corp., James (Jim) Weakley of Lake Carriers’ Association, and Matthew Paxton of Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA). Roberts was elected AMP Vice President, continuing his service on the Board of Directors since the organization was founded, including several years as Treasurer. Roberts is also Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Crowley. Weakley
Austal USA Earns SCA Safety Award
total recorded incident rate (TRIR) in 2016 was 56 percent lower than the industry average. “This amazing accomplishment is the culmination of years of Austal’s dedication to the safety and health of their workers and SCA is proud to have them as a member shipyard.” SCA President Matthew Paxton said. Austal is a 10-time SCA safety award recipient since 2008. This is the 6th time Austal has been honored with the Excellence in Safety award. “Worker safety is the number one priority at Austal USA and this award affirms how committed Austal employees are to safety on the job
Bill Aims to Aid US Maritime Workforce Development
Maritime and Transportation Center at Tidewater Community College to meet the demands of Virginia’s rapidly expanding maritime industry.” "The recruitment and development of shipyard workers is critical to the future of the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry," said Matthew Paxton, President of the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA). "Empowering MARAD to recruit, train and develop the next generation of workers will provide a stable workforce and ensure there is sufficient talent to build our commercial and military ships for decades to come."
MarAd Stresses Economic Impact of Shipyard Jobs in NE
the Ship Owners Forum demonstrate not only the local importance of the shipbuilding and repair industry for the Northeast, but also the critical support on a national level the shipyard industrial base provides to economic and national security,” said Shipbuilders Council of America President Matthew Paxton. “Our industry is leading the world in innovation and continuing to grow well-paying family waged jobs all across the country.” The region’s Congressional leaders also weighed in: “I am proud to support our shipyards and shipbuilders because they make critical
California: A Strong Shipbuilding State
;s remarks while visiting NASSCO demonstrate not only the local importance of the shipbuilding and repair industry for California, but also the critical support on a national level the shipyard industrial base provides to economic and national security,” said SCA’s President, Matthew Paxton. “Our industry is leading the world in innovation and continuing to grow well-paying family waged jobs all across the country.” “The domestic shipbuilding and repair industry is an economic force that continues to supply high quality jobs throughout California. The
