No Shortage of Good Ideas to Address the Mariner Shortage
Act for Fiscal Year 2017 also directed MARAD to form an MWWG and develop a similar report to Congress examining and assessing the size of the pool of U.S. mariners necessary to support the U.S. flag fleet in times of national emergency. As Administrator Phillips testified before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation last year, the 2017 MWWG report “determined that, at that time, concurrent operations of the commercially operated U.S.-flagged fleet and sustained military sealift operations would require 13,607 U.S. mariners with unlimited credentials….[however]
Rodriguez Appointed Interim Director of MITAGS
he was responsible for contract administration. He also represented MM&P and maritime labor on matters related to maritime security and safety at the International Maritime Organization, U.S. Congress and several federal advisory committees.In 2009, Rodriguez joined the staff of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation where he contributed to the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and worked on issues related to the Deepwater Horizon casualty.As a Navy reserve officer, Rodriguez served in several billets supporting military sealift and maritime security
Military to Maritime Digital Career Platform Launched
– sometimes at a moment’s notice. Sustaining a ready reserve force equipped with U.S.-flagged vessels and American civilian mariners is vitally important for the nation’s security, the American Maritime Partnership said. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Marine Transportation and a Marine veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been a long-time champion for the hiring of veterans into meaningful maritime careers. “Mariners in the Armed Forces have skills that can successfully translate into the civilian workforce
San Diego to Host Military2Maritime Event
by the Port of San Diego, is part of a nationwide program to help connect the nation’s servicemen and women with jobs in the American maritime industry. Speaking at the event will be Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and member of the House Armed Services Committee. Previous Military2Maritime events have been held in Norfolk, Va., Jacksonville, Fla., Houston, Texas and New Orleans, La
American Maritime Industry Booming Testifies AMP
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation today heard first hand about America’s booming domestic maritime industry from Mark Tabbutt, Chairman of the Board of Saltchuk, one of the country’s most recognized transportation and distribution companies, who was testifying on behalf of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP). Tabbutt told Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and Ranking Member Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) that American maritime, supported by the Jones Act, is strong, vibrant, and growing. “Our industry is experiencing an
Domestic American Maritime Industry Booming
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation today heard first hand about America’s booming domestic maritime industry from Mark Tabbutt, Chairman of the Board of Saltchuk, one of the country’s most recognized transportation and distribution companies, who was testifying on behalf of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP). Tabbutt told Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and Ranking Member Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) that American maritime, supported by the Jones Act, is strong, vibrant, and growing. “Our industry is experiencing
Hearing: 'The Status of the Merchant Marine'
Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation are scheduled to hold a hearing today on “The Status of the Merchant Marine”. Below are Hunter’s opening remarks. The Subcommittee is meeting today to review issues impacting the U.S. merchant marine, the important role it plays in our economy and national security, and ways we can work together to strengthen and expand the merchant marine. The U.S. maritime industry currently employs more than 260,000 Americans, providing nearly $29 billion in annual wages. There are more than 40
