27 episodes

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 podcast is made possible by the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

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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 podcast is made possible by the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

    Why Blanket Waivers Wouldn't Help New England with OSG's Norton

    Why Blanket Waivers Wouldn't Help New England with OSG's Norton

    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. 

    • 30 min
    The Truth About the Jones Act with AWO's Jennifer Carpenter

    The Truth About the Jones Act with AWO's Jennifer Carpenter

    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.

    • 22 min
    American Maritime Congress Pres. Fair Kim on the Importance of Shipbuilding to National Security

    American Maritime Congress Pres. Fair Kim on the Importance of Shipbuilding to National Security

    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 security

    The impact on the U.S. Coast Guard and our homeland security if there were no Jones Act

    The role of the U.S. Coast Guard beyond our shores

    • 16 min
    Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) Discusses the Need to Protect Inland Waterways

    Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) Discusses the Need to Protect Inland Waterways

    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

    • 17 min
    Pasha's Ed Washburn Talks Sustainability, Diversity Initiatives in Maritime

    Pasha's Ed Washburn Talks Sustainability, Diversity Initiatives in Maritime

    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

    • 20 min
    Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) Explains the Importance of American Maritime to US National Security

    Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) Explains the Importance of American Maritime to US National Security

    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

    • 26 min

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Great pod!

Hope for episodes soon! As a Merchant Mariner it feels good to hear these issues brought to light!

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