AMP: American Maritime Podcast

In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, host Jennifer Carpenter sits down with Laura DiBella, newly appointed Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), to explore how the FMC is helping to drive a new era for America’s maritime industry. DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded before the Trump Administration's 60-Day broad waiver of the Jones Act. Please sign up and be a VOICE to...

Welcome aboard the American Maritime Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership. In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Sam Norton, Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Shipholding Group, to discuss America's tanker fleet, the bipartisan push to expand international American commerce, and the mariners who fuel the nation. OSG boasts a fleet of tanker...

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...

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 P...

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 port...

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 Jone...

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 Op...

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 Ameri...

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...

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 Ameri...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 recapitalizat...

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 Jo...

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 Jone...

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 h...

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 importanc...

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 com...

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 t...

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 inc...

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 late...

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 A...

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, operat...