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Around the World, Nations Are Adopting Their Own Jones Acts
By VOICES Staff. A new study by Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), commissioned by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), finds that 105 nations now have
For America’s Economy and Health, Alaska Seafood is the Answer
by Matt Alward, Alaska Beacon. October 27, 2025 As food prices rise and federal leaders revisit trade and nutrition policies, one solution has quietly been
The Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry’s Importance to National and Homeland Security
By American Waterways Operators. The American Waterways Operators, the trade association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, has released a new video on
Get a First Look at a New Book on PR for the American Maritime Industry
The following piece is an excerpt from the second edition of Making Waves: PR Strategies to Transform Your Maritime Business by Ben Pinnington, founder of
Jennifer Carpenter: America First Requires the Jones Act
By Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership. It comes as no surprise that President Donald Trump is building a legacy as a consequential
Alabama Port Authority celebrates completion of Mobile Harbor Modernization Project
By Alabama Political Reporter Staff. The Alabama Port Authority on Monday celebrated the completion of the Mobile Harbor Modernization Project, marking the achievement of a
![Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. honored its 2024 Apprentice Graduates in September, recognizing their completion of over 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of technical instruction. [Pictured from left to right]: Jason McManes, Charles Mooring, Montrez Frost, and Steven Mitchell](https://americanmaritimevoices.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Class-2025-photo_Standing.jpeg)
Colonna’s Shipyard Recognizes 2025 Apprentice Graduates
By Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. NORFOLK, VA — OCT. 1, 2025 – Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. proudly recognized four Apprentice Graduates in September. Graduates of Colonna’s Apprenticeship
VOGEL: Want More Ships? Fix How Washington Builds Them
By Jeff Vogel, TOTE Services. President Donald Trump’s call for new investment in U.S. shipbuilding comes at a pivotal moment. From icebreakers to training ships, America faces rising
How This Shipyard is Training America’s Next Generation of Shipbuilders
By VOICES Staff. As the Trump administration’s focus on domestic energy production drives new opportunities in American shipbuilding, the Jones Act remains critical to workforce
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