Episodes

  • Jones Act Captain Talks Maritime Pilotage Challenges

    Jones Act Captain Talks Maritime Pilotage Challenges
    Sep 4 2024
    Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about what federal pilots do from Captain Hank Webster, president of the Associated Federal Pilots & Docking Masters of Louisiana. In this episode, learn more about: - A veterans transition from Military to Maritime - How the Jones Act tanker fleet operates - Why we must maintain our shipbuilding & shipping industries - The role of a federal pilot The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
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    18 mins
  • Propelling American Maritime

    Propelling American Maritime
    Jul 11 2024
    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 American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
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    18 mins
  • American Shipbuilding Excellence with John Graykowski

    American Shipbuilding Excellence with John Graykowski
    May 20 2024
    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 American shipbuilding - Philly Shipyard's order book and new projects The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
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    32 mins
  • Behind the Turbines with Foss Offshore Wind President Joel Whitman

    Behind the Turbines with Foss Offshore Wind President Joel Whitman
    Apr 22 2024
    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 How innovations like the feeder system make offshore wind installation more effective in places where port infrastructure is constrained Workforce development for the offshore wind industry Foss and its parent company Saltchuk’s efforts to be even more sustainable. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
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    43 mins
  • Navigating Tomorrow with TOTE CEO Tim Nolan

    Navigating Tomorrow with TOTE CEO Tim Nolan
    Apr 11 2024
    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 next) - The future of government shipbuilding - Where he sees American Maritime going The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
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    28 mins
  • The State of American Maritime with Admiral Phillips of MARAD

    The State of American Maritime with Admiral Phillips of MARAD
    Mar 27 2024
    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 the workforce - How the Jones Act supports American national and economic security - America's maritime future The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
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    45 mins
  • Dredging America with Bill Doyle

    Dredging America with Bill Doyle
    Feb 12 2024
    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 recapitalization of the American dredging fleet. - What the US Army Corps of Engineers and dredging contractors do with beneficial dredged material The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
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    20 mins
  • How does the Jones Act Support America's Sea Services? - Mike Stevens, CEO of the Navy League

    How does the Jones Act Support America's Sea Services? - Mike Stevens, CEO of the Navy League
    Jan 11 2024
    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 Jones Act for our national security and sealift capabilities - What Stevens would tell critics of the men and women of American Maritime - How he sees the Navy expanding its operations and capabilities over the next decade and beyond The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
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    36 mins