User:USAMaritime/USA Maritime



USA Maritime is a coalition of carriers and maritime unions committed to promoting and protecting the U.S. Maritime Industry. The Coalition and its members work together to educate policy makers, the media and the public about issues impacting the U.S. flag merchant marine and maritime industry.

The Coalition was formed in 2009 among U.S. flag ocean carriers, unions, and union-management associations concerned with the preservation and vitality of the U.S. merchant fleet. Specifically, the Coalition stood-up in response to various threats, primarily from shipper agencies and interests, to programs subject to U.S. cargo preference requirements. Initially, the Coalition focused upon the support of U.S. humanitarian assistance programs, especially the Food for Peace Program administered by USAID. Subsequently, the Coalition expanded into the support of other programs subject to cargo preference, including programs administered by the U.S. Department of Energy and the http://www.exim.gov/.

Members include


 * America Cargo Transport Corp.
 * American Maritime Congress
 * American Maritime Officers (AMO)
 * American Maritime Officers Service (AMOS)
 * APL Ltd.
 * Central Gulf Lines Inc.
 * Hapag-Lloyd AG
 * International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots
 * Liberty Maritime Corporation
 * Maersk Line Limited
 * Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA)
 * Marine Institute for Research and Industrial Development (MIRAID)
 * Seafarers International Union (SIU)
 * Transportation Institute
 * Sailors’ Union of the Pacific
 * United Maritime Group
 * Waterman Steamship Corporation