Always Ready. Always Present. Ad Shows How Mariners Put America First
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[By:\u00a0American Maritime Partnership]<\/p>\n
The\u00a0American Maritime Partnership<\/a>\u00a0(AMP) \u2013 the voice of the American maritime industry \u2013 today launched a new ad \u2013 \u00a0 \u201cAlways Ready. Always Present.<\/a>\u201d \u2013 a patriotic tribute to the American mariners and vessels who power U.S. national, homeland, and economic security.\u00a0<\/p>\n The ad campaign will run on cable television in Washington, D.C., and on digital channels, in partnership with trade association partners, the\u00a0American Waterways Operators<\/a>, which advocates for the nation\u2019s tugboat, towboat and barge industry, and the\u00a0Transportation Institute<\/a>, which is dedicated to maritime research, education and promotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n The ad campaign comes as President Donald J. Trump and bipartisan leaders in the 119th Congress have prioritized strengthening the United States\u2019 shipbuilding and shipping industries.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cA secure America starts on our waters,\u201d the ad proclaims. \u201cAlways ready. Always present.\u201d<\/p>\n Under the Jones Act, all vessels shipping goods from point to point in the United States must be American-owned, American-crewed, American-built, and flying the American flag. The video, filmed aboard the\u00a0El Coqu\u00ed<\/em>\u00a0in Puerto Rico and across ports and waterways nationwide, captures real captains, crew members, and shipbuilders who embody the commitment and reliability that help put America first.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOur mariners are always on watch, from our shores and shipyards to America\u2019s waterways and deep-sea trade lanes. This ad is a celebration of their service and a reminder that America\u2019s strength on the water must never be taken for granted,\u201d\u00a0said American Maritime Partnership President Jennifer Carpenter. \u201cCongress and the Trump Administration continue to stand with the men and women of American Maritime. This campaign is a powerful reminder of why. We urge policymakers to continue to invest in American ships and American jobs to secure this great nation\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAlways Ready. Always Present.<\/a>\u201d underscores that in times of peace, crisis, or conflict, Jones Act mariners are always there to help protect the homeland, strengthen our domestic supply chains, and ensure U.S. self-reliance.\u00a0<\/p>\n The ad campaign aims to educate lawmakers, policymakers, and the public on the essential importance of the Jones Act and America\u2019s domestic fleet.<\/p>\n Watch \u201cAlways Ready. Always Present.<\/a>\u201c<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t
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