This week, we're discussing Maritime Security Program, MARAD Title XI, and Espionage. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates.

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This week on Maritime in America, co-hosts Aaron Smith, Ashley Smith, and Angelle Johnson are joined by two of the maritime industry's sharpest advocates: Matt Paxton, President of the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), and Paula Zorensky, SCA's Vice President.

If OMSA represents the vessel owners, SCA represents the shipyards, and this conversation lays out why the two halves of this industry can't be separated. Matt and Paula pull back the curtain on how a trade association actually works in Washington, from Matt's years on the Senate Commerce Committee writing Coast Guard authorization bills, to Paula's deep dive into appropriations and the CBP letter ruling process most people have never heard of but should.

Topics covered:

• How a Senate Commerce Committee staffer actually gets a bill done
• Why shipbuilding capacity is a "chicken and egg" problem, not a shipyard problem
• The real, on-the-ground impact of Jones Act waivers on tankers, mariners, and investment
• Why military and commercial shipbuilding are one industrial base, not two separate worlds
• The Maritime Action Plan, the Ships for America Act, and what "whole of government" actually means for this industry
• How SCA and OMSA work together (and why that partnership matters more than ever)

This is a conversation for anyone who wants to understand what's actually behind the headlines about American shipbuilding, and why the decisions being made today will shape the industry in 2030 and beyond.

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🔗 Learn more about the Shipbuilders Council of America: https://shipbuildersusa.org/

🔗 Learn more about OMSA: https://offshoremarine.org/

This week, we're discussing Election Predictions, MSIB 04-26, and Updates. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates.

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This week, we're discussing Waiver Requests, Naval Shipbuilding in Foreign Yards, and USCG Reporting Changes. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates.

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This week, we're discussing Offshore Wind Settlements and Offshore Oil Supply. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates.

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This week, we're discussing Inspections, Foreign Vessels, Cybersecurity and Risk Framework. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates.

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This week, we're discussing Takeaways from the USCG and Maritime Transportation Roundtable. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates.

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In light of the recent news surrounding the possible waiver extension, the conversation around the Jones Act has never been more important. In this episode of Maritime in America, Bloomberg Government transportation reporter Zach Williams offers an outside perspective on the current Jones Act waiver, possibilities of an extension, the future of U.S. shipbuilding, and how Washington views America's maritime industry. One message is clear: if the maritime industry doesn't tell its story, others will tell it for us. From protecting American jobs and national security to strengthening our domestic maritime workforce, advocacy matters now more than ever. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the policies shaping the future of U.S. maritime.

Maritime News Sources Zach Recommends:

📰 Cato Institute

📰 American Maritime Partnership

📰 Maritime Administration (MARAD)

📰 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

📰 Bloomberg News

📰 The New York Times

📰 FreightWaves

❗️CALLING ALL U.S. MARINERS: With the news of a possible waiver extension, it is critical we amplify your voices. If you are against the waiver extension, we urge you to share how the Jones Act supports you and your fellow mariners. No script, just real stories from real American mariners.

Share your story: https://vocalvideo.com/c/offshore-marine-service-association-2g5joixv

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This week, we're discussing Coast Guard mission and responsibilities, aviation incidents and lessons, and long-term industry capability and strategic planning. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates.

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This week, we're discussing USCG Commercial Vessel Program, Highlighting Talent Industry, & Neglect of the Offshore Sector. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates.

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