The U.S. is embarking on a sweeping maritime revival, injecting billions into a shipbuilding industry that has struggled for years to keep pace with China’s naval expansion and America’s growing operational demands worldwide. Matthew Paxton, the president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, said the nation’s shipyards are underutilized in the private sector for surface […]
At the Hudson Institute’s panel on “How Congress Can Rebuild U.S. Shipbuilding and Boost Maritime Security,” SCA President, Matthew Paxton, emphasized the urgency of turning legislation like the SHIPS Act into real action. Congress must invest in the workforce, modernize infrastructure, and fully leverage America’s shipbuilding capabilities. “We have an industrial base that’s here — […]
Six-Figure Campaign Underscores U.S. Shipyards’ Capacity to Build and Repair the Domestic Fleet in America WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, today launched a new ad campaign – “We Stand Ready” – to highlight the capacity and commitment of America’s shipyards and […]
WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) today lauded the awarding of more than $6.2 million of federal grant funds to six of its member shipyards as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) 2022 small shipyard grant program. “Our domestic and national security is built on the foundation of strong […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 100 executives from around the U.S. marine industry sent a letter to U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), U.S. Representative Garret Graves (R-LA), and U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) proudly endorsing and thanking the trio for introducing S. 3705/H.R. 6728, the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act (AOWFA). The letter began, […]
WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, issued the following statement in support of Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and cosponsors Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-03), on introducing the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act. “The Shipbuilders Council of America […]
‘Building Back Better’ Will Require the Maritime Industry By Ben Bordelon April 09, 2021 The U.S. maritime industry is resilient, and as the backbone of America’s national and economic security, has delivered despite significant trials from natural disasters to foreign conflict. However, 2020 brought unprecedented challenge. Reduced demand and the increased operational costs that have […]
America’s shipyards need skilled workers– our national security depends on it. Read the article HERE.
WASHINGTON – Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) president Matthew Paxton and chairman Ben Bordelon today issued the following statements regarding the ‘Buy American’ Executive Order signed by President Joe Biden. “The ‘Buy American’ Executive Order issued today by President Biden will prioritize American innovation, ingenuity and craftsmanship that are pivotal to our national and economic security. Essential […]
President’s “Made in America” executive order advocates for 100-year-old U.S. maritime law Monday, January 25, 2021 President Joe Biden asserted “strong support” for the Jones Act as part of a “Made in America” executive order he plans to sign on Monday. “The President will continue to be a strong advocate for the Jones Act and […]