WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, today honored Rep. John Garamendi (CA-03) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award during this year’s annual membership meeting. The Award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded more than $7 million to ten members of the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) this week. Through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, MARAD annually provides federal grants to support capital improvements and employee training projects at small shipyards across the United States. SCA applauds […]
‘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 […]
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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 […]
Pete Buttigieg, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Transportation, has voiced his support for the Jones Act, a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States. Buttigieg’s comments came in response to questioning by Sen. Maria Cantwell (Dem.-Wash.) during a nearly three-hour confirmation hearing held by the Senate Commerce, […]
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“Excellence in Safety” and “Improvement in Safety” Awards Given Annually to Shipyards that Advance Safety and Accident Prevention WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, today announced the 2020 annual shipyard safety awards. SCA honors shipbuilding and repair organizations with the “Excellence in Safety” Award and […]