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- [2026 SCA Winter Membership Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/2026-sca-winter-membership-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The notebook for the 2026 SCA Winter Membership Meeting is now available to download and review. Download the notebook here.
- [SCA Summary | Conferenced FY26 National Defense Authorization Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/budget-alert/sca-summary-fy2026-conferenced-ndaa-2/) - December 9, 2025 On Sunday, Congressional leaders released a compromise version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), kickstarting a process that could see the legislation come up for a vote later this week. The bill is the result of weeks of negotiations between the House and Senate Armed Services committees, congressional leaders and
- [FMMS INDP - September 2025 Presentations](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/fmms-indp-september-2025-presentations/)
- [SCA Summary | House FY2026 Coast Guard Authorization Bill](https://shipbuildersusa.org/budget-alert/sca-summary-fy2026-house-uscg-authorization/) - SCA Summary 2025 Coast Guard Authorization
- [SCA Summary | FY2026 SASC NDAA](https://shipbuildersusa.org/budget-alert/sca-summary-fy2026-sasc-ndaa-2/) - The Senate Armed Services Committee considered its version of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act during the week of July 7 in a closed-door session. The full Senate must consider the legislation, though there is no formal timeline for doing so. The formal filing of the bill, though, will allow Senate leadership to bring the
- [2025 SCA Fall Membership Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/2025-sca-fall-membership-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The notebook for the 2025 SCA Fall Membership Meeting is now available. Click here to download the Notebook
- [SCA Summary | FY2026 House NDAA](https://shipbuildersusa.org/budget-alert/sca-summary-fy2026-house-ndaa/) - Explore the key provisions of the House Armed Services Committee's defense legislation, including shipbuilding investments and strategic reform initiatives.
- [Washington Times: U.S. Launches Maritime Buildup to Counter China’s Naval Dominance](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/washington-times-u-s-launches-maritime-buildup-to-counter-chinas-naval-dominance/) - 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
- [Hudson Institute Panel: “How Congress Can Rebuild U.S. Shipbuilding and Boost Maritime Security”](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/hudson-institute-panel-how-congress-can-rebuild-u-s-shipbuilding-and-boost-maritime-security/) - 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 —
- [‘We Stand Ready’ Ad Campaign Shows American Shipbuilders Can Deliver the Fleet of the Future](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/we-stand-ready-ad-campaign-shows-american-shipbuilders-can-deliver-the-fleet-of-the-future/) - 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
- [Shipbuilders Council of America recognizes 14 US shipyards with safety awards](https://www.workboat.com/shipbuilders-council-of-america-recognizes-14-us-shipyards-with-safety-awards)
- [Full Steam Ahead: SHIPS for America Act Garners Wave of Industry Endorsements](https://gcaptain.com/full-steam-ahead-ships-for-america-act-garners-wave-of-industry-endorsements/)
- [Command of the sea: can Trump make America build ships again?](https://www.fdiintelligence.com/content/d5c21fa0-b481-4e92-b35e-6b49aeeb6887)
- [Trump sends DOGE to review the Navy](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/09/shipbuilding-doge-executive-order-00283055)
- [Trump signs executive order aimed at providing boon to American shipbuilders](https://breakingdefense.com/2025/04/trump-signs-executive-order-aimed-at-providing-boon-to-american-shipbuilders/)
- [Trump Signs Executive Order to Strengthen U.S. Shipbuilding](https://maritime-executive.com/article/trump-signs-executive-order-to-strengthen-u-s-shipbuilding)
- [Shipping giant’s $20 bln investment signals turnaround for US shipbuilding; sources](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/cma-cgms-20-bln-investment-signals-turnaround-for-us-shipbuilding-sources/)
- [Trump pledges shipbuilding revival, special tax incentives for US yards](https://www.workboat.com/trump-pledges-shipbuilding-revival-special-tax-incentives-for-us-yards)
- [Trump Orders New White House Shipbuilding Office Amid Rising China Maritime Do](https://gcaptain.com/trump-orders-new-white-house-shipbuilding-office-amid-rising-china-maritime-dominance/)
- [Kelly SHIPS for America Act press conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXFzUsv53RQ)
- [Wisconsin shipbuilders hopeful new federal shipbuilding office will provide economic boost](https://fox11online.com/news/local/wisconsin-shipbuilders-hopeful-new-federal-shipbuilding-office-will-provide-economic-boost-fincantieri-marinette-marine-congress-address-speech-president-donald-trump)
- [Trump order could revive Virginia shipbuilding](https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_491ac40a-a0f7-433a-9f27-8718a00fcb3e.html)
- [WATCH: At Capitol Hill Press Conference, Kelly Announces Bipartisan SHIPS for America Act to Boost American Shipbuilding, Strengthen US Economy and National Security](https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watch-at-capitol-hill-press-conference-kelly-announces-bipartisan-ships-for-america-act-to-boost-american-shipbuilding-strengthen-us-economy-and-national-security/)
- [Lawmakers Echo Trump’s Aims With Bill to Revive U.S. Shipbuilding](https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawmakers-echo-trumps-aims-with-bill-to-revive-u-s-shipbuilding-37e899d4?mod=djemlogistics_h)
- [INDP @ SNA 2025 Materials](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/indp-sna-2025-materials/)
- [Know the Facts: Jones Act + Puerto Rico](https://shipbuildersusa.org/videos/know-the-facts-jones-act-puerto-rico-30/)
- [Know the Facts: Jones Act + Puerto Rico](https://shipbuildersusa.org/videos/know-the-facts-jones-act-puerto-rico-15/)
- [2024 SCA Fall Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/2024-sca-fall-meeting-notebook-now-available-2/) - The notebook for the 2024 SCA Fall Meeting is now available. CLICK HERE to download the notebook.
- [2024 SCA Spring Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/2024-sca-spring-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The notebook for the 2024 SCA Spring Meeting is now available. CLICK HERE to download the notebook.
- [2024 NSRIC Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/2024-nsric-notebook-now-available/) - Download the Notebook HERE.
- [SCA PAC DONATION PAGE](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/sca-pac-donation-page/) - About the Shipbuilders Council of America Political Action Committee (SCA PAC) The SCA PAC is our national Political Action Committee for SCA members. It is regulated by Federal campaign finance laws and is funded solely through voluntary contributions donated by SCA members, staff and their families. SCA PAC helps support SCA’s work to advocate for
- [2024 SCA Winter Membership Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/2024-sca-winter-membership-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The notebook for the 2024 SCA Winter Membership Meeting is now available. CLICK HERE to download the notebook
- [SCA Announces Industry Partners Committee Leadership](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/sca-announces-industry-partners-committee-leadership/) - SCA's Partners Committee recently welcomed two new chairs. Mark Haller, Owner & President of TriTec MFG, will replace Rob Stuardi of American Equity Underwriters as the SCA Industry Partner Chairman. Replacing Mr. Haller as Industry Partner Vice Chairman is John Rhatigan, Chairman of the Board at Marine Machinery Association. The SCA Partners Committee is charged with
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Announces Board of Directors Leadership](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-of-america-announces-board-of-directors-leadership/) - Taking the Helm are New Chair, Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Repair and Vice Chair, President of General Dynamics NASSCO, David Carver. WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, today announced its new Board of Directors leadership and the incoming chairs
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Announces  Kevin Terry as Senior Defense Advisor](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/shipbuilders-council-of-america-announces-kevin-terry-as-senior-defense-advisor/) - WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, today announced Kevin Terry as Senior Defense Advisor, overseeing the organization’s national ship repair and security, as well as the industry workforce development and education initiatives. Mr. Terry is set to assume the role from Frank
- [U.S. Shipbuilders Praise the Election of  U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/u-s-shipbuilders-praise-the-election-of-u-s-house-speaker-mike-johnson/) - SCA President: “His unwavering support for the state of Louisiana and the entire U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair industry on the House Armed Services Committee previews the same demonstrated leadership he will provide to our country.” WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry,
- [2023 SCA Fall Membership Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/2023-sca-fall-membership-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The notebook for the 2023 Shipbuilders Council of America Fall Membership Meeting is now available. CLICK HERE to download the notebook >
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Announces  Annual Safety Awards for 2023](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-of-america-announces-annual-safety-awards-for-2023/) - Winning Shipyards Received Award for Excellence in Safety, Award for Improvement in Safety, and Award for Significant Safety Achievement WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, today announced its yearly member safety awards for 2023. The awards are given to deserving members of
- [2023 SCA Spring Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/2023-sca-spring-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The notebook for the 2023 Shipbuilders Council of America Spring Membership Meeting is now available. CLICK HERE to download the notebook >
- [2023 SCA Winter Membership Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/uncategorized/2023-sca-winter-membership-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The 2023 SCA Winter Membership Meeting Notebook is now available. Download the notebook HERE >
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Names  Frank Collins Senior Defense Advisor](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-of-america-names-frank-collins-senior-defense-advisor/) - WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, today announced Frank Collins as Senior Defense Advisor, overseeing the organization’s national ship repair and security, as well as the industry workforce development and education initiatives. Frank Collins is an accomplished strategic business consultant with over
- [2022 SCA Fall Membership Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/2022-sca-fall-membership-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The 2022 SCA Fall Membership Meeting Notebook is now available. Download the notebook HERE >
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Applauds America’s Shipyards Receiving 2022 Maritime Administration’s Small Shipyard Grants](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-of-america-applauds-americas-shipyards-receiving-2022-maritime-administrations-small-shipyard-grants/) - 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
- [Shipbuilders Council Announces 2022 Shipyard Safety Awards](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-announces-2022-shipyard-safety-awards/) - “Excellence in Safety,” “Improvement in Safety” and “Significance in Safety Achievement” 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 2022 Annual Shipyard Safety Awards. SCA recognized a total of 15 U.S. shipyards and
- [2022 SCA Spring Membership Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/2022-sca-spring-membership-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - The 2022 SCA Spring Membership Meeting Notebook is now available. Download the notebook HERE.
- [NSRIC 2022 Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/homepage/nsric-2022-notebook-now-available/) - You can download the notebook HERE
- [More Than 100 U.S. Employers and Unions Sign Letter in Support of American Offshore Worker Fairness Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/more-than-100-u-s-employers-and-unions-sign-letter-in-support-of-american-offshore-worker-fairness-act/) - 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,
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Issues Statement of Support for Bipartisan American Offshore Worker Fairness Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-of-america-issues-statement-of-support-for-bipartisan-american-offshore-worker-fairness-act/) - 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
- [The Notebook for the 2022 SCA Winter Membership Meeting is Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/reports/the-notebook-for-the-2022-sca-winter-membership-meeting-is-now-available/) - CLICK HERE to download the notebook.
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Issues Statement  on FY22 National Defense Authorization Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-of-america-issues-statement-on-fy22-national-defense-authorization-act/) - Implores Congress and Biden Administration to Pass Long Term Funding Bills WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) - representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, issued the following statement applauding the Congress passing and President Biden signing the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act into law. Below is a quote attributable to Matthew Paxton, SCA President:
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Issues Statement of Support for Sen. Shelby’s Amendment to the  Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-of-america-issues-statement-of-support-for-sen-shelbys-amendment-to-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-act-of-2021/) - WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, today issued the following statement in support of Senator Richard Shelby’s (R-Ala.) recently filed Amendment 2535 to the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021. "America's shipyards are a national asset, critical to our nation's infrastructure
- [SCA Issues Letter to Senate in Support of Amendment 2535](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/sca-issues-letter-to-senate-in-support-of-amendment-2535/) - 20 F Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 202-737-3234 Fax: 202-737-0264 www.shipbuildersusa.org Thursday, August 5, 2021 Honorable Charles Schumer Honorable Mitch McConnell Senate
- [NEW REPORT:  U.S. Shipyards Contribute Nearly $2 Billion to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Economies](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/new-report-u-s-shipyards-contribute-nearly-2-billion-to-pennsylvania-new-jersey-and-delaware-economies/) - Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visits Philly Shipyard, Inc. Discusses Critical Role of U.S. Shipbuilding to Jobs and Regional Economic Growth PHILADELPHIA – A bipartisan congressional delegation of nine U.S. Representatives visiting Philly Shipyard, Inc., today highlighted the role that the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry plays in our national, domestic and economic security. Citing a
- [THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE U.S. SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR INDUSTRY BY THE STATE OF DELAWARE](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/the-economic-impact-of-the-u-s-shipbuilding-repair-industry-by-the-state-of-delaware/) - Delaware is a contributor of jobs, labor compensation, and value added related to the shipbuilding and repair industry in the nation. There are over 420 jobs as a result of domestic shipbuilding and repair in the State of Delaware. The contribution to GDP in the State is over $60 million annually. Nationally, the domestic
- [THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE U.S. SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/the-economic-impact-of-the-u-s-shipbuilding-repair-industry-in-the-state-of-new-jersey/) - New Jersey is a contributor of jobs, labor compensation, and value added related to the shipbuilding and repair industry in the nation. There are over 7,640 jobs as a result of domestic shipbuilding and repair in the State of New Jersey. The contribution to GDP in the State is over $864 million annually. Nationally,
- [THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE U.S. SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR INDUSTRY BY THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/the-economic-impact-of-the-u-s-shipbuilding-repair-industry-by-the-state-of-pennsylvania/) - Pennsylvania is a contributor of jobs, labor compensation, and value added related to the shipbuilding and repair industry in the nation. There are over 7,870 jobs as a result of domestic shipbuilding and repair in the State of Pennsylvania. The contribution to GDP in the State is over $860 million annually. Nationally, the domestic
- [Shipbuilders Council Announce 2021 Shipyard Safety Awards](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-announce-2021-shipyard-safety-awards/) - “Excellence in Safety”, “Improvement in Safety”, and “Significant Safety Achievement” 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. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, today announced the recipients of its annual shipyard safety awards. SCA honors shipbuilding and repair
- [U.S. Senator Richard Shelby Receives Maritime Leadership Award, Shipbuilders Highest Honor](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/u-s-senator-richard-shelby-receives-maritime-leadership-award-shipbuilders-highest-honor/) - WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, today presented U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award. The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. “The American
- [Congressman John Garamendi Receives Shipbuilders Highest Honor - Maritime Leadership Award](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/congressman-john-garamendi-receives-shipbuilders-highest-honor-maritime-leadership-award/) - 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
- [U.S. Maritime Administration Awards over $7 Million as Part of the Small Shipyard Grant Program to Ten Members of the SCA](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/u-s-maritime-administration-awards-over-7-million-as-part-of-the-small-shipyard-grant-program-to-nine-members-of-the-sca/) - 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
- [SCA Chairman Ben Bordelon Authors Op-Ed on the Resiliency of the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/sca-chairman-ben-bordelon-authors-op-ed-on-the-resiliency-of-the-u-s-shipbuilding-industry/) - '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
- [INSIDE DEFENSE: Analysts credit aggressive Navy action with mitigating effects of COVID-19 on shipbuilding](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/inside-defense-analysts-credit-aggressive-navy-action-with-mitigating-effects-of-covid-19-on-shipbuilding/) - By Aidan Quigley / March 31, 2021 at 9:45 AM The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought dramatic changes to American manufacturing, and naval shipbuilding was no exception. Absenteeism rates at public and private shipyards skyrocketed. Supply chains slowed. Top officials and executives worried the pandemic would result in significant new delays for already troubled
- [GI Jobs: All Hands On Deck](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/gi-jobs-all-hands-on-deck/) - America's shipyards need skilled workers-- our national security depends on it. Read the article HERE.
- [2021 SCA Winter Meeting Notebook Now Available](https://shipbuildersusa.org/reports/2021-sca-winter-meeting-notebook-now-available/) - Click here to access the notebook.
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Statement on ‘Buy American’ Executive Order](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-of-america-statement-on-buy-american-executive-order/) - 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
- [Biden Underscores Support for Jones Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/biden-underscores-support-for-jones-act/) - 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
- [Biden's Transportation Secretary Pick Buttigieg Supports the Jones Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/bidens-transportation-secretary-pick-buttigieg-supports-the-jones-act/) - 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,
- [REPORT: China's Use of Maritime for Global Power Demands a Strong Commitment to American Maritime](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/report-chinas-use-of-maritime-for-global-power-demands-a-strong-commitment-to-american-maritime/) - Read the report here >
- [Shipbuilders Council Announces 2020 Shipyard Safety Awards](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/shipbuilders-council-announces-2020-shipyard-safety-awards/) - “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
- [Comprehensive Jones Act Study Finds No Effect on Cost of Living in Hawaii](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/comprehensive-jones-act-study-finds-no-effect-on-cost-of-living-in-hawaii/) - Ocean Freight Rates Declined Since 2008 Washington, DC – Economists from Boston based Reeve & Associates (Reeve) and Hawaii based TZ Economics have released a joint report, “The Impact of the Jones Act on Hawaii,” that concluded the Jones Act has no significant impact on the cost of living in Hawaii. In addition, the report found
- [U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan Earns Shipbuilders Highest Honor - The Maritime Leadership Award](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/u-s-senator-dan-sullivan-earns-shipbuilders-highest-honor-the-maritime-leadership-award/) - WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, today honored U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award. The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support of the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. “Throughout his entire career, Sen.
- [Maritime Administrator Mark H. Buzby Receives Shipbuilders Highest Honor - Maritime Leadership Award](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/maritime-administrator-mark-h-buzby-receives-shipbuilders-highest-honor-maritime-leadership-award/) - WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, today honored Maritime Administration (MARAD) Administrator Mark H. Buzby with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award during this year’s virtual advocacy meeting. The Award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support of the U.S. shipbuilding
- [SCA Announces New Board Leadership](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/sca-announces-new-board-leadership/) - Taking the Helm are New Chair, Ben Bordelon, president and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards and Vice Chair, Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Repair WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, today announced new board leadership. Taking over the helm of Chairman
- [Marine Economy in 2018 Grew Faster Than U.S. Overall](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/marine-economy-in-2018-grew-faster-than-u-s-overall/) - American ‘blue economy’ worth nearly $373 billion June 2, 2020 America’s marine economy, including goods and services, contributed about $373 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product in 2018 and grew faster than the nation’s economy as a whole, according to the marine economy statistics released today by two Department of Commerce agencies. “These statistics
- [American Maritime Workers Celebrated on Centennial of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/american-maritime-workers-celebrated-on-centennial-of-the-u-s-merchant-marine-act/) - Heroes of the American Maritime Industry Continue to Strengthen American Sovereignty and Security WASHINGTON — The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, joins military and defense leaders, Administration officials, bipartisan members of Congress from every state, and 650,000 men and women that work across the domestic maritime industry in celebrating and commemorating the
- [White House Proclamation on National Maritime Day, 2020](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/white-house-proclamation-on-national-maritime-day-2020/) - Proclamation on National Maritime Day, 2020 NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENSE Since the founding of our great Nation, we have relied on merchant mariners to deliver goods to market and strengthen our national security. On National Maritime Day, we recognize the United States Merchant Marine for all it does to facilitate our commerce and protect our
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- [Transportation Institute Reports Growth In Jones Act Generated Jobs](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/transportation-institute-reports-growth-in-jones-act-generated-jobs/)
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- [Crowley Maritime Takes Delivery of Second LNG-Powered ConRo Ship for U.S. Mainland-Puerto Rico Trade](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/crowley-maritime-takes-delivery-of-second-lng-powered-conro-ship-for-u-s-mainland-puerto-rico-trade/) - Hellenic Shipping News – 20 December 2018 Crowley Maritime Corp. has taken delivery of Taíno – the second of two of the world’s first combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) – from shipbuilder VT Halter Marine Inc., of Pascagoula, Miss. “I want to congratulate and thank all the men
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- [Trump Signs Waiver for Ship Idled for Violating Jones Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/trump-signs-waiver-for-ship-idled-for-violating-jones-act/) - Idaho Statesman (AP) – 6 December 2018 President Donald Trump has signed a waiver for a 264-foot (80.5 meter) fishing vessel stuck in a Washington state shipyard because it was built with too much foreign steel. The legislation offers a kind of conditional waiver, authorizing U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to revoke the
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- [American Maritime Commemorates Pearl Harbor Anniversary](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/american-maritime-commemorates-pearl-harbor-anniversary/) - American Maritime Partnership – 6 December 2018 The American maritime industry commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Japanese air raid on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor by honoring those who lost their lives on that fateful day, and highlighting the critical need for a robust American shipbuilding capacity to ensure for the
- [Washington Factory Trawler Idled for Violating the Jones Act Gets A Waiver Signed by Trump](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/washington-factory-trawler-idled-for-violating-the-jones-act-gets-a-waiver-signed-by-trump/) - Seattle Time – 5 December 2018 President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed legislation that includes a federal maritime law waiver for a $75 million fishing vessel stuck in a Washington state shipyard because it was built with too much foreign steel.
- [SCA - Shipbuilders Council of America](https://shipbuildersusa.org/videos/sca-shipbuilders-council-of-america/)
- [American Martime Partnership: Facts About the Jones Act](https://shipbuildersusa.org/videos/american-martime-partnership-facts-about-the-jones-act/) - Watch Video
- [NBBB Delivers for Linblad Expeditions](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/nbbb-delivers-for-linblad-expeditions/) - Marine Link – 13 November 2018 Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) was contracted by Lindblad Expeditions in December 2015, to construct two (2) new 100 guest passenger cruise vessels for exploratory cruising in Alaska; Baja, California; Pacific Northwest; Costa Rica & Panama, and Belize. Both vessels have joined the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. National Geographic Venture,
- [Nola Propeller Club Honors Scalise](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/nola-propeller-club-honors-scalise/) - The Waterways Journal – Frank McCormack – 2 November 2018 The New Orleans Propeller Club’s annual Maritime Person of the Year Gala celebrated House Majority Whip Steve Scale, the 60th recipient of the club’s annual award. Scalise then touched on issues related to the maritime industry with which he’s involved. First, he emphasized the importance
- [First Aloha-Class Ship Delivered To Matson](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/first-aloha-class-ship-delivered-to-matson/) - Work Boat – Kirk Moore – 1 November 2018 The Daniel K. Inouye, the first of four new dual-fuel container ships for the U.S. Pacific Jones Act trade, was delivered Wednesday to Honolulu-based Matson Inc. Christened June 30 at Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, the 854’, 50,794-dwt vessel has a capacity of 3,600 TEUs and 408 reefer
- [AWO’s Marian Weighs In On Post-Harvey Houston And The Inland Towboat Industry](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/awos-marian-weighs-in-on-post-harvey-houston-and-the-inland-towboat-industry/) - Marine Link – 31 October 2018 During their recent 2018 Fall Convention in Houston, the members of The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, heard from AWO Chairman and Houston resident Tom Marian, General Counsel at Buffalo Marine Service, Inc., who reflected on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane
- [Philly Shipyard Delivers First New Jones Act Boxship for Matson](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/philly-shipyard-delivers-first-new-jones-act-boxship-for-matson/) - The Maritime Executive – 31 October 2018 Philly Shipyard has formally delivered the boxship Daniel K. Inouye, the first of two Panamax container ships for Matson’s Hawaii trade. The Inouye, named after the late senator from Hawaii, is Philly Shipyard’s 29th hull in 20 years of operation. She is the largest container ship ever built
- [One Year After Hurricane Harvey, AWO Chairman Touts Houston Recovery; Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry Resiliency](https://shipbuildersusa.org/jones-act/one-year-after-hurricane-harvey-awo-chairman-touts-houston-recovery-tugboat-towboat-and-barge-industry-resiliency/) - Benzinga – 31 October 2018 During their recent 2018 Fall Convention in Houston, the members of The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, heard from AWO Chairman and Houston resident Tom Marian, General Counsel at Buffalo Marine Service, Inc., who reflected on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey
- [Cabotage Laws of the World](https://shipbuildersusa.org/reports/cabotage-laws-of-the-world/)
- [80% of World’s Coastlines of United Nations Maritime States Have Cabotage Laws](https://shipbuildersusa.org/reports/80-of-worlds-coastlines-of-united-nations-maritime-states-have-cabotage-laws/)
- [SCA Applauds U.S. Maritime Administration for Awarding More Than $20 Million to American Shipyards Through Small Shipyard Grant Program](https://shipbuildersusa.org/press-releases/sca-release-marad/)
- [Crowley Takes Delivery of First LNG-Powered Con-Ro Vessel](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/crowley-takes-delivery-of-first-lng-powered-con-ro-vessel-2/) - Seatrade Maritime News – 23 July 2018 Crowley Maritime Corp. announced that it has taken delivery of El Coquí, one of the world’s first combination container/roll on-roll off (con-ro) ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), from shipbuilder VT Halter Marine Inc. “This is a thrilling time for the US shipbuilding industry, as evolutions in LNG technology
- [The Jones Act and Puerto Rico Report finds Jones Act has no impact on retail prices or cost of living and provides positive impact on island’s economy](https://shipbuildersusa.org/reports/the-jones-act-and-puerto-rico-report-finds-jones-act-has-no-impact-on-retail-prices-or-cost-of-living-and-provides-positive-impact-on-islands-economy/)
- [Impact of the U.S. Jones Act on Puerto Rico](https://shipbuildersusa.org/reports/impact-of-the-u-s-jones-act-on-puerto-rico/) - The Jones Act: The Foundation of the U.S. Domestic Maritime Industry The Jones Act, section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S.C. § 883), has long been regarded as a cornerstone of U.S. maritime policy. The Jones Act governs the waterborne transportation of merchandise between two points in the United States, requiring
- [Southwest Shipyard LP Receives Two National Shipbuilders Safety Awards](https://shipbuildersusa.org/press-releases/sca-safety-awards-announcement-excellence-and-improvement-southwest-shipyard/)
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Honors U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin with the Maritime Leadership Award](https://shipbuildersusa.org/press-releases/sca-award-release-senator-baldwin/)
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Announces New Chairman and Vice Chairman, and New Safety Award at 2018 Annual Spring Meeting](https://shipbuildersusa.org/press-releases/2018-spring-meeting-press-release-chairman/)
- [American Maritime - Proudly American.](https://shipbuildersusa.org/videos/american-maritime-proudly-american/) - Watch Video
- [The Jones Act, a Century-Old Maritime Law, Proves Tough to Sink](https://shipbuildersusa.org/news/the-jones-act-a-century-old-maritime-law-proves-tough-to-sink/) - Washington Examiner – Diana Stancy Correll – 6 February 2018 Lawmakers and leaders of the maritime industry are rallying support for the Jones Act, a law intended to protect American shipping and maritime interests, as critics try to repeal or provide exemptions to the rule. Matthew Paxton, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, said
- [Shipbuilders Council of America Urge U.S. Department of Defense to Increase Stable and Predictable Funding for Navy Shipbuilding & Repair](https://shipbuildersusa.org/press-releases/sca-shipbuilders-support-wicker-and-kaine-in-block-grant-funding-calls/)
- [Venerable Jones Act Provides An Important Barrier To Terrorist Infiltration Of The Homeland](https://shipbuildersusa.org/reports/venerable-jones-act-provides-an-important-barrier-to-terrorist-infiltration-of-the-homeland/)
- [SCA President: (LAST NAME) Amendment Would Gut U.S. Shipbuilding Industrial Base & Threaten National Security](https://shipbuildersusa.org/press-releases/sca-oil-export-bill-statement/)

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- [Our Team](https://shipbuildersusa.org/about-us/our-team-2/) - What We Do and How We Do It As the national trade association for the U.S. shipyard industry, the mission of the Shipbuilders Council of America is to support and promote the American shipyard industry – including shipbuilders, ship repairers, and the associated supplier base – by providing strategic information and expertise for our membership
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- [Know Your Ship](https://shipbuildersusa.org/know-your-ship/) - Jobs and the Economy Republicans and Democrats alike have made U.S. economic and national security the cornerstone of their platforms and the shipbuilding and repair industry is proud to be a solid provider of family-waged American jobs that help support the nation’s industrial base. According to the U.S. Maritime Administration, the U.S. shipbuilding and repair
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- [2026 National Ship Repair Industry Conference (NSRIC)](https://shipbuildersusa.org/events/2026-national-ship-repair-industry-conference-nsric/) - NSRIC is the premier annual forum for the Surface Ship Repair and Maintenance industrial base to engage with key Government and Congressional stakeholders. The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) and five Ship Repair Associations from the Navy Fleet Concentration Areas jointly sponsor the annual National Ship Repair Industry Conference (NSRIC). This event is open to
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- [2026 Shipbuilders Council of America Winter Meeting](https://shipbuildersusa.org/events/2026-shipbuilders-council-of-america-winter-meeting/) - The 2026 SCA Winter General Membership Meeting will take place February 11-12, 2026. Please note this event is open to SCA Members only. If you are an SCA member, please reach out to the SCA staff for the registration information.
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- [2025 Shipbuilders Council of America Fall Membership Meeting](https://shipbuildersusa.org/events/2025-shipbuilders-council-of-america-fall-membership-meeting/) - The 2025 Shipbuilders Council of America Fall Membership Meeting will be held on October 1-2, 2025 in Seattle, WA. A link to register can be found HERE.
- [2025 Shipbuilders Council of America Summer Membership Meeting](https://shipbuildersusa.org/events/2025-shipbuilders-council-of-america-summer-membership-meeting/) - The 2024 Shipbuilders Council of America Spring Membership Meeting was held June 12-13, 2024 in Washington, D.C. This event is the premier forum for the gathering of the domestic shipbuilding and ship repair industrial base. All events will be held at the Adams and Reese office building at 20 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001.
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