Offshore Marine Service Association

06/15/2026

Feel like Asian shipyards need a leg up?
Think foreign mariners deserve more U.S. work?
Shouldn’t European shipowners get more opportunities?

If so, you’re going to love waivers.

06/15/2026

We’re proud to see the American maritime workforce centered on the national stage.

On Friday, NewsNation and Elizabeth Vargas Reports featured McAllister Towing, a fifth-generation American company whose mariners help keep our ports moving every day, for their American Made special series in honor of America 250.

Hearing the stories directly from the people behind the work is a powerful reminder that maritime policy isn't just about vessels, it's about jobs, families, communities, and the skilled American workforce that powers our industry.

OMSA was proud to connect NewsNation with McAllister Towing to help bring this story to life and showcase the people behind one of America's most essential industries. We appreciate their commitment to highlighting our industry and are grateful for the opportunity to help elevate the voices of the maritime workforce, and a company that has made such a lasting impact on our nation's waterways.

Watch the full segment:

NewsNation’s Jessice Kartalija takes a look at McAllister Towing, a...

06/12/2026

We stand with Manuel. Do you?

Every time a Jones Act waiver is used, it takes work away jobs from American maritime workers and puts it in the hands of low-cost foreign crews. That means decreased income for U.S. mariners, less support for their families, and fewer dollars flowing back into our communities.

It's time to protect American maritime jobs, and stand behind the men and women who keep our industry moving.

Join us in the fight to end the waiver. Share your story and tell us why the Jones Act matters to you: https://vocalvideo.com/c/offshore-marine-service-association-2g5joixv

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 This week, on the Offshore Briefing we’re discussing the influence of big business groups, and what's really at stake for American mariners, shipyards, and national security due to the current waiver.

Join us ever Friday for a candid conversation on one of the most important issues facing the U.S. maritime industry today.

🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/DAW4eOgF-uE
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18VNNoQQuM97w85IRyppPp?si=e9cb4dc7888c4b7d&nd=1&dlsi=8006a28dbaaf421b
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maritime-in-america/id1811211688

Visit us on http://offshoremarine.org for more information about the Offshore Marine Service Association.

06/10/2026

Disaster shouldn’t be a profit opportunity. Yet waiver vessels with low‑cost foreign crews are running routes to chase crisis‑driven prices while American mariners are being shut out.

That’s a system looking the other way.

Not us. Stop the waivers. Show your support by recording a short video. Link in bio. https://vocalvideo.com/c/offshore-marine-service-association-2g5joixv

06/09/2026

Maritime in America welcomes guest, John D. McCown 🇺🇸

In this special edition of Maritime in America, Aaron Smith, Ashley Smith, and Angelle Johnson sit down with shipping expert John McCown to discuss the ongoing Jones Act waiver and what it means for American maritime industries. As former President and CEO of Trailer Bridge, founder of Blue Alpha Capital, and Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy, McCown brings decades of experience and a data-driven perspective to one of the most talked-about issues in shipping today.

Together, the group examines whether recent Jones Act waivers have achieved their intended goals, the economic realities behind domestic and foreign-flag shipping, and the broader impacts on fuel prices, U.S. maritime jobs, supply chains, and national security. The conversation explores the facts, data, and long-term consequences shaping the future of America's maritime industry.

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders and professionals shaping maritime in America.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18VNNoQ...
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ShSBMV

Visit us at offshoremarine.org for more information about the Offshore Marine Service Association.

06/08/2026

California continues to receive the largest share of Jones Act waivers, with 25% of all waived voyages occurring between California ports.

This trend isn’t the result of a lack of American maritime capability, it reflects years of underinvestment in refinery and energy infrastructure.

Every time a waiver is used, American Mariners lose work. It's time to protect our workers, and investments.

Learn more about the impact of the Jones Act waiver: https://youtu.be/lKi6s1zGsoA?si=eMeg2weEp_Sv6krl

06/08/2026

Get on board. No more waivers. Show your support by recording a short video. Link in bio.

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

06/05/2026

For more than a year our podcast, Maritime in America, has been dedicated to sharing the stories, voices, and perspectives of the men and women who keep the American maritime industry moving.

The current Jones Act waiver threatens American maritime jobs by replacing hardworking U.S. mariners with foreign crews, putting the long-term strength of our industry at risk.

Now more than ever, the voices of our American mariners matter.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support this mission of ensuring their stories are heard. Together, we can stand up for American mariners and help protect the future of the U.S. maritime industry.

06/03/2026

🇺🇸 We support the Jones Act, because the Jones Act supports our American Mariners.

Every foreign mariner used through the Jones Act waiver is a job taken away from an American mariner today and a lost opportunity for the future of our industry.

Protect American jobs, American vessels, and American investment.