A Conversation with Congressman John Rutherford on the Importance of the American Maritime Workforce for American Security

In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we are honored to welcome Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL-04) to the show. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic where American mariners continue to work around the clock to deliver vital goods and products, Rep. Rutherford reflects on the importance of domestic maritime capabilities to U.S. national security and the economic benefits it drives to the Jacksonville region and communities nationwide. Other topics include the work underway to modernize the nation's training fleet and importance of maintaining military sealift capabilities.

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The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime. This podcast is made possible by the support of the American Maritime Partnership.