05/22/2026
Happy National Maritime Day!
Today our nation honors the men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine — the professionals who keep America's commerce flowing and our economy moving. This day also reminds us of the sacrifice of our WWII Merchant Mariners, who suffered a higher casualty rate than any branch of the U.S. armed forces. More than 9,000 gave their lives delivering the fuel, food, and troops that won the war. Today's American mariners stand on the foundation they built.
To our Harbor Towing crews serving aboard the MV JIMMY BAER, MV PAMELA ANN, and MV WENDY C, — THANK YOU !!. Thank you for the skill, the seamanship, and the pride you bring to this work every single day. Thank you for the long hours, watches stood in heat, cold, and adverse weather, not to mention the missed time with your families. You are the heart of this company.
We also want to recognize the Jones Act — America's original "America First" law. Since 1920, it has ensured that goods moving between U.S. ports travel on American-built, American-owned, American-crewed vessels. It protects our mariners, our jobs, our shipyards, and our national security.
To every U.S. Merchant Mariner sailing today — fair winds, following seas, and our deepest thanks.
