U.S.-flag industry welcomes nomination of Ann Phillips to lead Maritime Administration

The following is excerpted from an article released October 18 by the American Maritime Partnership, a coalition of which American Maritime Officers Service is a member and which American Maritime Officers supports, on the nomination of Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, USN (Ret.), to serve as administrator of the Maritime Administration at the United States Department of Transportation.

"The American Maritime Partnership congratulates Admiral Phillips on her nomination to lead the Maritime Administration, which plays a critical role in supporting our defense readiness, the domestic maritime fleet and hard-working American mariners throughout the world. We look forward to a swift Senate confirmation process, so we can begin working with Admiral Phillips to strengthen American maritime in support of our homeland and national security," said President of the American Maritime Partnership Mike Roberts.

Admiral Phillips is currently serving as Special Assistant to the Governor for Coastal Adaptation and Protection for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Previously, she served nearly 31 years on active duty in the United States Navy, retiring as a Rear Admiral.