05/23/2026
On May 22, National Maritime Day marks the anniversary of the U.S. maritime industry's inception, recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of America's Merchant Marines, and often honors notable vessels and seafarers pivotal to the nation's history. At Couch Aggregates, our operations leverage smaller push tugs to transport substantial quantities of aggregate material - approximately 12,000 tons at a time - across multiple states along the rivers, appreciating the maritime lifestyle's demands. We acknowledge the diligence of mariners and express gratitude for their hard work on this day.
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While the holiday commemorates a transatlantic event, U.S. maritime industry encompasses nearly every state in the nation with workers transporting vessels on lakes, rivers, and oceans. Employment opportunities aren't limited to shipyards either. The maritime industry also calls for workers with expertise in fishing, aquaculture, processing, diving, and transportation, just to name a few.
