There are some who would say that Alcalde & Fay and "maritime" are synonymous. After all, we've been representing the interests of the cruise lines, maritime industry and some of our nation's largest seaports for over 30 years.

Have those interests changed? Certainly we live by different rules today and must constantly balance the free flow of commerce with the sensitive needs of homeland security. That's when three decades of experience can make a difference.

Some of the maritime interests of our clients include:

• port security
• port improvement and expansion
• maritime domain awareness
• vessel operation
• maritime health and safety regulations
• environmental stewardship
• intermodal connections
• international laws and uniformity
• visa entry requirements
• and commercial infrastructure … to name a few.

For 30 years, Alcalde & Fay's Maritime Practice Group has nurtured relationships with decision makers on Capitol Hill as well as at the U.S. Departments of State, Transportation and Agriculture; the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission; the Environmental Protection Agency and the Center for Disease Control; Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Customs Bureau -- not to mention the Department of Homeland Security.

Name a Washington entity, and if it has anything to do with cruise lines or national or international maritime issues, Alcalde & Fay has a long-standing working relationship with its leadership and decision makers.

Alcalde & Fay offers you the highest level of congressional and regulatory expertise and the deepest knowledge of maritime issues. If you're looking for the best in maritime representation, then you're looking for Alcalde & Fay.