Three-day workshop brings together industry and government leaders to build consensus on U.S. maritime policy and the future of the U.S. maritime industry
(WASHINGTON D.C.) ABS helped bring together industry and government leaders for a U.S. Maritime Strategy Workshop to help stakeholders align on key policy and commercial priorities.
Third workshops
This was the third in a series of workshops organized to inform a U.S. national maritime strategy and was done in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Office of Senator Mark Kelly and Office of U.S. Representative Michael Waltz.
Number of challenges
The U.S. maritime industry faces a number of challenges including economic competitiveness, erosion of shipbuilding and sustainment capacity, supply chains and workforce development, and new pressures and opportunities associated with energy transition and maritime decarbonization initiatives.
Effective action
For government to take informed and effective action, key decision makers need credible input and recommendations with multi-stakeholder support and a phased framework for guiding investment decisions.
Strategy decisions
The workshop included key comments from ABS Chairman Christopher Wiernicki, MFC Chairman Daniel Maffei, Senator Mark Kelly, and Representative Michael Waltz. The findings from the workshop will help inform a broad range of U.S. maritime policy, legislation, and strategy decisions from government and industry.
About ABS
ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design and construction.
Focused on safe and practical application of advanced technologies and digital solutions, ABS works with industry and clients to develop accurate and cost-effective compliance, optimized performance and operational efficiency for marine and offshore assets.
About the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission(FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.
Its mission is to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S. economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices.
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