and Puerto Rico
prices or cost of living and provides positive
impact on island’s economy
american security.
security, economic security and the men and women
of American maritime.
maritime
U.S. domestic maritime industry, a pillar of our nation‘s
economic, national, and homeland security.
maritime
jobs in the maritime industry.
the jones act
strategy of the United States.
Homeland Security
America’s national security depends on safe domestic waterways and common-sense domestic commerce practice on U.S.-flag vessels.
Economic Security
America’s domestic maritime industry is responsible for nearly 650,000 jobs and more than $150 billion in annual economic output.
National Security
The Department of Defense recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong domestic shipbuilding industry.
40
THOUSANDAMERICAN VESSELS BUILT IN
AMERICAN SHIPYARDS
650
THOUSANDSUSTAINED AMERICAN
JOBS
41
BILLIONIN LABOR
COMPENSATION
154
BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
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