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.
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THOUSANDAMERICAN VESSELS BUILT IN
AMERICAN SHIPYARDS
650
THOUSAND SUSTAINED AMERICAN
JOBS
41
BILLIONIN LABOR
COMPENSATION
154
BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
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