Maritime options for the future : the means to revitalize the U.S. merchant marine.

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Authors
Hessdoerfer, Ronald C.
Subjects
merchant marine
strategic sealift
sealift
maritime policy
shipbuilding
maritime legislation
Advisors
Boger, Dan C.
Date of Issue
1984-12
Date
December 1984
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This study examines current options facing legislators and policy makers who make decisions regarding the United States merchant marine and its related industrial support base, the shipbuilding industry. Included is a brief history of the merchant marine and the effects of past legislation, leading to the current environment faced by the members of the maritime industries. A brief review of the current government programs in the area of strategic sealift is addressed as well. The analysis includes the opinions and impressions of various representatives of the maritime industry, shipbuilders and ship operators, as well as government officials. This study culminates with a discussion of the current options being addressed in Congress. Conclusions and recommendations are drawn based on the author's findings and opinions.
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Administrative Sciences
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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