A series of laws and policy directives dating back to 1904 require DOD to rely in large part on U.S.-flag commercial vessels over government owned or foreign-flag vessels for its sealift needs.16 Most recently, a 1989 National Security Directive17 reaffirmed the policy of relying on U.S.-flag commercial vessels to provide sealift in times of peace, crisis, and war.These requirements and policies align with the following principles from the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended: A fleet of commercial vessels with military utility that are owned and operated by U.S. citizens and are able to provide reliable support
MARITIME SECURITY:DOT Needs to Expeditiously Finalize the Required National Maritime Strategy for Sustaining U.S. Flag Fleet
2018
55 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
International trade , United states transportation command , National security , Maritime industry , Commerce , Marine transportation , United states government , Air force , Department of defense , Law , Maritime security , Shipping , Coast guard , Governments , Congress , Infrastructure , Military operations , Natural gas , Security , Transportation
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