To this end, the SHIPS for America Act establishes maritime incubators such as the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation, the National Shipbuilding Research Program, and Maritime Prosperity Zones to kickstart America’s maritime revival. A century ago, after witnessing America scramble to find enough ships for World War I, the sponsors of the Jones Act recognized the necessity of a strong Merchant Marine. The SHIPS for America Act and Trump’s executive order are largely aligned, together providing a strong signal to private industry to expand maritime innovation, build new shipyards, and work with our allies and partners to invest in our maritime industry.
Author: Brent Sadler
Published at: 2026-02-02 21:00:00
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