Shifting Tides

The United States (U.S.)-flagged international commercial fleet today is dependent on key policies for national security because having an American-flagged commercial fleet available for the military in a time of war is critical. The military relies on American-owned and -crewed vessels rather than relying on foreign vessels to support American aims. There are many reasons for decline of the U.S.-flagged international fleet since the end of World War II. The growth or rebuilding of other countries’ economies, the rise of flags of convenience, and the sale of American-owned shipping lines to foreign interests, are just a couple reasons. This article discusses how holding on to remaining American vessels is a national security priority. The Maritime Security Program (MSP) is a federal maritime financial sustainment program that provides for a fleet of modern U.S.-flagged and U.S.-crewed militarily useful sealift assets operating in international trade.

• Record URL:
  • https://www.uscg.mil/proceedings/archive/2016/Vol73_No2_Summer2016.pdf
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• Authors:
  • Diorio, Charles
• Publication Date: 2016

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 60-64
• Serial:
  • Coast Guard Journal of Safety & Security at Sea, Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council
  • Volume: 73
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: U.S. Coast Guard
  • Serial URL: http://www.uscg.mil/proceedings/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: International trade; Merchant fleet operation; Military vessels; National security; Ship crews; Ships by ownership
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Policy; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01608467
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 29 2016 11:09AM