The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced that it has chosen the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) to lead research efforts in developing a new maritime strategy for the United States.
The CNA has been tasked with conducting a study during the next year, throughout which they plan to engage with public and private stakeholders in the maritime industry to identify opportunities for growth. By the end of the year, they aim to determine new ways to revitalize the U.S. Merchant Marine and maritime industrial base to meet economic and national security needs, the agency reported.
In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, MARAD was required to choose a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) to commence this study. The CNA is an independent nonprofit FFRDC sponsored by the Department of the Navy, with expertise in researching sealift needs for national security.
“MARAD will work closely with CNA on this historic effort that will set the foundation for future success of the U.S. maritime industry,” MARAD said in an online statement.
The results from the CNA’s study will be used as a tool to develop an in-depth approach to begin identifying and prioritizing the elements for a strategy.
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