This book reviews the long history of U.S. shipping policy, and
explains the present challenges (including the increasing use of
open register arrangements). U.S. labor problems, tort and
liability risks, environmental and safety regulations, and coastal
and harbor security issues receive heavy emphasis. Options for
reviving U.S. shipbuilding are analayzed, along with balance of
payments implications, and sealift and national security
requirements. The book offers a detailed program for American
maritime renewal. It is intended for maritime, national security,
international trade, and foreign policy audiences. Extensive data
and tables allow for a comprehensive assessment of the U.S.
merchant marine and the global shipping industry, with substantial
historical background.
Nearly two thirds of world shipping is done under flags of
convenience. The significant over-tonnaging, subsidies and/or
restrictions, and shipping friendly policies present in many
countries create strong competitive pressures. Unfortunately, the
U.S. and British merchant marines are in serious decline. But the
Japanese, Chinese, Greeks, and Scandinavians are thriving at sea.
And many European Union, Asian, and former Eastern bloc nations are
likely to remain determined competitors.
U.S. maritime policies need overhaul and a more realistic
outlook. This book reviews the long history of U.S. shipping
policy, and explains the present challenges (including the
increasing use of open register arrangements). U.S. labor problems,
tort and liability risks, environmental and safety regulations, and
coastal and harbor security issues receive heavy emphasis. Options
for reviving U.S. shipbuilding are analayzed, along with balance of
payments implications, and sealift and national security
requirements. The book offers a detailed program for American
maritime renewal. It is intended for maritime, national security,
international trade, and foreign policy audiences. Extensive data
and tables allow for a comprehensive assessment of the U.S.
merchant marine and the global shipping industry, with substantial
historical background.
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