A bipartisan strategy to revitalize the American maritime industry is being pushed by Senator Mark Kelly to boost the economy and national security. Concerns over the shortage of mariners at MSC Sealift and Navy's ship repair delays highlight challenges faced by the military in strengthening its fleet amidst recruitment struggles and diminishing shipbuilding capacity.
The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges as it seeks to expand its fleet amidst a backdrop of diminishing shipbuilding capacity and recruitment struggles. https://t.co/EOwfly9hNs
Our military’s readiness is not what it needs be, Part DCXIV “Even with space available in shipyards, fewer than 40 percent of Navy ships completed availability repairs on time.” https://t.co/ZL7ZqdVUjA
1/@SeapowerMag has an article on the shortage of mariners @MSCSealift. The fact that the two underlying issues have existed for 30 years is a damning statement not just to MSC, but @DeptofDefense & the @USNavy. https://t.co/t1iXOvgggn
Strengthening Our Beleaguered Military Starts With A Maritime Overhaul https://t.co/riYfibyF9a
Revitalizing the American maritime industry will supercharge our economy and strengthen our national security. That’s why I helped draft a bipartisan strategy for the administration and Congress to finally make that happen. https://t.co/qGUhCSaN9k