STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S FUTURE,
ONE VESSEL AT A TIME
Create jobs, enhance US national security, and secure our domestic supply chains through expanded U.S. shipbuilding.
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Why it Matters?
American Shipbuilding: The Strategic Engine of U.S. Offshore Wind
The U.S. offshore wind sector is leading significant advancements in domestic shipbuilding benefiting both energy development and maritime capabilities vital to national defense. Active and planned shipbuilding projects led by companies are bolstering domestic shipbuilding capacities, revitalizing domestic shipyards, and producing first-of-their-kind, best-in-class U.S.-flagged vessels.
From a financial perspective, offshore wind projects are initiating major investment in American shipbuilding, steelmaking and associated supply chain networks across the United States.
All these strategic gains and the potential renaissance in American shipbuilding could be put at risk if leadership in Washington fails to understand the value that U.S. shipbuilding – spurred by the deployment of offshore wind – is bringing to US industrial base capabilities in the maritime sector and the tremendous benefit these investments are having for American workers.
ADVANCE U.S. SHIPBUILDING BY SUPPORTING OFFSHORE WIND
IMPACT ON JOBS AND NATIONAL SECURITY
Every vessel produced here in the United States represents:
Hundreds, even thousands, of high-skilled, well-paying American jobs
Hundreds of millions of dollars invested in our homegrown shipyards
Hundreds of millions of dollars flowing into small businesses across the country
Investment in America’s maritime industry from energy development and offshore wind means investment in American workers and businesses in nearly every state in the country.
American shipyards and their trusted domestic suppliers are key to supporting U.S. energy security and independence.
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Driving Economic Growth Across America
U.S. shipbuilding is a powerhouse of economic activity, generating thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic output. The industry directly employs over 107,000 workers, contributing $9.9 billion in labor income and $12.2 billion in GDP. The U.S. shipbuilding industry supports nearly 400,000 jobs nationwide.
The ripple effects of shipbuilding are felt in communities across the country, from large shipyards in Texas and Pennsylvania to smaller facilities in Wisconsin and Louisiana. For every dollar invested in shipbuilding, the returns are amplified through the supply chain, benefiting steelmakers, engine manufacturers, and countless other industries.
Having a robust maritime industry in the U.S. has been a longstanding priority for policymakers from all political parties for generations, and the offshore wind industry is already advancing those objectives and promises to create an even more robust and resilient domestic maritime industry as more projects come online
Ensuring America’s Energy Independence
By building these vessels domestically, we reduce our reliance on foreign manufacturers and shipbuilders. Strengthening these capabilities is crucial for national security and maintaining control over our energy infrastructure and supply chains.
Moreover, the construction and operation of these vessels contribute to a resilient and diversified energy system, less susceptible to international disruptions. Investing in U.S. shipbuilding is, therefore, an investment in our nation's energy independence and long-term security.
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