(WASHINGTON) — The Maritime Administration (MarAd) recently selected the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation as its secretariat. Support for the congressionally authorized center comes from MarAd’s Office of Environment and Innovation through the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program.
The center will promote the study, research, development, assessment and deployment of emerging marine technologies and practices related to the maritime transportation system.
“The U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation will serve as a strategic resource for advancing the nation’s maritime industry,” said MarAd Administrator Ann Phillips. “The center will be critical for engaging industry, academia, government and other stakeholders in the setting and execution of multi-year research priorities that drive innovation.”
During the next six months, MarAd and ABS will stand up the center along with its working groups and functions while establishing research priorities and associated projects. These activities will include a broad range of engagement opportunities with maritime industry stakeholders.
– U.S. Maritime Administration
