As a lifelong member of the US maritime community, I am proud to be part of an industry that continues its commitment to lead the world in designing, constructing, and operating some of the most innovative, safe, and eco-friendly vessels that sail in every body of water from inland rivers to vast oceans.

Unfortunately, part of my experience is to sometimes expect attacks from critics on that industry, our shipyards, vessels, and mariners, to further foreign interests, explain away bad earnings, or advance a political agenda.