Merchant Marine Act of 1970

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:addresses environmental standards for shipping
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1936
subsequent maritime laws
gptkbp:associated_with maritime safety standards
maritime_labor_unions
gptkbp:criticism environmental organizations
gptkbp:effectiveDate 1970-12-31
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encourages maritime education
use_of_U.S.-flagged_vessels
gptkbp:established gptkb:Maritime_Administration
training programs for seafarers
gptkbp:facilitates international trade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merchant Marine Act of 1970
gptkbp:impact national security
gptkbp:includes provisions for cargo preference
gptkbp:influenced shipping industry trends
World_War_II_shipping_needs
gptkbp:influences U.S._shipping_industry
gptkbp:involves state and local governments
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of supporting_American_jobs
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of judicial review
economic analysis
gptkbp:is_aimed_at strengthening_the_U.S._maritime_industry
gptkbp:is_designed_to ensure a viable merchant fleet
gptkbp:is_essential_for economic development
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by Congressional committees
its effectiveness
gptkbp:is_involved_in coastal shipping regulations
gptkbp:is_linked_to national defense strategy
federal funding for ports
gptkbp:is_part_of transportation infrastructure policy
U.S._economic_policy
U.S._maritime_policy
gptkbp:is_recognized_for federal regulations
its impact on global shipping
gptkbp:is_referenced_in shipping contracts
gptkbp:is_studied_in policy experts
gptkbp:is_supported_by shipping industry stakeholders
gptkbp:is_used_in legal cases
government reports
maritime law literature
gptkbp:isConnectedTo trade agreements
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:promotes shipbuilding_in_the_U.S.
gptkbp:provides financial assistance for ship construction
subsidies for shipping companies
gptkbp:purpose to_promote_the_U.S._merchant_marine
gptkbp:regulates maritime commerce
gptkbp:related_to shipping regulations
international maritime law
Jones Act
gptkbp:requires reporting on shipping activities
gptkbp:signature gptkb:Richard_Nixon
gptkbp:supports research and development in maritime technology
training of merchant marine personnel
gptkbp:was_a_response_to decline_of_U.S._shipping