The United States Merchant Marine

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Merchant marine
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance gptkb:World_War_II
American_independence
gptkbp:hasImpactOn global shipping policies
gptkbp:hasPartnershipsWith private shipping companies
gptkbp:hasPrograms mariners
veterans
gptkbp:hasRole national defense
gptkbp:hasTheme transport military supplies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The United States Merchant Marine
gptkbp:includes ferries
cargo ships
tankers
passenger ships
gptkbp:isA source of national pride
provider of maritime services
source of employment
key player in global economy
provider of logistical support
source of innovation in shipping
vital asset during emergencies
part_of_U.S._history
component_of_U.S._economic_policy
key_component_of_U.S._logistics
symbol_of_American_maritime_heritage
gptkbp:isComposedOf civilian merchant ships
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor economic stability
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn research and development
shipbuilding
community outreach programs
environmental protection initiatives
logistics planning
supply chain management
disaster relief efforts
humanitarian missions
international trade agreements
economic development initiatives
safety training programs
crew training
maritime law compliance
gptkbp:isPartOf U.S._maritime_industry
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:U.S._government
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor contributions to maritime safety
gptkbp:isRegulatedBy gptkb:U.S._Coast_Guard
gptkbp:isResponsibleFor maritime commerce
gptkbp:isSubjectTo Jones Act
gptkbp:isSupportedBy gptkb:Maritime_Administration
federal funding
gptkbp:isUtilizedFor trade routes
gptkbp:operates gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:operatesIn international waters
gptkbp:participatesIn international shipping
gptkbp:provides transportation of goods
gptkbp:supports military operations
gptkbp:wasEstablishedIn 1775