🚢MARAD Seeks Industry Input for Icebreaker Collaboration Initiative
Request for U.S. Industry Input Regarding the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact
Summary
This notice requests information from the public to assist MARAD in determining which shipyards in the United States have the capacity, capability, and readiness to construct ships capable of operating in ice conditions and determining what factors would be necessary to further develop icebreaker ships in the United States. The objectives of the request are to increase the capacity of the United States to design, produce, and maintain polar icebreakers through trilateral collaboration while supporting each country's shipbuilding industrial base.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Maritime Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The RFI from MARAD invites input for the development of polar icebreaker capabilities in the U.S., impacting shipyards and related industries. It encourages collaboration and innovation, which can lead to business incentives and economic development. The focus on shipbuilding capacity directly relates to compliance and regulatory requirements, workforce initiatives, and industry trends.