Strengthening America’s Future Through Policy Research.
CAEMP is an independent, nonpartisan policy research center publishing rigorous, evidence-based analysis on U.S. maritime policy, shipbuilding competitiveness, and energy security.
Featured publication
The State of American Shipping: Jones Act Reform, Policy Proposals, and the Path Forward
Our flagship white paper presents a modernization agenda for U.S. maritime policy—grounded in public data, operational experience, and national-security requirements.
Our Mission
CAEMP advances practical policy research to strengthen the U.S. maritime industrial base and the commercial fleet that underpins economic resilience, energy security, and defense readiness. We publish analysis designed for legislators, defense planners, industry leaders, and the public.
Policy Focus Areas
Fleet renewal & readiness
Support a modern, defense-relevant fleet through targeted incentives and predictable procurement pathways.
Energy security
Ensure reliable domestic capacity for energy transport and emergency response under U.S. flag.
Regulatory modernization
Update legacy requirements that no longer match today’s technology, safety systems, and global market realities.
Shipyard competitiveness
Streamline build standards and reduce unnecessary regulatory friction to improve delivery timelines and cost performance.
Mariner workforce
Strengthen training and retention while aligning credentialing and manning rules with modern operations.
Autonomy & remote ops
Create clear, safety-first pathways for autonomous and remotely assisted vessels, including modernized manning frameworks.
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