en.Wedoany.com Reported - The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) announced its membership in the USA Shipbuilding Coalition, a growing labor-management partnership organization dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen the U.S. maritime industrial base and restore American shipbuilding capabilities.
Michael Wessel, Chairman of the USA Shipbuilding Coalition, stated that ASSA's membership strengthens the coalition and promotes economic and national security. He noted that domestic suppliers are the backbone of the maritime sector and key to revitalizing American capabilities.
ASSA stated that it is joining the coalition as Congress and the administration continue to advance major maritime initiatives, including the SHIPS for America Act, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and the administration's Maritime Action Plan. ASSA believes these efforts collectively represent the most significant opportunity in decades to rebuild the U.S. maritime industrial base, strengthen domestic manufacturing, expand the maritime workforce, and improve America's economic and national security.
Roger Camp, President and CEO of the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association, stated that the United States faces an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen its maritime industrial base, and shipbuilding suppliers must be part of this discussion from the outset. He noted that the systems, equipment, materials, and technologies provided by thousands of American manufacturers are critical to every ship built in shipyards, and that suppliers are not just a link in the chain but the foundation. By joining the USA Shipbuilding Coalition, ASSA will ensure that suppliers have a strong voice as policymakers advance investments and policies to grow the industry, strengthen the supply chain, and enhance U.S. maritime leadership.
The USA Shipbuilding Coalition brings together manufacturers, shipbuilders, maritime stakeholders, and labor organizations dedicated to restoring U.S. maritime capabilities through sustained investment, industrial growth, and workforce development. The coalition actively supports congressional action on the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act and the administration's Maritime Action Plan, calling for long-term policies to revitalize American shipbuilding and strengthen the nation's maritime industrial base.
ASSA believes that the success of these national efforts depends on recognizing the indispensable role of the domestic supplier base. Without a healthy, predictable, and resilient supplier network providing the critical components, systems, and materials needed to build and maintain commercial and naval fleets, U.S. shipyards cannot expand production, improve readiness, or accelerate ship construction.
Through its participation in the coalition, ASSA will work to ensure that shipbuilding suppliers are fully represented as policymakers develop legislation and long-term strategies to revitalize the U.S. maritime industry. The association will advocate for policies that strengthen domestic manufacturing, encourage investment across the supply chain, and reinforce the critical role suppliers play in supporting America's economic prosperity and national security.
