Salud Carbajal said...

We thank Congress for waiving the 3-year wait requirement to flag in and have access to preference cargoes.

Turning a ship as old and large as the Coast Guard takes strong leadership, time, and commitment.

I would like to commend you on your ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe environment for all mariners on board ships.

The U.S. merchant marine is shrinking, and availability of American merchant mariners is dwindling.