For those working to restore America’s maritime industry, these are good days indeed. Once President Trump made the issue a rallying cry in his address to Congress on March 4, the wheels were set in motion. Several executive orders, article 301 complaints, tariffs, and a comprehensive maritime bill have followed, all with the same purpose: rebuilding America’s maritime might.

Yet this revival is now at a critical moment as it transitions to execution.

The fact that there is bicameral, bipartisan support for such a national endeavor, forcefully backed by a popularly elected president, is historic. The nation has not seen this level of maritime interest since the days of Theodore Roosevelt. Americans are clearly aware of the dangers before us and the strategic importance of having a strong navy and commercial fleet.

The White House, Congress, the Navy, the Maritime Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Federal Maritime Administration, and the U.S. Trade Representative are all leading numerous efforts to attain this goal. However, ensuring that such a dispersed group collaborates effectively with industry leaders and allied nations is a tall order.

This will require coordination at the national level, which is why some are calling for a

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