Maritime Security Fleet: Factors to Consider Before Deciding to Select Participants Competitively

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Maritime Security Fleet: Factors to Consider Before Deciding to Select Participants Competitively

1997-09-01
By United States. Government Accountability Office

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United States. Government Accountability Office
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Commercial Ships Competition Costs Emergencies Federal Government Agencies MARAD Maritime Administration Maritime Security Act Of 1996 Maritime Security Fleet Program Merchant Marine Merchant Vessels National Security Registry Selection And Appointment Selection Process Shipping Companies U.S. Department Of Defense
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GAO/NSIAD-97-246
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
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United States. Government Accountability Office
Abstract:

In accordance with the Maritime Security Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-239), the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently entered into agreements with 10 shipping companies to participate in a program that would provide the Department of Defense (DOD) access to U.S.-registered commercial ships, their crews, and other related transportation assets in a time of national emergency. MARAD selected participants from applications submitted in response to its solicitation. As you requested, we evaluated whether program costs could be reduced by changing the selection process to permit owners to compete, rather than apply for, available slots. Specifically, we determined (1) the potential impact that a competitive selection process could have on the number of qualifying vessels, program costs, and existing agreements and (2) the views of Department of Transportation and DOD officials on making such a change to the selection process. On June 6, 1997, we briefed your staffs on the results of our work. This report summarizes and updates the information provided at that briefing.
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