The original congressionally authorized commission to review and make recommendations for a national ocean policy was convened under the Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966. That commission, which is
commonly referred to as the Stratton Commission after its chairman, Julius Stratton, issued its far-reaching report on January 9, 1969.
President George W. Bush announced his intent to appoint the 16 members of the new Commission on Ocean Policy on June 15, 2001, based on a process that included nominations by the Congress and appointment by the President. These appointments were finalized on July 3, 2001. Details on the procedures for appointing the Commission can be found in the Information on the Oceans Act, and in the Oceans Act.
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U.S. Maritime Institute provides professional maritime training, flag-state inspections, and business improvement services with internationally recognized expertise and ISO 9001 certified quality management.
U.S. Maritime Services Inc. is a licensed and insured Louisiana corporation specializing in environmental services for vessels at anchorage in the lower Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
UHP Projects, Inc. specializes in ultra-high pressure waterjetting for marine surface preparation and recoating, providing turnkey services for vessels and offshore structures worldwide.
UNIT45 is a market leader specializing exclusively in the development, construction, financing, and delivery of 45ft palletwide containers designed for efficient intermodal transport and compliance with European legislation.
Founded in 1967, US Ice Machines Mfg. Co. (USIMCO) manufactures ice machines designed to meet the widely varying needs of different industries ranging from 1-1/4 ton to 20 ton models that can produce 2,500 to 40,000 lbs of ice per day. USIMCO machines deliver ice that is rock-hard for just pennies per lb. The product line includes machines that produce cracked ice, cylinder ice and block ice. There are also marine-based salt water ice machines and ozonated ice machines. USIMCO is in the process of developing a flaked ice machine.
USA Ship is an organization focused on revitalizing American commercial shipbuilding and maritime power, advocating for U.S. shipbuilding funding and addressing challenges posed by global competition.
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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a maritime security, safety, and environmental stewardship organization operating in East Providence, United States.
Industrial shipping professionals specializing in the marine transportation of specialty bulk liquid cargos between U.S. ports, providing reliable and efficient service with U.S. flagged vessels.
UTI Drilling is a drilling services company based in Lubbock, United States, specializing in providing drilling equipment and support for the oil and gas industry.
UTI Drilling - Midland provides drilling services and equipment for the oil and gas industry, specializing in well construction and drilling operations.
The Ukrainian Association of INFLOT Shipping Agencies is a professional organization representing shipping agencies in Odessa, Ukraine, facilitating maritime operations and services.