United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

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f The Naval Reserve Merchant Marine Program was revised in 1973. Admiral Chase said that its purpose is “to provide a nucleus of professional, seagoing mer- chant marine officers who will assure that naval and merchant ships can main- tain close coordination and effective op- erations in both peacetime and emergency situations.” Merchant offic- ers who hold commissions in the Naval Reserve help to strengthen the defense aspect of the Merchant Marine because of their Naval Science training. This en- ables them to operate better with naval ships, no matter what the situation may be. Kings Point graduates contribute greatly to this aspect of the Merchant Marine. The United States Merchant Marine Academy is the largest training facility for Naval Reserve officers. i Jr- re: eleven

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“New generations of highly advanced and productive ships are now coming off the ways — ships which will greatly en- hance the present superiority of Ameri- can flag services in intermodal shipping — and at the same time bring about a re-entry of U.S. bulk carriers into our foreign trade.” Robert J. Blackwell Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs April 16, 1975 The United States has always strived to take the lead in modern technology in the area of both naval and merchant ves- sels. New container and LASH vessels provide faster and more efficient service to most major ports in the world. Modem automated tankers make the job safer and easier for both seamen and shoreside personnel. Newer modes of transporta- tion are constantly being worked on, as is evidenced by the N.S. Savannah in the early 1969’s. We must continue to take the lead in modem technology in order to maintain a strong political and econom- ical position in the world. x thirteen