The U.S. is embarking on a sweeping maritime revival, injecting billions into a shipbuilding industry that has struggled for years to keep pace with China’s naval expansion and America’s growing operational demands worldwide. Matthew Paxton, the president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, said the nation’s shipyards are underutilized in the private sector for surface […]
At the Hudson Institute’s panel on “How Congress Can Rebuild U.S. Shipbuilding and Boost Maritime Security,” SCA President, Matthew Paxton, emphasized the urgency of turning legislation like the SHIPS Act into real action. Congress must invest in the workforce, modernize infrastructure, and fully leverage America’s shipbuilding capabilities. “We have an industrial base that’s here — […]
Six-Figure Campaign Underscores U.S. Shipyards’ Capacity to Build and Repair the Domestic Fleet in America WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, today launched a new ad campaign – “We Stand Ready” – to highlight the capacity and commitment of America’s shipyards and […]