Next Generation Shipping Act establishes a program to support zero-emission vessels and infrastructure.
The Next Generation Shipping Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to create the Next Generation Shipping Innovation Program. This program aims to support research, design, development, demonstration, and deployment of zero-emission vessels and retrofitting existing vessels with zero-emission technologies and infrastructure. The act authorizes $1 billion annually from 2027 to 2036 for this purpose. It prohibits the use of funds for automated vessels or systems. The Secretary must establish an advisory committee to guide the program, focusing on technology innovation, gaps, and progress.
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