The future of shipbuilding and maritime competitiveness will be featured at the Maritime Risk Symposium 2026, hosted by the Institute for Homeland Security, Sam Houston State University. On June 2–3 at LyondellBasell
The future of shipbuilding and maritime competitiveness will be featured at the Maritime Risk Symposium 2026, hosted by the Institute for Homeland Security, Sam Houston State University. On June 2–3 at LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology in Pasadena, Texas, leaders from industry and academia will examine the strategy, workforce, investment, and partnerships needed to advance America’s maritime comeback.
A new era in American shipbuilding is emerging—and the U.S. Gulf Coast stands at its center. From sea lanes to the deepwater ports of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida to the all-the above energy strategies that sustain them, the Gulf Coast region holds the industrial, technological, and human capital needed to reestablish U.S. maritime strength and dominance. The Gulf is more than geography—it is an economic engine and ecosystem of capabilities that can anchor America’s revival in commercial and naval shipbuilding.
Federal Commitment Meets Regional Strength
In 2025, the White House introduced the Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance initiative, a comprehensive blueprint positioning shipbuilding as a strategic element of national power. The policy emphasizes three objectives: strengthening U.S. sea-lift capacity, expanding commercial ship construction, and restoring sovereignty across critical supply
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