The Government Accountability Office is recommending the Maritime Administration take steps to improve its process when it selects companies to scrap ships.
MarAd uses a two-step process by first qualifying ship recycling facilities and then awarding contracts.
GAO said MarAd should enhance communications and update its strategic plan “to help ensure the long-term participation and competition of the industrial base for ship disposal.”
The full report is here.
GAO recommends improvements to MarAd ship recycling
