Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry (2026)
Chapter: 2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct
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Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Overview of the U.S. Commercial Maritime Industry and the Policy Context for Alcohol and Other Substance Misuse and Sexual Misconduct ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strengthening Alcohol Policies and Supporting Safety and Health in the Maritime Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29213.
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