MARITIME SUPPORT SERVICES LOCATION STUDY

In the summer of 2006, NYCEDC commenced the Maritime Support Services Location Study focusing on the tug and barge industry, ship repair/ dry-dock industry and government services with the goals to develop a sufficient background about these industry sectors to understand their size and economic importance, to define the needs of these industries through 2016 and to identify appropriate assistance to these industries, if needed, to protect their vital functions.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Borough: Citywide Study evaluates support services segment of NYC maritime industry Maritime support industry represents $2.0-$2.5 billion in economic activity Maritime support industry provides 11,870 direct/indirect jobs in NYC, of which 7,084 are waterborne positions     The Port of New York has played a vital role in the region’s development providing thousands of jobs and generating billions of dollars in economic activity. In recent years the Port has experienced a resurgence in waterborne transportation. Today, the Port is the largest port complex on the East Coast, serving 30 counties in the New York Metropolitan area, with a population of 22 million. The Port handles a large share of the country’s international liquid cargo, containerized cargo and vehicles. More than 90% of imported goods arrive by vessels. Most of the international ocean-going vessels rely on the work boats based in the New York Harbor to provide bunkering, feeder services and repair. Most of these maritime support companies in the Port are located along the north shore of Staten Island and Brooklyn. Other major findings include: The maritime support industry provides 11,870 direct/indirect jobs in NYC, of which 7,084 are waterborne positions The maritime support industry represents $2.0-$2.5 billion in economic activity The industry generates $1.1 billion in wages The NYC tug fleet has increased 35% since 1991 representing a quarter of the East Coast total fleet The Port’s barge fleet has increased more than 20% since 1991 representing one third of the East Coast total fleet The tug and barge sector eliminates more than 3.1 million trucks from the NYC’s roads

The Report

NYC Economic Development Corporation