A redefinição do papel fundamental do Estado para o desenvolvimento da Marinha Mercante Brasileira: reorganizar e fortalecer a navegação de cabotagem

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the situation of the Brazilian Merchant Navy, especially the fleet of ships flying the national flag and its almost imperceptible presence in the coast of the country. In contrast, there is an increase in the chartering of foreign flag vessels to carry out the transportation of wealth on the coast of the country, which in a way leaves us vulnerable in cases of emergencies or in the face of large fluctuations in sea freight, at the risk of supply interruptions of essential supplies for families and industries in the Brazilian State. The objective of this study is to alert the public policy makers and society that in this sector, we do not do today's projects to obtain results tomorrow. And that, with all these charters of foreign ships, we have a billion dollar evasion of foreign exchange abroad, which could aid in the development of the national economy, generating employment and income for the population, serving as a social lift for Brazilians. The research will be based on bibliographical consultations carried out in specific journals, conferences, theses that cover the subject or something related, and can be classified as descriptive and explanatory. It is suggested that the work contributes to the reflection of the policies of the coming years, seeking improvements in the navigation of Brazilian coastwise, a sector of strategic nature for the nation, that can contribute in fact to the balance of the domestic economy, besides strengthening the power and increase the presence in the Blue Amazon region.