What We Do

NJNMA’s flagship effort is building South Jersey into a national hub for naval shipbuilding and maritime industrial capacity.

Through public-private partnerships, OEM alignment, and waterfront redevelopment, we are reactivating idle assets and positioning New Jersey to meet America’s urgent naval and maritime needs.

Description:

NJNMA is advancing a phased plan to transform South Jersey’s underutilized waterfront into modern naval shipbuilding hubs.

Our focus is on submarines, surface combatants, and modular naval construction for both conventional and unmanned/autonomous vessels. We working to build capacity that complements existing U.S. yards and addresses the Navy’s 381-ship fleet target by 2045.

Key Elements:

Redevelopment of brownfield and industrial land into shipyards and modular assembly sites.
Activation of piers, quays, and dry docks along the Delaware River shoreline.
Partnership with OEMs and U.S. Navy stakeholders to align designs and requirements.
Workforce pipelines to connect local communities with thousands of shipbuilding jobs.

Project Phasing

Phase 1 – Remediation & Site Prep
Brownfield cleanup, land reactivation, and dredge readiness for shipyard activation.

Phase 2 – Infrastructure & Facilities
Construction of fabrication halls, modular assembly lines, dry docks, and waterfront piers.

Phase 3 – Naval Shipbuilding Activation
Production of submarines and vessels through OEM partnership and layered public-private support.

Strategic Impact

National Security: Expands U.S. Navy shipbuilding capacity.
Regional Jobs: Creates thousands of skilled trade and engineering careers.
Economic Renewal: Drives billions in investment and regional revitalization.
Maritime Future: Positions New Jersey as a leader in naval and commercial shipbuilding.