The provided text excerpts from “Zero Point Four: New Book Highlights Need for Maritime Strength” published in Transport Security International Magazine, explore the decline of the United States’ maritime industry, highlighting the significant drop in U.S.-flagged commercial vessels from over 50% after World War II to a mere 0.4% today. The book examines this decline through five key security domains: national, economic, energy and food, climate, and workforce security, identifying various vulnerabilities within each domain. The authors present a 57-point action plan to revitalize the U.S. maritime sector, focusing on regaining national security dominance, restoring economic competitiveness, and addressing the significant shortfall of military support vessels.