Overview
The Jersey Department of Transportation's
Office of Maritime Resources (NJDOT/OMR)
provides interagency support, program
planning and policy recommendations on
maritime issues to the Commissioner, Governor
and the Legislature and promotes coordination
and cooperation among state, federal,
regional and non-governmental agencies.
NJDOT/OMR advances public education on
all maritime and marine issues and serves
as the primary advisory body and lead
agency for support of New Jersey's $50
billion maritime industry which includes
ports and terminals, cargo movement, boat
manufacturing and sales, ferry operations,
government services, marine trades, recreational
and commercial boating and maritime environmental
resources.
NJDOT/OMR supports technology research
and development, investigates innovative
dredged material management technologies
to ensure a balance between development
and protection of the ecosystem and advocates
and plans for continued development and
growth of New Jersey's Marine Transportation
System.
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