H.C.R. No. 141 Summary

• Urges the University of Hawaii to convene a working group to create a plan for establishing a maritime college within the University of Hawaii System.

• Working group composition includes the UH System President, VP for Academic Strategy, one House member (appointed by Speaker), one Senate member (appointed by Senate President), Regional Director of Inlandboatman's Union of the Pacific, and President of ILWU Local 142.

• Ex officio members requested include the Director of Transportation, Comptroller, and Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.

• Working group must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2023, including recommendations on campus sites, training fleet development, accreditation strategy, curriculum design with union apprenticeships, and administrative structure.

• Urges University of Hawaii to establish the maritime college as soon as possible in consultation with the working group to address the shortage of licensed mariners and provide educational pathways in maritime studies, marine transportation, and related fields.