Maritime Administrator Captain William G. Schubert praised progress being made by an advisory group on recommendations to improve the nation's marine transportation system and enhance its security. During a two-day session in New Orleans that concluded Tuesday, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) endorsed the work of its SEA-21 working group and said it planned to finalize its recommendations by the end of July. possible,” said Administrator Schubert. The largest group of the draft recommendations focuses on security. international maritime security standards. Efforts to streamline the process for implementing marine transportation system projects.