### Question
What does modern shipbuilding technology mean?


### Answer
**Modern shipbuilding technology** has the following meaning in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1279e*:

> the best available proven technology, techniques, and processes appropriate to enhancing the productivity of shipyards

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1279e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24A-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 > SUBCHAPTER XI-FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

