N.J. Stat. Ann. § 27:1A-79

5. In support of the State's long range transportation plan, the office shall be responsible, in collaboration with the Division of Transportation Systems Planning in the department, for the preparation of a "New Jersey Marine Transportation System Development" section of the State's long range transportation plan which shall assess conditions, define future needs and propose recommendations that improve New Jersey's Marine Transportation System, in accordance with the findings and declarations contained in section 2 of this act. The section shall outline strategic initiatives on regional port planning, marine transportation system infrastructure, technology, and economic development related to the maritime infrastructure and capital investment strategies.