Think Upton Sinclair.
All the President’s Men is a little before my time but I did see Spotlight. I just don’t think there could be any issue explosive enough in the maritime industry that could rival an expose presidential misconduct, systemic abuse of children, or food supplier quality.
I am a part of an organization that last year killed 17 sailors, and continues to waste billions of taxpayer dollars on ships that don’t meet our national defense needs. And that did generate some headlines, congressional hearings, and firings/court-martials, but no meaningful reform has yet taken place that would have prevented any of it from happening again.
I would focus less what topics need media attention and more on what end-states you would like to see. It may be that media attention is less important than other forms of influence in accomplishing your goals.