Supporting the Maritime Mission

As the DOT agency responsible for America's waterborne transportation system, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is busy. At our core, we support the technical aspects of America's maritime...

New investments in the Maritime Security and Tanker Security Programs expand the U.S. flagged fleet while strengthening support to DoD

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department...

The National Defense Reserve Fleet Inventory is a monthly federal property accounting report for vessels under the ownership or custody of MARAD. The report further officially assigns vessels to an Accountable MARAD Division. Produced and distributed...

MARAD partnered with Sandia National Laboratory and the Hornblower Group to design a hydrogen fuel cell application to be...

National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) - The NSMV is a new class of purpose-built ships to provide for the replacement of the current training ships at the State Maritime Academies. 

What is the Merchant Marine Flag Program?

The Merchant...