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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces a New Marine Highway and Six Marine Highway Designations
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the designation of six new Marine Highway Projects and a new Marine Highway Route as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). The AMHP encourages the use of America’s navigable waterways for the movement of freight and people as an alternative to land-based transportation
Nation’s Shipyards Support $42.4 Billion in Gross Domestic Product
New Maritime Administration report also finds private shipyards provide more than 107,000 direct jobs.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the release of a new report finding that the Nation’s private shipyards support $42.4 billion in gross domestic product (GDP). MARAD’s new report— The Economic Importance of the U.S. Private Shipbuilding and Repairing Industry—measures the economic
Maritime Administration Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for America's Marine Highway Program
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the availability of $10,819,000 in grant funding for the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). The AMHP’s purpose is to encourage the use of America’s 25,000 miles of navigable waterways. It provides an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective transportation system – alleviating road congestion, reducing carbon dioxide, and supporting job employment within local communities.
Maritime Administration Announces First Centers of Excellence Designations for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 27 Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). The CoE designation recognizes community colleges and training institutions that prepare students for careers in our nation’s maritime industry. These academic institutions are located in sixteen states and one U.S. territory.
“Our collaboration with these
Statement From the Maritime Administration on the Approval of Replacement Vessel for the Maritime Security Program
On April 26, 2021, the Maritime Administrator approved the replacement of the APL GUAM in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) with the CMA CGM HERODOTE. Like the APL GUAM, the replacement vessel will be a geared containership, but will have a militarily useful capacity of 1149 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) as compared with the APL GUAM’s militarily useful capacity of 854 TEUs. The replacement vessel will be reflagged to U.S. registry and expected to begin operations in the
Maritime Administration Awards Nearly $20 Million in Funding to Strengthen U.S. Shipyard Economic Competitiveness
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grant awards to 31 small shipyards in 15 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help awardees modernize, increase productivity, and expand local employment opportunities while competing in the global marketplace. Since 2008, MARAD’s Small Shipyard Grant Program has awarded $262.5 million to nearly 300 shipyards