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U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration Announces New Action to Unleash American Energy

WASHINGTON – On Friday February 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the issuance of the Texas Gulflink LLC (TGL) Record of Decision (ROD) to Sentinel Midstream, LLC, which will own, construct, and operate a deepwater port for the export of domestically produced crude oil. This action supports President Donald Trump’s Unleashing American Energy Executive Order that was signed on January 20, 2025.

Maritime Administration Releases New Diverse Mariner Workforce Recruitment Strategy

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) released its first Diverse Mariner Workforce Recruitment Strategy to assist the six State Maritime Academies (SMA) and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in strengthening the next generation of the nation’s mariner workforce.  This strategy focuses on identifying and enhancing the incoming talent pool of individuals joining the mariner workforce that remains vital to national security and economic prosperity.

U.S. Maritime Administrator Reflects on the Many Accomplishments of the Administration During Her Tenure

WASHINGTON – On January 12, 2025, Maritime Administrator Ann C. Phillips, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.), departed the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Phillips, who was sworn in as MARAD’s 20th Administrator on May 16, 2022, guided a team of nearly 900 professionals, orchestrating 33 wide-ranging responsibilities that provide critical infrastructure and support for the nation’s commercial and military maritime sectors.  

ICYMI: United States Maritime Administration Chooses Provider for Secretariat Role in Support of U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently made a selection for the secretariat of the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation.  The solicitation for the Center’s secretariat was made through the process of a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP). MARAD ultimately selected the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation as its secretariat.

As Prepared: ODU Maritime Symposium

REMARKS AS PREPARED BY
Maritime Administrator Ann C. Phillips,
Old Dominion University (ODU) - Second Annual Maritime Symposium
Norfolk, VA


Introduction

On behalf of the Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration, I am so happy to be here today for the second Maritime Symposium. A special thank you to Associate VP for Maritime Initiatives, Elspeth McMahon, (insert additional names) for inviting me today.  

 

As Prepared: 2024 National Maritime Day Ceremony

REMARKS AS PREPARED BY 
MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR REAR ADMIRAL ANN PHILLIPS, U.S. NAVY (Ret.)
National Maritime Day Ceremony Remarks
DOT HQ

 

Thank you, DMA Tamekia Flack, for that introduction and thank you to everyone for joining us today to honor American Mariners on this 91st National Maritime Day. 

As Prepared: Maritime Administrators Ann Phillips Commencement Address to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2024

 Remarks as Prepared by
Maritime Administrators Rear Adm. (Ret.) Ann Phillips
Commencement Address to the USMMA Class of 2024

 

Good morning. Thank you, Vice Admiral Nunan, for your remarks. 

It is an honor to share the stage with you in this moment of tremendous pride as we celebrate the exceptional work of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in graduating 214, highly qualified and newly licensed mariners and members of the Class of 2024!