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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced eligibility criteria for duplicates of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to World War II Merchant Mariners. Eligible World War II Merchant Mariners, or their surviving next of kin, will now be able...
Remarks As Prepared by Deputy Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley World War II Merchant Mariner Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Statuary Hall
My deepest thanks to Speaker Pelosi for hosting us as we honor the Merchant Mariners of World War II with the unveiling of the...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that Rear Admiral (Rear Adm.) Ann Phillips, USN, Ret., has been confirmed and sworn in as the 20th Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Nominated by President Biden on October 21, 2021, Rear Adm. Phillips was...
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that up to $684.3 million is now available for Port...
REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR ACTING ADMINISTRATOR LUCINDA LESSLEY WISTA Opening Remarks 29 April 2022 (Pre-Recorded)
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak with you today. On behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, I am very...
REMARKS AS DELIVERED LUCINDA LESSLEY, ACTING MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR NABWIC BILLION DOLLAR LUNCHEON IN PORT OPPORTUNITIES APRIL 13, 2022
Thank you to Kimle Nailer, President of NABWIC and everyone at NABWIC for inviting me to join you today. On behalf of the Biden-Harris...
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Acting Administrator Lucinda Lessley hosted a virtual, discussion panel titled “Creating Culture Change:...
Raises Available Marine Highway Grant Funding to nearly $40 Million
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), announced the availability of an additional $14.8 million in funding, for a...
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the designation of a new Marine Highway Route, two new Marine Highway Projects, and one Project Designation Extension as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). While focusing on...
REMARKS AS DELIVERED LUCINDA LESSLEY, ACTING MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR AAPA FACILITIES ENGINEERING SEMINAR APRIL 12, 2022 Introduction
Thank you to [Chris Connor, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities] and everyone at [AAPA] for inviting me to...