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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the availability of nearly $20 million in Fiscal Year 2022 Federal funding to support funding to help modernize small, U.S. shipyards and train workforce in this critical sector.
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WASHINGTON – Following the Biden-Harris Administration Presidential Budget submission to Congress on March 28, 2022, the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently released its Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal. MARAD requests $906.7 million to fund essential...
You are invited to a virtual roundtable discussion on Friday, November 5, from 1000-1200 (EDT) on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USSMA) led by senior officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, and Academy. We plan to discuss with a...
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...
As we navigate these uncertain times, we at MARAD want to be sure that we’re providing our audience with the most current and reliable information regarding the safety of our mariners. Please refer to the links below for more guidance:
CDC Maritime Resources This website...This site was built to serve as the main repository of National Maritime Day information.
In 1933, Congress declared National Maritime Day to commemorate the American steamship Savannah’s voyage from the United States to England, marking...