Maritime Administration Awards Nearly $20 Million in Funding to Strengthen U.S. Shipyard Economic Competitiveness

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grant awards to 24 small shipyards in 19 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help awardees modernize, increase productivity, and expand local...

As Prepared: Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann Phillips Presents WWII Merchant Mariner With CGM

REMARKS AS PREPARED BY MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR REAR ADM (RET.) ANN PHILLIPS AT WWII CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARDING PHILADELPHIA, PA

Thank you for joining us today.   During the Second World War, our Nation’s heroic merchant...

DOT Joins New Federal-State Partnership to Expand Domestic Offshore Wind Supply Chain

MARAD Announces Priority Financing for Offshore Wind Vessels  

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of offshore wind vessels as Vessels of National Interest making them eligible for financial support through the Title XI Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI). This designation will facilitate more offshore wind construction and will prioritize applications for such projects for review and funding through Title XI. 

As Prepared: Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann Phillips National Maritime Day Ceremony

REMARKS AS PREPARED BY

MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR REAR ADMIRAL ANN PHILLIPS, US NAVY (Ret.)

NATIONAL MARITIME DAY CEREMONY

DOT HQ

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome…. We are honored to observe the 89th National Maritime Day with you all today. 

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Transcript: Secretary Buttigieg’s Commencement Address to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2022

Remarks as Delivered by

Secretary Pete Buttigieg

USMMA Graduation 2022

Kings Point, NY

Thank you very much, Admiral Phillips, for that introduction, and for your leadership of the Maritime Administration.

Good morning to all. It is a true honor...

As Prepared: Maritime Administrator ADM Phillips Commencement Address to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2022

Remarks As Prepared by

Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral (Ret.) Ann Philips

USMMA Graduation 2022

Kings Point, NY

Vice Admiral Jack Buono: It is...

MARAD Announces Four New Marine Highway Project Designations Projects will be eligible for historic funding to help address supply chain bottlenecks

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the immediate designation of four new Marine Highway Projects as part of the America’s...

MARAD Honors America’s World War II Merchant Mariners, Releases Information For Veterans Obtaining Duplicate Congressional Gold Medals

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...

As Prepared: World War II Merchant Mariner Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

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...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Rear Admiral (Ret.) Ann Phillips as 20th Administrator of the Maritime Administration

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...