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Maritime Administration Seeks Comments on Domestic Maritime Centers of Excellence Designation Policy
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced progress in establishing Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE), which would recognize and support community colleges and training institutions that...U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Nine New Marine Highway Project Designations
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the designation of nine Marine Highway Projects and a Marine Highway Route that will benefit Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and American...U.S Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $19 Million in Grants for U.S. Small Shipyards
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grants to support capital improvements at 28 U.S. small shipyards as a part of its Small Shipyard Grant program. Provided through MARAD's Small Shipyards Grant program, the funding...U.S. Department of Transportation Launches Port Infrastructure Development Program
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $292.7 million in discretionary grant funding through the new Port Infrastructure Development Program. “This major investment in the Port Infrastructure Development...Maritime Administration Announces Vessel Construction Manager for National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
WASHINGTON – Today, Maritime Administrator RADM Mark H. Buzby, USN (Ret.), announced TOTE Services, Inc. of Jacksonville Florida as the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the newest class of training ship, the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV). TOTE Services was selected by...
U.S Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces New Members of Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of 29 members to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, the MTSNAC is made up of leaders from commercial transportation firms, trade associations, state...Maritime Administration Awards $6.7 Million in Grants for Marine Highway Projects Throughout the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $6,790,000 in grants to three Marine Highway projects. The funding, provided by MARAD’s Marine Highway Program, will go towards enhancing existing services in Louisiana and Virginia as...
Small Shipyard Grant Availability of Funding Announced
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the availability of $20 million in Fiscal Year 2019 federal funding to support small U.S. shipyards. The Small Shipyard Grant Program helps modernize eligible shipyard operations while...