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.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 15 Small Shipyards in 12 States to Boost Productivity and Create Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $8.75 million in grant awards to 15 small shipyards in 12 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help shipyards modernize, increase productivity, and expand local job opportunities while competing in the global marketplace. 

ICYMI: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Graduates 214 Leaders of Honor and Integrity

KINGS POINT, NY – On Saturday, June 22, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point graduated 214 new U.S. Merchant Marine and Military Officers in its Class of 2024 commencement ceremony.

ICYMI: MARAD Announces Request for Proposal to Establish the First U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation

WASHINGTON - The Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to establish a United States Center for Maritime Innovation.

ICYMI: MARAD Announces Nearly $5 Million in Latest Notice of Funding Opportunity for the United States Marine Highway Program

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity making $4.8 million available in Fiscal Year 2024 funds through the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP).

National Security Advisor Announced as United States Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Speaker

National Security Advisor Announced as United States Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Speaker

KINGS POINT, NY — Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) announced that National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will deliver...

USDOT Announces $450 Million For Ports Available Through the Port Infrastructure Development Program

WASHINGTON – As a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $450 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2024 funding through MARAD’s Port...

Mariner Work-Life Balance Symposium

Join us for the MARAD/CMTS Mariner Work-Life Balance Symposium on April 16, 2024. The symposium will feature an opening session with Father Sinclair Oubre; two panels focused on identifying viable ways to...

Maritime Administration Releases Five-Year Strategic Plan Focused on Mariner Recruitment, Training, and Retention

Maritime Administration Announces Centers of Excellence Designations for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 32 Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. The designated COEs consist of 50 maritime training locations across 17 states and Guam...