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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Grants to Support More Efficient Supply Chains Running on Our Marine Highways

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded nearly $12 million in grants to eight marine highway projects across the nation under the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP...

MARAD Selects the Center for Naval Analyses to Examine the Future of the U.S. Maritime Industry

MARAD announces its selection of the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) to conduct a study for the purpose of informing a new national maritime strategy. CNA is an independent, nonprofit Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the Department of the Navy with expertise...

MARAD Designates Two New Marine Highway Routes

M-11 in Alaska will add over 6,500 miles to the marine highway system    The M-79 route extends the reach of the Ohio River system by nearly 250 miles

JUNEAU, AK – While in Alaska, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete...

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to Host First Advisory Council Public Meeting

WASHINGTON - Today, the Maritime Administration announced that the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Council (Council) will conduct its first public meeting on Monday, August 7...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces First Ships Enrolled in the Tanker Security Program

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that nine ships have been enrolled in the Tanker Security Program (TSP). TSP establishes a fleet of active,...

MARAD Announces Notice of Opportunity for Eligible Training Entities for Designation as a Center of Excellence

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced that it is accepting applications from eligible and qualified institutions to apply for a Centers of Excellence (CoE) designation, which will recognize and support community or technical colleges...

ICYMI: MARAD Announces NSMV-1 Ship Sponsor and Honorary Matron of Honor

WASHINGTON - The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced Captain Elizabeth Christman as the sponsor of the first state-class National...

Secretary Buttigieg Appoints Members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the appointment of thirteen inaugural members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Council, five of whom are...

USDOT Announces Funding for 27 Small Shipyards in 20 States to Help Increase Productivity and Create Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help shipyards modernize, increase productivity, and expand...