Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration release assessment of U.S Merchant Marine Academy, reaffirm commitment to better future

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) released a new report titled, “Organizational Assessment of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA): A Path Forward” and an accompanying Implementation Plan prepared by the National Academy of Public...

The Biden-Harris Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways

While American ports are a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, outdated infrastructure and the COVID-19 pandemic have strained their capacity and jeopardized global supply chains.  According to the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure Report issued by the American Society of Civil...

Town Hall with Senior Officials from the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

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...

White House, U.S. Department of Transportation Appoint Port Envoy to Address Supply Chain Disruptions

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces a New Marine Highway and Six Marine Highway Designations

Nation’s Shipyards Support $42.4 Billion in Gross Domestic Product

New Maritime Administration report also finds private shipyards provide more than 107,000 direct jobs.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the release of a new report finding that the Nation...

Maritime Administration Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for America's Marine Highway Program

Maritime Administration Announces First 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 27 Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). The CoE designation recognizes community colleges and training institutions that prepare...

Statement From the Maritime Administration on the Approval of Replacement Vessel for the Maritime Security Program

On April 26, 2021, the Maritime Administrator approved the replacement of the APL GUAM in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) with the CMA CGM HERODOTE.  Like the APL GUAM, the replacement vessel will be a geared containership, but will have a militarily useful capacity of 1149 twenty foot...

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

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grant awards to 31 small shipyards in 15 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help awardees modernize, increase...