National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Achieves First Construction Milestone with Steel Cutting Ceremony

PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today launched a new era in maritime education with the cutting of steel for the new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) at Philly Shipyard Inc. (Philly Shipyard). This is the initial major construction milestone for the first purpose-built, state-of-the-art training vessel for America’s state maritime academies.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces First Marine Highway Project Designation for North Carolina

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the designation of the North Carolina Ferry System (NCFS) as a Marine Highway Project, a first for the state of North Carolina. Marine highways are navigable waterways that can be used as alternate options to traditional transportation methods.

Maritime Administration Accepting Applications for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $220 Million in Grants for America's Ports

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches New Marine Highway Module of Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

Maritime Administration Awards $4.85 Million in Grants for Marine Highway Projects

U.S. Department of Transportation Marks Completion of Port of Providence TIGER Project

Maritime Administration Awards Contracts for $1.96 Billion to Crew and Maintain National Defense Reserve Fleet Vessels

Maritime Administration Announces Funding Availability for Small U.S. Shipyards

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $9.5 Million in Grants for America’s Marine Highways