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U.S. Maritime Commission type C3-P P&C
The U.S. Maritime Commission’s C3 type was the largest and fastest of the agency’s original standard designs, and was also the platform with the most sub-types and modifications. The vessels’ size (the basic C3 was 492 feet long and displaced...
U.S. Maritime Commission type C2-S-AJ5
The C2 cargo ship was one of the first standardized designs developed by the newly-created U.S. Maritime Commission.
A major technical improvement over World War I-era vessels, the C2 could travel at 15.5 knots and carry 500,000 cubic...
The C1 type was the smallest and slowest of the three standard cargo designs in the U.S. Maritime Commission’s Long Range Shipbuilding Program. Intended as an economical choice for tramp services and coastwise trade where speed was not essential, these vessels had five holds and a capacity of 6,...
In order to meet its ambitious 500-ship goal, the U.S. Maritime Commission turned to a concept that had been used with some success by its predecessor during World War I; design standardization. Traditionally, shipping lines designed their vessels to service specific routes; this made each ship...
U.S. Maritime Commission design type P4-S2
Built for U.S.-to-Europe liner service, America was launched on August 31, 1939, the day before Germany invaded Poland, marking the start of World War II; by the time it was ready for passenger service, the Neutrality Act of 1939...
MARAD PIDP FY2022 "Economic Vitality: Small Projects at Small Ports" Webcast
This document is intended to provide added clarity to the standards set out in EMBARC (dated December 15, 2021) and its accompanying Checklist.
This letter is used as a statement of compliance with the EMBARC sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention mandatory eligibility standards.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) President Biden signed into law in November 2021 delivers a once-in-a-generation $1.2 trillion investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness.
For maritime, the BIL invests more than $17 billion in port infrastructure and...
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is responsible for ensuring mariners receive the training and education necessary to secure and strengthen the quality of U.S. maritime operations at sea and ashore. K-12 schools are integral in reaching and inspiring the next generation of mariners.