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National Security Multi-Mission Vessels

2023 NSMV Empire State Christening Ceremony 2021 NSMV Keel Laying Milestone Event

The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration celebrated the Keel Laying of the State-Class Training Ship EMPIRE STATE, a National Security...

National Security

A Strong Maritime Transportation System equals Strength in International Waters.

As the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for waterborne transportation, MARAD knows that a maritime transportation system must be safe, secure,...

Ships & Shipping

The Maritime Administration has a wide range of activities dealing with ships and shipping.

The agency owns and maintains a fleet of cargo ships, the Ready Reserve Force, which stand ready to provide surge sea-lift to the Department of Defense in the event of armed conflict or other...