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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 and...

Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Office of Emergency Preparedness develops and maintains plans for civil maritime transportation support to military mobilizations and response to national emergencies. We also maintain emergency resource evaluation data, help ...