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The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) is a subset of vessels within MARAD's National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) ready to support the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. military forces. As a key element of Department of Defense (DOD) strategic...
The Maritime Security Program (MSP) maintains a fleet of commercially viable, militarily useful merchant ships active in international trade. The MSP fleet is available to support U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) sustainment sealift requirements during times of conflict or in...
For retention of vessels valued for national defense purposes, MARAD manages and maintains a fleet of inactive, Government-owned vessels known as the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), to provide a reserve of approximately 100 vessels --...
To read more about becoming a mariner or mariner opportunities.Information Concerning Employment and Training in the U.S. Merchant Marine
Many fascinating careers are available in the maritime industry which offers:
Extensive travel and adventureResponsibilityExcellent pay and benefits...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...
There are two National Register listings for the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The academy’s central quadrangle is listed as a National Historic District and the William S. Barstow Mansion, which serves as the American Merchant Marine Museum, is listed separately....
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the National Park Service (NPS) share a mutual interest in preserving the nation’s maritime legacy. The National Maritime Heritage Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5401) authorizes NPS to administer the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program funded through...