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The addition of the CMA CGM Phoenix increases the U.S.-flagged fleet to 189 ships, which include tankers, container ships, dry bulk carriers, vehicle carriers, and more
The Small Shipyard Grant Program selected 17 recipients across 12 states to modernize infrastructure, enhance training, & expand apprenticeship programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The network, which now covers 27,139 miles across 35 designated routes, supports U.S. supply chains, critical infrastructure, and maritime workforce development.
As the federal agency responsible for safeguarding U.S. waterborne interests, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) plays a vital role in supporting and overseeing a broad range of maritime operations worldwide. Central to our mission is the development of a strong, reliable pipeline of skilled mariners and maritime workforce, ensuring the continued dominance of U.S. maritime capabilities throughout key sectors such as shipboard operations, shipbuilding, port operations, and maritime cybersecurity.