Bio-fueling Guidelines

Golden Bear Facility

Establishing Ballast Water Test Platforms in the U.S.

Independent BWMS Testing Facilities

Mariners

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:

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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...

Ports

Ports are a vital part of a nation's maritime transportation system. The United States has more than 300 ports operated by states, counties, municipalities, and private corporations. Many of our ports, including the waterways and facilities...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy National Register Nominations

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....

National Maritime Heritage Grant Program

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...