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History of the Maritime Administration

History of the Maritime Administration A Short History of the Maritime Administration: Learn about the history of MARAD and its predecessors, the U.S. Shipping Board and U.S. Maritime Commission. The Maritime Administration's First 100 Years: 1916-2016: A narrative history of the ...

Life At Sea

Fire and Boat Drill

Once each week, a Fire and Boat Drill is conducted on board ship. The purpose of this weekly drill is to make sure that each crew member knows exactly what to do in case of a fire or other disaster that would require a person to leave the ship.

The fire fighting...