MARAD
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MARAD Honors America’s World War II Merchant Mariners, Releases Information For Veterans Obtaining Duplicate Congressional Gold Medals
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced eligibility criteria for duplicates of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to World War II Merchant Mariners. Eligible World War II Merchant Mariners, or their surviving next of kin, will now be able...
As Prepared: World War II Merchant Mariner Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
Remarks As Prepared by Deputy Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley World War II Merchant Mariner Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Statuary Hall
My deepest thanks to Speaker Pelosi for hosting us as we honor the Merchant Mariners of World War II with the unveiling of the...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Rear Admiral (Ret.) Ann Phillips as 20th Administrator of the Maritime Administration
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that Rear Admiral (Rear Adm.) Ann Phillips, USN, Ret., has been confirmed and sworn in as the 20th Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Nominated by President Biden on October 21, 2021, Rear Adm. Phillips was...
As Prepared: Remarks at 2022 WISTA USA AGM and Conference
REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR ACTING ADMINISTRATOR LUCINDA LESSLEY WISTA Opening Remarks 29 April 2022 (Pre-Recorded)
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak with you today. On behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, I am very...
Transcript: Remarks at National Association of Black Women in Construction Billion Dollar Luncheon in Port Opportunities
REMARKS AS DELIVERED LUCINDA LESSLEY, ACTING MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR NABWIC BILLION DOLLAR LUNCHEON IN PORT OPPORTUNITIES APRIL 13, 2022
Thank you to Kimle Nailer, President of NABWIC and everyone at NABWIC for inviting me to join you today. On behalf of the Biden-Harris...
MARAD Tackles Culture Change in Maritime Industry
Readout of Roundtable Discussion with Maritime Leaders on Culture Change
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Acting Administrator Lucinda Lessley hosted a virtual, discussion panel titled “Creating Culture Change:...
EMBARC Frequently Asked Questions
This document is intended to provide added clarity to the standards set out in EMBARC (dated December 15, 2021) and its accompanying Checklist.