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United States Merchant Marine History Bibliography

This bibliography provides a list of published materials on the history of the United States merchant marine from 1900 to today. It is meant to serve as a guide for further reading and research for those interested in the history of: MARAD (and predecessor agencies), the United States merchant marine, merchant mariners, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy, in the 20th century.   

The list is organized by subjects, and in alphabetical order by author's last name, or title, when no author is listed.

MARAD Responds to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria

Twelve years prior to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels provided floating berths, meals, and command and control centers for personnel from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other...

History of the United States Merchant Marine Bibliography

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $220 Million in Grants for America's Ports

Maritime Workforce Development

As the maritime transportation field continues to evolve, meeting the industry's demands requires a multidisciplinary and highly trained workforce.

Workforce development, therefore, has become a critical area highlighting the need to attract and retain talented employees.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Launches New Marine Highway Module of Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

PPIT ITS Module

PPIT General Projects Module

MARAD’s Response to Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy struck New Jersey’s southern coast as a post-tropical cyclone with hurricane-force winds on October 29, 2012. The storm’s immense size, coupled with its landfall during high tide, created a storm surge that devastated many coastal communities in New...