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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Adds 848 Miles and 14 New Sponsors to U.S. Marine Highway Program

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.

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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.

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