Maritime Administration Announces Cargo Preference Training Courses
U.S. cargo preference laws require that 100 percent of military and at least 50 percent of non-military government cargo be carried on U.S.-flag vessels. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Cyber Chief: Call Out Bad Hygiene to Protect Ports from Devastating Cyber Attack
MARAD official says a major deficiency is the lack of a maritime information sharing and analysis center to ensure carriers know the “nitty gritty details” of incidents. Keep Reading
Department of Transportation Launches Port Infrastructure Development Program
This new program aims to support public coastal ports by improving the safety, efficiency, or reliability of goods movement into, out of, or within a port. Keep Reading
Erosion of Maritime Support Fleet Leaves U.S. High and Dry in a National Emergency
Nation relies on 46 vessels of the Ready Reserve Force for initial response, but they average 44 years of age. Keep Reading
Maritime Administration Announces Vessel Construction Manager for National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
The NSMV will feature numerous instructional spaces and a full training bridge, and have space for up to 600 cadets to train in a first-rate maritime academic environment at sea. Keep Reading
Chao Announces New Members of Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
The MTSNAC is composed of members from public and private entities whose purpose is to guide the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to marine transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system. Keep Reading
Maritime Administration Awards $6.7 Million in Grants for Marine Highway Projects
“These grants will expand the use of our country’s waterways, which are essential to our economic growth and vitality,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. Keep Reading
Small Shipyard Grant Funding Availability Announced
Small Shipyard Grants are limited to no more than 75 percent of the estimated improvement costs and are available to U.S. shipyards with fewer than 1,200 production employees. Keep Reading
Maritime Administrator Welcomes Cadets to Annual Women on the Water Conference
Event focuses on encouraging female cadets at the start of their career by providing them with access to the maritime industry’s top female professionals. Keep Reading
Maritime Administration Issues Request for Proposal to Build National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
In addition to serving as an educational platform, the NSMV will also be available to support federal government efforts in response to national and international disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Keep Reading
