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Maritime Administration - MARAD

Maritime Administration - MARAD

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The Maritime Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation. merchant marine.

The Maritime Administration works in many areas involving ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety. Its programs promote the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, and the viability of the U.S. The Maritime Administration is also charged with maintaining

06/15/2026

The Maritime Administration is strengthening the U.S. maritime industry by investing directly in the infrastructure that powers it. 🚢

Through a recent $24 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant, MARAD is helping Port Tampa Bay expand Port Redwing’s Berth 300. MARAD’s investments are dramatically improving supply chain efficiency and supporting Florida’s booming economy! 🇺🇸

06/11/2026

"If my words have any reason to excite you, then tell others about us. Tell them what we did."

At 98 years old, WWII Merchant Marine veteran David Yoho delivered a powerhouse of a speech at U.S. Department of Transportation HQ for National Maritime Day.

06/04/2026

Fair winds and following seas to the Class of 2026!

MARAD Administrator Stephen M. Carmel extends his congratulations to this year’s state maritime academy graduates.

Maine Maritime Academy
SUNY Maritime College
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
California State University Maritime Academy - Cal Maritime
Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Great Lakes Maritime Academy

From grueling sea time to endless hours of study, your discipline has paid off!

Photos from Maritime Administration - MARAD's post 06/02/2026

The future of shipping is evolving, and nuclear technology is at the forefront.

Captain Stephen M. Carmel, Maritime Administration - MARAD Administrator, participated in the "How Nuclear Technologies will Shape the Future Energy Economy" panel at the American Nuclear Society Annual Conference in Denver.

While a nuclear-powered merchant vessel is an exciting breakthrough, Administrator Carmel noted that focusing solely on the "shiny new technology" distracts from the necessary systems-based transition.

05/26/2026

On Friday, U.S. Department of Transportation hosted National Maritime Day, recognizing the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of the United States Merchant Marine. From honoring the heroes of our past to investing in the maritime leaders of tomorrow, we aren’t just admiring maritime history, we’re making it. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026
Photos from Maritime Administration - MARAD's post 05/22/2026

Today, on National Maritime Day, we gather to honor the undeniable courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the United States Merchant Marine. From peacetime commerce to the frontlines of global conflicts, the strength of our nation relies heavily on the strength of our maritime industry.🇺🇸

Photos from Maritime Administration - MARAD's post 05/20/2026

We are POWERING the NEXT generation of maritime! 🚢 ⚛️

Yesterday’s Innovation Café was all about the future: Small Modular Reactors! At , we aren't just watching the transition to nuclear propulsion, we are making it a reality!

05/07/2026

Fair Winds and Following Seas to the GLMA Class of 2026! 🚢

Administrator Stephen Carmel and General Randall Reed (USAF) were honored to stand with these "newly minted" alumni as they prepare to lead our maritime industry.

As Administrator Carmel told the grads: "You are the maritime industry. Be a do-er and a builder." 🛠️⚓

Photos from Maritime Administration - MARAD's post 04/28/2026

Earlier this month, Deputy Maritime Administrator Sang Yi addressed the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Annual Members’ Meeting in New York City. His remarks focused on a defining mission for MARAD: building resilient, forward-looking maritime systems. 🚢🇺🇸

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