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gCaptain’s full coverage of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Adminsitration (MARAD).


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability
Defense

MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has taken a significant step to enhance America’s military sealift capabilities by awarding $6.2 billion in

2 hours ago
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Thursday, July 24, 2025
Tugs assist a CMA CGM containership to its berth at the Port of Savannah
Shipping

CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag

French shipping group CMA CGM marked a major milestone with the official reflagging of the CMA CGM Phoenix under the U.S. flag in Charleston, South Carolina.

July 24, 2025
Total Views: 6650

Monday, July 21, 2025
Chesapeake Shipbuilding shipyard
Shipbuilding

Trump Administration Announces $8.75 Million in Small Shipyard Grants, Continuing Funding Decline

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $8.75 million in grants to support 17 small shipyards across 12 states, Transportation Secretary Sean P.

July 21, 2025
Total Views: 2634

Monday, July 7, 2025
ST LNG Deepwater Port project illustration
Shipping

ST LNG Applies for Major Deepwater LNG Export Terminal Off Texas Coast

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) and U.S. Coast Guard have received an application from ST LNG, LLC to build and operate a significant liquefied natural gas

July 7, 2025
Total Views: 899

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Hanwha Philly Shipyard building dock
Shipbuilding

GAO Report Reveals Critical Gaps in Maritime Administration’s Shipbuilding Support Programs

A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has found that despite having four financial assistance programs designed to bolster U.S. shipbuilding,

July 2, 2025
Total Views: 1356

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sang H. Yi
Shipping

DOT Names Acting Maritime Administrator as Carmel Awaits Confirmation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has named Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD). As acting head of the agency, Yi will oversee efforts to

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 1432

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he steps from Air Force One upon his arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 28, 2025.
Shipping

Trump Withdraws Sadler Nomination, Taps Industry Veteran Stephen Carmel to Lead MARAD

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of retired U.S. Navy Captain Brent Sadler and nominated Stephen Carmel of Virginia to be the next

May 7, 2025
Total Views: 5042

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Trump Appoints Top Naval Strategist Brent Sadler To MARAD
Merchant Marine

Trump Appoints Top Naval Strategist Brent Sadler To MARAD

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In a significant and long-awaited move that could reshape the trajectory of American maritime policy, retired U.S. Navy Captain Brent

March 25, 2025
Total Views: 5256

Monday, February 17, 2025
Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping

MARAD Approves Texas GulfLink Deepwater Oil Port After Six-Year Review

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved the construction of a new deepwater port off the Texas coast, marking a significant expansion of

February 17, 2025
Total Views: 1403

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sean Duffy, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be transportation secretary, testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Defense

MARAD Faces Critical Workforce Crisis as Maritime Industry Demands Grow

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is grappling with severe staffing challenges despite a significant budget increase, potentially impacting

February 13, 2025
Total Views: 2125

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
SpaceX Inspiration4 Splash Down
Defense

Starship to Shipyards: How Space Policy Could Save U.S. Maritime Power

Can lessons learned in space help us revitalize america’s maritime economy? By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) On the 249th anniversary of the U.S.

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 2798

Friday, November 15, 2024
Ports

Biden Administration Injects Another $580 Million into U.S. Ports

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has unveiled a significant investment of nearly $580 million to bolster port

November 15, 2024
Total Views: 1306

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Defense

Photos: MARAD Transfers New Training Ship to Massachusetts Maritime Academy

The U.S. Maritime Administration officially transferred custody of the new training ship Patriot State to Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA)

October 16, 2024
Total Views: 2913

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Shipping

MARAD Taps ABS to Establish U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has chosen the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation as its

October 9, 2024
Total Views: 825

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
USCG Cutter at sea under a dark sky
Marine Weather

FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) As another intense storm barrels down upon us—this time Milton, a hurricane of record-breaking intensity heading directly

October 8, 2024
Total Views: 16013

Thursday, September 19, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Shipping

Project 2025 Proposes Major Overhaul of MARAD and the Jones Act

The Heritage Foundation’s controversial plan dubbed “Project 2025” is proposing significant changes to the U.S. maritime industry, including a

September 19, 2024
Total Views: 4878

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
How The Defense Transportation System Works
Evergreen

WATCH: How US Military Logistics Works

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Contrary to popular belief, Maersk is not the world’s largest shipping company, nor is Delta the world’s largest airline.

September 18, 2024
Total Views: 14225

Monday, September 9, 2024
Shipbuilding

Second National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, ‘Patriot State’, Christened at Philly

TOTE Services and Philly Shipyard have christened the second of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs), named Patriot State. The christening

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 5847

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Defense

MARAD To Divert Critical Maritime Security Funding to DEI Initiatives

Under the direction of Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the Department of Transportation has embarked on a course of action that jeopardizes two of America’s

August 10, 2024
Total Views: 3173

Thursday, August 8, 2024
Shipping

Report: Leadership and Planning Gaps Contributing to Fragile Infrastructure Progress at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has made progress in addressing campus facility and infrastructure needs since 2022, but progress remains fragile due to a

August 8, 2024
Total Views: 1443