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


Saturday, July 24, 2021
It’s About Stimulus Checks Not Ocean Carriers Like Maersk Says White House Source
Finance

It’s About Stimulus Checks Not Ocean Carriers Like Maersk Says White House Source

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Earlier this month, the Biden Administration signed an order cracking down on anti-competitive behavior in the shipping

July 24, 2021
Total Views: 6512

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Laila Linares, MARAD
Shipping News

Who Will Be The Next MARAD Chief?

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Last November, Forbes published a series of articles claiming that the most critical nomination Biden will make for the

June 23, 2021
Total Views: 7941

Monday, June 14, 2021
philly shipyard
Shipbuilding

U.S. Shipyards Support $42.4 Billion in GDP -Report

Private shipyards in the United States support $42.4 billion in gross domestic product and provide more than 107,000 direct jobs, according to new report

June 14, 2021
Total Views: 2475

Monday, May 24, 2021
The designated Marine Highway Route, known as the I-64 Express barge service, in Virginia. Photo: Port of Virginia
Shipping

MARAD Announces Nearly $11 Million in Grants for America’s Marine Highways

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced today the availability of grants providing $10,819,000 in funding for the

May 24, 2021
Total Views: 2611

Thursday, May 20, 2021
USMMA Cadet using a sextant for celestial navigation
Shipping

MARAD Announces First ‘Centers of Excellence’ Designations for Maritime Training

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the first “Centers of Excellence” designations to 27 academic institutions to prepare

May 20, 2021
Total Views: 2456

marad-Lucinda-Lessley
Defense

These Might Be The Worst Maritime Videos Ever Produced

UPDATE: Adding insult to injury… shortly after this article was published MARAD removed the Maritime Day video from YouTube. by Captain John Konrad

May 20, 2021
Total Views: 10253

Monday, May 17, 2021
EU Directive Will Turbocharge Maritime Venture Capital While US Falls Far Behind
Finance

EU Directive Will Turbocharge Maritime Venture Capital While US Falls Far Behind

The European Union and the European Investment Bank Group, today said they will increase their cooperation and investment in the maritime “blue”

May 17, 2021
Total Views: 2620

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Watch: This Is Why Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Will Fail
News

Watch: This Is Why Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Will Fail

In the United States, we have a problem that’s so BIG and obvious that even Elon Musk can’t see it. Our highways are broken, our streets are

April 6, 2021
Total Views: 7014

Sunday, March 28, 2021
New York Mega Containership
Blog

New York’s Ever Given Crisis Is Bigger Than Egypt’s But Buttigieg Sits Silent

The cost of the mega containership Ever Given blocking Suez Canal traffic exceeds $9B a day but the cost of bringing these ships into poor and highly populated

March 28, 2021
Total Views: 37867

Monday, February 8, 2021
SS Antares arrives at Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Secures More ‘Grey Hull’ Repair Work

Philly Shipyard has been awarded a contract for the repair of the Military Sealift Command roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Charlton (T-AKR-314), marking the third

February 8, 2021
Total Views: 4604

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Biden Administration Names New Deputy Maritime Administrator
Shipping

Biden Administration Names New Deputy Maritime Administrator

The Biden Administration has announced the appointment of Lucinda Lessley to serve as the new Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Maritime Administration.

January 21, 2021
Total Views: 3541

Friday, January 15, 2021
Maritime Administrator-mark-buzby
Shipping

Buzby Resigns as U.S. Maritime Administrator

Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby has resigned from his post as U.S. Maritime Administrator following last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. “I no longer

January 15, 2021
Total Views: 11754

Friday, December 4, 2020
Tall Ships America and United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administrator Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Press Releases

Tall Ships America and United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administrator Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Press Release – Tall Ships America is pleased to announce the revival of a long-standing partnership with the United States Department of Transportation’s

December 4, 2020
Total Views: 619

Thursday, December 3, 2020
jack-bouno-usmma-supt
Blog

Interview With Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent of the USMMA at Kings Point

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Last week gCaptain had the privilege of interviewing Rear Admiral Jack Buono, USMS. Two years ago Buono was appointed as the

December 3, 2020
Total Views: 3668

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
US MERCHANT MARINE CAPTAIN
Blog

Forbes Challenges The Biden Administration To Act Now On Maritime Appointments

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In August 2017 President Trump swore in Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby as MARAD Administrator, the top civilian maritime position in the

November 17, 2020
Total Views: 6391

Friday, October 16, 2020
U.S. Awards $220 Million in Port Grants
Shipping News

U.S. Awards $220 Million in Port Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $220 million in grants to ports in sixteen states and territories. The discretionary grant funding was

October 16, 2020
Total Views: 135

Monday, September 21, 2020
Photo Of USMMA Midshipman With Class Ring
Blog

It’s Time For Kings Point To Step Up To The Plate

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point (KP), New York is our nation’s only service academy

September 21, 2020
Total Views: 2406

Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Watch: gCaptain’s Impassioned Call For Change
Blog

Watch: gCaptain’s Impassioned Call For Change

It’s time, to be honest. gCaptain is overwhelmed and the industry is breaking. (Note: This is part one of a two part video. Click here to watch PART2)

September 15, 2020
Total Views: 314

Monday, August 3, 2020
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Shipping News

U.S. House Appropriations Bill Includes $389 Million for New TAMUG Training Ship

Texas A&M University’s maritime academy is one step closer to getting a full-fledged training ship with the U.S. House’s passing of its 2021

August 3, 2020
Total Views: 438

Thursday, April 9, 2020
A New Day for the American Merchant Marine: The Philly Shipyard and National Security Multi-Mission Vessels
News

A New Day for the American Merchant Marine: The Philly Shipyard and National Security Multi-Mission Vessels

By Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Ph.D. – National Maritime Day (May 22) came a month earlier than usual with the announcement by the Maritime

April 9, 2020
Total Views: 1024