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Wednesday, September 6, 2017
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MARAD Awards $9.8 Million to Small Shipyards

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded a total of $9.8 million to 18 U.S. small shipyards to help pay for

September 6, 2017
Total Views: 60

Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Rear Admiral Mark Buzby Sworn In as U.S. Maritime Administrator
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Rear Admiral Mark Buzby Sworn In as U.S. Maritime Administrator

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has sworn in Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby (USN, Ret.) as the Administrator of the Maritime Administration. Prior to his

August 16, 2017
Total Views: 63

Thursday, June 22, 2017
President Trump to Nominate Mark Buzby, Former MSC Commander, as Maritime Administrator
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President Trump to Nominate Mark Buzby, Former MSC Commander, as Maritime Administrator

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Mark H. Buzby of Virginia to the position of Maritime Administrator at the Department of

June 22, 2017
Total Views: 25

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
U.S. Senate Confirms Chao to Head Transportation Department
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U.S. Senate Confirms Chao to Head Transportation Department

In a 93 to 6 vote, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Elaine Chao as head of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the Trump Administration. Hours later

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 33

Friday, July 1, 2016
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Sea Year Fears At US Merchant Marine Academy

By Jaquelyn Burton (Coeval, Inc.) Overshadowing the graduation of the class of 2016, many midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy are

July 1, 2016
Total Views: 229

Thursday, September 17, 2015
U.S. Maritime Industry Stakeholders Rally Behind ‘Strong’ Jones Act
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U.S. Maritime Industry Stakeholders Rally Behind ‘Strong’ Jones Act

  A number of U.S. maritime industry stakeholders rallied together in a strong show of support for the Jones Act during an industry event in New York on

September 17, 2015
Total Views: 34

Thursday, April 23, 2015
MARAD Has $900,000 Available for LNG Conversion Project
Maritime News

MARAD Has $900,000 Available for LNG Conversion Project

The U.S. Maritime Administration says it has $900,000 in federal funding available to support the conversion of existing U.S. flag vessels to liquified natural

April 23, 2015
Total Views: 5

Monday, December 15, 2014
MARAD Seeking Comment on Oil and Gas Exports from Deepwater Ports
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MARAD Seeking Comment on Oil and Gas Exports from Deepwater Ports

A U.S. agency is considering how the country could export crude oil and natural gas from deepwater ports as the domestic drilling boom adds pressure for

December 15, 2014
Total Views: 5

Thursday, October 9, 2014
Jaenichen: The Jones Act Moves Industry and America’s Economic Prosperity
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Jaenichen: The Jones Act Moves Industry and America’s Economic Prosperity

Our very first Congress singled out the domestic U.S. Merchant Marine as essential to our economy and national defense. That is why, from the beginnings of

October 9, 2014
Total Views: 18

Monday, September 22, 2014
TOTE Secures $324 Million in Government Financing for Dual Fuel Containerships
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TOTE Secures $324 Million in Government Financing for Dual Fuel Containerships

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the approval of a $324.6 million Title XI loan guarantee to TOTE Shipholdings, Inc., to finance the

September 22, 2014
Total Views: 27

Monday, September 8, 2014
MARAD Releases LNG Bunkering Study
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MARAD Releases LNG Bunkering Study

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a comprehensive study examining the options for liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering and the necessary

September 8, 2014
Total Views: 4

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Jaenichen Confirmed as U.S. Maritime Administrator
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Jaenichen Confirmed as U.S. Maritime Administrator

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul “Chip” Jaenichen as Maritime Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration. Jaenichen has been with MARAD since July

July 16, 2014
Total Views: 147

Friday, April 4, 2014
Foxx Names New Members to U.S Maritime Industry Advisory Panel
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Foxx Names New Members to U.S Maritime Industry Advisory Panel

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 10 new members to the Marine Transportation System National

April 4, 2014
Total Views: 9

Thursday, February 6, 2014
GAO Report Shows MARAD’s Training Focus A Cause for Concern, But is it?
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GAO Report Shows MARAD’s Training Focus A Cause for Concern, But is it?

It's no secret that proper education and training is important to the success of the U.S. merchant

February 6, 2014
Total Views: 31

Thursday, January 30, 2014
MARAD Awards $7 Million to Maritime Academies
Maritime News

MARAD Awards $7 Million to Maritime Academies

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has announced that the United State's six state maritime academies will receive $1 million

January 30, 2014
Total Views: 19

Sunday, December 1, 2013
U.S. Ship MV Cape Ray Readied For Possible Syrian Chemical Weapons Destruction
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U.S. Ship MV Cape Ray Readied For Possible Syrian Chemical Weapons Destruction

The U.S. government has begun outfitting a ship in its ready reserve force with equipment to enable it to destroy some of Syria's chemical weapons at sea in

December 1, 2013
Total Views: 49

Tuesday, November 26, 2013
MARAD Report Studies Impacts of Panama Canal Expansion
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MARAD Report Studies Impacts of Panama Canal Expansion

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) on Monday released a study on shipping patterns and industry costs that will

November 26, 2013
Total Views: 25

Thursday, November 7, 2013
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MARAD to Fund Two LNG Projects for $1.4 Million

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced Thursday that it is providing a total of $1.4 million for two projects

November 7, 2013
Total Views: 4

Wednesday, July 24, 2013
MARAD Awards Nearly $10 Million in Grants to Small Shipyards
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MARAD Awards Nearly $10 Million in Grants to Small Shipyards

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced Wednesday $9.46 million to help improve 12 shipyards in 10 states.

July 24, 2013
Total Views: 47

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
MARAD: U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Industry is $36 Billion Important
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MARAD: U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Industry is $36 Billion Important

U.S. shipyards in 2011 supported $36 billion in gross domestic product, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s

June 19, 2013
Total Views: 65
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