Tag: US MARAD

While the Indian Ocean piracy ‘High Risk Area’ will be removed on 1 January 2023, regional conflicts, heightened military activity, and increased political tensions continue to pose threats to merchant vessels operating in this geographic area, warns US MARAD.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the launch of a 16-month study exploring low carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes.

During testimony before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, MARAD Administrator Ann Phillips announced two efforts intended to support federal compliance with cargo preference requirements.  

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that up to $684.3 million is now available for Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grants.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the availability of an additional $14.8 million in funding, for a total of $39.8 million, for the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP).

The U.S. Maritime Administration issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision, approving the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a Port of Long Beach project designed to enhance the flow of cargo by rail.

Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) announced the authorization by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) and subsequent order from TOTE Services for the construction of one additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV).

The U.S. Maritime Administration informs that there have been reported GPS interference incidents in various locations around the world, especially in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. 

US Department of Transportation Secretary announced the award of $241 million in discretionary grant funding to improve port facilities.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration released safety standards to govern the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Sea Year.