Tag: US MARAD

Small shipyard grant program creates jobs and increases economic competitiveness

US Shipyards Support $36B in GDP

Advisory: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS - CoV)

US MARAD warns UAE vessels to be vigilant against pirate attacks in Arabian Sea

Guam Port Improvement Project Underway

MARAD has issued an advisory for the East China Sea

MARAD Announces $1.5 Million for Innovative Environmental Demonstration Projects

MARAD issues advisory re guidance to vessels operating in pirate infested waters

Researchers measured the fuels emissions, efficiency and effect on engine performance The Maritime Administration announced its analysis of a test conducted with algae-based biofuel on one of its large commercial-size vessels. This cutting-edge research used marine engines aboard the Great Lakes Maritime Academy training ship, the TS State of Michigan, to measure emissions reduction impacts.The project is part of a joint effort by the Departments of Defense and Transportation to reduce the nation's dependence on petroleum. The fuel, which was provided by the Navy, was tested in one of the vessel's engines for more than 400 hours.Researchers measured the fuel's emissions, efficiency and effect on engine performance. Detailed results of the test and a complete report on the study is available online for review or downloading at www.marad.dot.govSource: MARAD

Mariners transiting North Pacific Ocean should be aware of the debris The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued an advisory reminding mariners transiting the North Pacific Ocean between Japan and the US West Coast of the debris field resulting from the tsunami on Honshu, Japan in 11 March 2011.Some possible marine debris types include derelict vessels, fishing nets and floats, lumber, cargo containers, and household goods. Because different debris types move with currents and winds differently, the debris may be dispersed over a very broad area.Source: MARAD