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04 Aug

U.S. commits $6.2 billion to manage Ready Reserve Force

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Merchant mariners

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has signed 20 contracts totaling $6.2 billion to manage its Ready Reserve Force (RRF). The RRF, through the MarAd, provides strategic sealift support for the rapid deployment of U.S. military forces and equipment during conflicts, crises and emergencies. “The Ready Reserve Force supports our military men and women and strengthens our supply chains,”…

24 Jul

MarAd marks historic reflagging of neo-Panamax boxship

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(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced the historic reflagging of CMA CGM Phoenix as the largest U.S.-flagged commercial containership. The in-port flag change ceremony took place at the Port of Charleston, S.C., with MarAd Acting Administrator Sang Yi attending and delivering remarks. “Adding the CMA CGM Phoenix into the U.S.-flagged fleet is a powerful move toward reclaiming…

21 Jul

17 small shipyards receive grants totaling $8.75 million

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, shipyards

(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday announced that the Maritime Administration (MarAd) has awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance. The funding is part of the Small Shipyard Grant program, which supports advanced training, workforce development, and new technologies that strengthen U.S. shipbuilding and repair capabilities. “Unleashing the full power…

14 Jul

MarAd adds 848 miles to U.S. Marine Highway Program

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsbrownwater, MarAd, Ports, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The Maritime Administration (MarAd) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The network, which now covers 27,139 miles across 35 designated routes, supports U.S. supply chains, critical infrastructure, and maritime workforce development. A key highlight of this expansion is the strengthening of the M-90 route, which…

02 Jul

GAO: MarAd lacks ‘measurable’ goals for build programs

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, shipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — Building commercial ships in U.S. shipyards supports the maritime industry, which plays a vital role in national security. However, U.S. commercial shipbuilding has been in decline for decades. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has four financial assistance programs to help change that. It's not clear if these programs are meeting the needs of the industry or national security,…

16 Jun

MarAd alert: Potential threat to shipping near Iran

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Maritime alerts, safety, Security, shipping

Threat type: Potential retaliatory strikes by Iranian forces Geographic area: Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea (WASHINGTON) — At approximately 0100 UTC on June 13, Israel commenced military strikes against targets in Iran. Due to the now heightened tensions in this region, U.S.-flagged commercial vessels operating throughout this region are strongly encouraged to maintain close…

16 Jun

Kings Point graduate named acting head of MarAd

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(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that Sang H. Yi has been named acting maritime administrator. As acting head of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), Yi will play a critical role in advancing the Trump administration’s domestic shipbuilding goals and restoring the nation’s maritime dominance. Yi will lead MarAd’s efforts to maintain and modernize the vital infrastructure…

02 Jun

MarAd launches website for maritime innovation

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, MarAd

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced Friday that the agency-supported U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation website is now live. The center and its secretariat, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), will promote the study, research, development, assessment and deployment of emerging marine technologies and practices related to the maritime transportation system. It will be critical for engaging industry,…

13 May

Coast Guard refines reflag rules to boost U.S. fleet

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Merchant marine, Regulation, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard has streamlined the process for foreign ships to be certificated under the American Registry without compromising safety. By doing so, the Coast Guard has consolidated the reflag process under a single program based on international standards. Benefits include: • Reducing pre-inspection plan review and national equivalency process. • Avoiding schedule delays and minimizing modification…

08 May

Trump nominates former Maersk exec to lead MarAd

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, MarAd, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has nominated Stephen Carmel, a former executive with Maersk Line Ltd., to head the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), FreightWaves reported. Carmel replaces Capt. Brent Sadler, a Navy veteran who had been tapped in March to lead the agency but had yet to undergo a nomination hearing in the Senate. No reason was given as to…