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03 Dec

Five Marine Highway projects receive nearly $5 million

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Ports, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has awarded $4.85 million in grants to five projects via the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The funding will enhance the movement of goods along the nation's navigable waterways while expanding existing waterborne freight services in Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Washington and West Virginia. “The Biden-Harris administration’s investments in the United States Marine Highway Program are to move goods more quickly and…

15 Nov

MarAd announces $580 million for port improvements

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Ports, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) will invest nearly $580 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and one U.S. territory. This funding will help increase both capacity and efficiency at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. The port improvement projects announced Friday will strengthen supply chain reliability,…

11 Oct

MarAd advisory: Global disruptions to maritime GPS, AIS

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Security, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — GPS disruption affects maritime navigation in various parts of the world. Mariners are encouraged to take the following precautions: • Develop plans for responding to GPS disruptions that affect safe navigation of vessels prior to getting underway. • When a GPS outage occurs, incidents should be reported as soon as safely possible to the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation…

09 Oct

MarAd advisory: Threats to IT systems, automated cranes

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Ports, Security, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — This advisory from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) seeks to alert maritime stakeholders of potential vulnerabilities to maritime port equipment, networks, operating systems, software and infrastructure. Foreign companies manufacture, install and maintain port equipment that creates vulnerabilities to global maritime infrastructure information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. In the past few years, the U.S. government has…

23 Sep

MarAd accepting applications for Centers of Excellence

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & TrainingMarAd

(WASHINGTON) — Last week, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) began accepting Centers of Excellence (CoE) designation applications from qualified post-secondary educational and vocational institutions and other public or nonprofit training entities that prepare Americans for careers in the maritime industry. This effort expands equitable opportunities for good-paying jobs and prepares trainees for successful careers in the maritime industry. The CoE…

09 Sep

MarAd advisory: Combat threat in Black Sea, Sea of Azov

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Security, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in late February 2022, commercial vessels have reportedly been struck by projectiles and experienced explosions in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. There have also been reports of moored and drifting naval mines. While some past actions may have targeted specific commercial vessels due to their association with certain countries…

10 Jul

MarAd grants boost 15 small shipyards in 12 states

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, shipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has awarded $8.75 million to 15 small shipyards in 12 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help shipyards modernize, increase productivity, and expand local job opportunities while competing in the global marketplace. The shipbuilding industry enhances the United States’ national and economic security. In addition to the direct output…

24 Jun

MarAd advisory: Crew kidnappings in Gulf of Guinea

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Security, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — Over the past year, pirates, armed robbers and kidnapping for ransom (KFR) groups are known to have operated in the Gulf of Guinea off Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana and Togo. During this period, they targeted a variety of vessels including tankers, containerships, general cargo vessels and passenger vessels. These groups have boarded vessels up to 300 nautical…

14 Jun

MarAd seeking proposals for maritime innovation center

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsLicensing and training, MarAd

(WASHINGTON) — The Maritime Administration’s (MarAd) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance program is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to establish a United States Center for Maritime Innovation. The center will support the study, research, development, assessment and deployment of emerging marine technologies and practices related to emerging environmental challenges faced by the maritime transportation system. MarAd is seeking proposals…

24 May

$4.8 million available for marine highway projects

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Marine highways, Ports, shipping, Tugboats and towing

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) recently announced a notice of funding opportunity making $4.8 million available in fiscal year 2024 funds through the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The USMHP funds projects that increase the movement of freight on America’s navigable waterways. Where water-based transport is available, it provides the most efficient, effective and sustainable option for freight…