Trump order aims to boost USMMA, American shipbuilding
10 Apr

Trump order aims to boost USMMA, American shipbuilding

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday applauded President Trump’s executive order to restore America’s maritime dominance. As part of the executive order, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) will coordinate with various stakeholders to create a Maritime Action Plan (MAP). The MAP will include key initiatives like revitalizing the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), incentivizing domestic shipbuilding, enhancing infrastructure…
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MarAd donates motor lifeboat to Clatsop Community College
29 Jan

MarAd donates motor lifeboat to Clatsop Community College

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training
(ASTORIA, Ore.) — Clatsop Community College (CCC) has acquired an enclosed motor lifeboat, donated by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), from M/V Cape Horn at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Ore. The donation, received by the CCC Foundation, will be used in the college’s maritime training programs. This significant addition to the Maritime Science Department allows the college to meet training…
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Five Marine Highway projects receive nearly $5 million
03 Dec

Five Marine Highway projects receive nearly $5 million

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(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…
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MarAd announces $580 million for port improvements
15 Nov

MarAd announces $580 million for port improvements

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(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,…
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MarAd advisory: Global disruptions to maritime GPS, AIS
11 Oct

MarAd advisory: Global disruptions to maritime GPS, AIS

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(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…
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MarAd advisory: Threats to IT systems, automated cranes
09 Oct

MarAd advisory: Threats to IT systems, automated cranes

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , ,
(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…
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MarAd accepting applications for Centers of Excellence
23 Sep

MarAd accepting applications for Centers of Excellence

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training
(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…
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MarAd advisory: Combat threat in Black Sea, Sea of Azov
09 Sep

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

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(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…
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MarAd grants boost 15 small shipyards in 12 states
10 Jul

MarAd grants boost 15 small shipyards in 12 states

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(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…
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