MARAD Adds $234.3 Million To Boost America’s Port Infrastructure
FY 2022 Appropriations Act Raises Port Infrastructure Development Program Funding to More Than $684 Million, the Highest Total Ever
MARAD Awards Vessel Acquisition Management Contract To Crowley Worth $638 Million
Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Solutions business unit has been awarded a multi-year, $638 million contract for Vessel Acquisition Management (VAM) by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).
MARAD Authorizes Construction Of Two Additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV), which will replace aging training vessels at Maine Maritime Academy
US MARAD Announces $9.8 Million In Grants To Strengthen U.S. Shipyard Competitiveness
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s MARAD today awarded $9.8 million to 18 U.S. small shipyards through its Small Shipyard Grant Program.
US MARAD Mobilizes National Defense Reserve Fleet Vessels In Support Of Hurricane Harvey
MARAD has activated two National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels for a pre-scripted Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission to support relief efforts in Texas.
Researchers Examine Market Potential, Environmental Trade-Offs Of Using Natural Gas As A Marine Fuel
As the maritime shipping industry transitions toward cleaner fuels in response to new environmental regulations and emissions standards, abundant supplies of natural gas in the United States, and worldwide, appear to offer a promising solution in transportation industries.
Maritime Administration Provides $500,000 To Study Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology For Maritime Applications
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) on 28th July, announced that it is providing $500,000 to support a feasibility study for the design, construction, and operation of a high-speed passenger ferry powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology and a hydrogen refueling station.