USMMA Advisory Council will hold public meeting

DOT names members of new USMMA Advisory Council

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the appointment of thirteen inaugural members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Council, five of whom are Kings Point graduates, including one member

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MARAD awards Marine Highways grants to 12 projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded nearly $39 million in grants to 12 marine highway projects across the nation under the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). The funding

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FHWA awards $172.2 million in FY 2022 ferry service funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today announced $172.2 million in Fiscal Year 2022 formula funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 35 states and three territories to improve ferry

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Biden administration announces availability of nearly $300 million in ferry grants

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a a combined Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making available nearly $300 million through three competitive grant programs that aim to boost access to rural

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Buttigieg names members of new maritime panel

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced the appointment of 25 new members to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). The MTSNAC’s Charter is to advise the Secretary, through the

MARAD says turn off AIS in Houthi threat area

MARAD designates 4 new Marine Highway Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the immediate designation of four new Marine Highway Projects as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). Projects in North Carolina,

Retired Army General will take on supply chain disruption issues

Former TRANSCOM commander is new port and supply chain envoy

Retired General Stephen R. Lyons, former commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, will be the new port and supply chain envoy to the Biden administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. General Lyons

Rendering of NSMV training ship

Funding for Cal Maritime NSMV training ship secured

In good news for the California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) and Philly Shipyard, the $1.5 billion omnibus spending bill signed into law by President Biden yesterday includes funding for the

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MARAD: $25 million available for America’s Marine Highway Program

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the availability of $25 million in funding for the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP), which supports the development and expanded use of America’s navigable waterways.

MARAD acting Administrator announced Port Infrastructure Development grantsgrants

MARAD: $450 million available for Port Infrastructure Development grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the availability of nearly $450 million in newly available grant funding for port-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The

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