DOT Maritime Administration

Earlier this month, the Inland Waterways Gateway Office joined the U.S Army Corps of Engineers 2025 Navigator Stakeholder Meeting in Chattanooga, TN, to discuss the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project. The critical upgrade is vital for safety and to maintain 318 miles of…

MARAD had a great visit at the Calhoon MEBA Engineering School in Maryland yesterday! We had the chance to meet the academy interns as they wrapped up their three-week program filled with hands-on, specialized training. Big thanks to our longtime partners at @MEBAUNION are…

MARAD is excited to announce the 17 recipients of the Small Shipyard Grants program for 2025. This funding supports critical upgrades and strengthens our industrial base. From coast to coast, small shipyards are receiving the tools necessary to build more, build better, and fuel…

Under @POTUS’ leadership, @SecDuffy is working to restore America’s maritime dominance. Read about the $8.75 Million in Grants to revitalize shipyards across the country. ⬇️

It’s a new day for transportation and a chance to promote economic growth! The Department is looking for public comment on Surface Reauthorization to: ✅ Enhance transportation safety ✅ Accelerate project delivery ✅ Increase opportunities ✅ Strengthen partnerships

Did you know 1,800 cadets from our seven maritime academies are training at sea this summer aboard U.S. flagged ships? Across the world, they’re gaining hands-on experience and building the skills needed to lead the U.S maritime industry. #MARAD #Mariners

📣 Excited to announce that the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (@UsmmaO) has been named to @ThePrincetonRev’s Best Value Colleges for 2025 list! 🇺🇸⚓️ This honor reflects the Academy’s exceptional education and commitment to strengthening America’s maritime future. #MARAD #USMMA…

.@RepHuffman is offended by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's portrait of Jesus being lifted from the basement but not the mold, tar, and freezing water the students live under.   The "Christ on the Water" painting is a legacy artwork at the Merchant Marine Academy and deserves…

⚓ Did you know? Since 2022, MARAD has issued more than 1,900 awards and medals to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of U.S. Merchant Mariners. #MARAD #MerchantMarine

.@SecDuffy anounced nearly $500 million in funding to help revitalize American infrastructure. These BUILD Grant projects will support critical roadway, transit, rail, maritime, and aviation improvements.   Learn more below ⬇️

We visited the @PhillyShipyard to see firsthand how ongoing commercial shipbuilding projects are strengthening the U.S. maritime industry and supporting good-paying American jobs!

The designation of the Ouachita River as a U.S. Marine Highway will help unlock new economic development in rural Louisiana. Proud to have requested this designation from @SecDuffy that will increase investment in Louisiana’s waterways infrastructure. knoe.com/2025/07/10/oua…

Kentucky, Louisiana and the Great Lakes Region are the main beneficiaries. Story via @_NoelFletcher. @USDOT @DOTMARAD ttnews.com/articles/duffy…

➡️ The US has added 848 miles to its Marine Highway network: tinyurl.com/2v9vnrm4 @DOTMARAD #MarineHighway #GreatLakes #Logistics #SupplyChain #WorldCargoNews

Last week we had the opportunity to meet with @ColonnaShipyard, one of the oldest family-owned and -operated shipyards in the U.S. Based in Norfolk, VA, they continue to lead with innovation, craftsmanship, and a strong commitment to the maritime industry.

.@DOTMARAD awarded 101-year-old veteran Elmer Cocke 8 medals for his service during World War II. Elmer is one of the many outstanding men who served our country as a Merchant Marine. Congratulations and thank you for your service!

⚓️MARAD is proud to present WWII Merchant Mariner veteran Elmer Cocke with his 8 service medals. His heroism during the sinking of the William J. Palmer in 1945 is a powerful testament to his selfless service and the enduring sacrifices of the U.S. Merchant Marine.⚓️ #MARAD…

The U.S. Marine Highways is offering an efficient and reliable way to keep goods moving across America. With the demand for freight growing, additional waterways will continue to enhance supply chains and help secure maritime dominance.

🚢 Coming from the Midwest, I’ve seen firsthand how maritime dominance isn’t just about our oceans. Our nation's many rivers and inland ports are crucial resources for moving great American products to markets across the country and around the world. Expanding the Marine Highway…

The United States Merchant Marine Academy recently welcomed the Class of 2029 to campus.    Each plebe candidate has already demonstrated their willingness to put the needs of the country first and help secure maritime dominance. Congratulations to these patriots and their…