Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Acting Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, Christopher Coes, joined the Wealth Creation Tour in Philadelphia, engaging with Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students, transportation professionals, and business leaders. To focus on the expansion of economic opportunities through federal projects, ensuring businesses that were previously overlooked have a chance to thrive by creating opportunities for economic growth through the Infrastructure Law. #HBCU #WealthCreation #EconomicOpportunity #InfrastructureLaw

U.S. Maritime Administrator Ann C. Phillips met with Mr. Do Muoi Le, Administrator of the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VINAMARINE) on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Hanoi City to exchange successful practices on maritime policy updates, port and infrastructure development, supply chain, maritime decarbonization, and maritime safety and security. The U.S. delegation included representatives from the Department of State and the U.S. Coast Guard. Administrator Phillips also met with the Vietnam Ministry of Transport, visited the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center in Hai Phong City and seaports in Ho Chi Minh City.

Maritime Administrator Phillips met with a delegation from the Republic of Korea on August 7th.?The head of the Korean delegation was Si-Won Lee, the Director-General of the Shipping and Logistics Bureau of the Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.?The discussion included the topics of maritime shipping, economic security, supply chains, and other topics of mutual interest.

?? Yesterday, MARAD met with a distinguished delegation from the Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute (JITTI). Chairman Masafumi Shukuri and his team engaged in discussions on vital topics including maritime shipping, economic security, and supply chains. Looking forward to continued collaboration between our nations! ????

Yesterday, American Merchant Marine Veterans honored the 80th Anniversary of D-Day by unveiling the U.S. Merchant Marine Memorial on Utah Beach. https://lnkd.in/eRBmmJWK

Administrator Phillips and General Van Ovost honor our maritime history while leading the nation’s maritime sector into the future! 2024 National Maritime Day Celebration with Sen Kelly, Sec Del Toro, and SIU President Heindel! ?

ICYMI April 16th was an exciting day at @DOTMARAD as the Maritime Administrator and Deputy Administrator took part in the MARAD’s first Work-Life Balance Symposium. Industry experts shared their insights on enhancing mariner work-life balance, career progression, training, retention and much more. To learn more about MARAD’s first Work-Life Balance Symposium visit www.maritime.dot.gov. #MARAD #WorkLifeBalance #MaritimeCareer

Maritime Administration (MARAD) through the Maritime Environment and Technical Assistance (META) program, partnered with Energy and Environmental Research Associates (EERA) to design and create the Ship Alternative Fuel and Emissions Toolkit (SAFE-T).?SAFE-T is a web-based suite of tools for vessel owner/operators to use when considering actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. SAFE-T provides a user-friendly, web-based suite of tools that will enable shippers to track fuel use and emissions, determine the carbon intensity of different shipping routes, and compare properties of conventional and alternative marine fuels. These tools allow users to evaluate emissions and greenhouse gas reduction strategies for shipping.?SAFE-T was built on international standards and methodologies and from a robust blend of literature analysis, evaluation of comparable tools, input from stakeholders, and comprehensive examination of key subject matters experts. Read more https://lnkd.in/eCFTmAmR

U.S. Maritime Administrator Ann C. Phillips met with Mr. Victor Luna Barahona, Dean of the International Maritime University of Panama (UMIP) to discuss topics of mutual concern including mariner welfare, efficient workforce development and training programs. They also discussed the importance of the constant flow of skilled and readily-available mariners. The meeting included a campus tour, including the Center for Simulators and Applied Technologies for post-Panamax ships and other laboratories that complement the students' competencies.