Maritime Administration

Maritime Administration

Program Name: Maritime Administration

Resource Type: Federal

State: USA

Agency: Program Source: Economic Development Entity

Description: The Maritime Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation. Its programs promote the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, and the viability of the U.S. merchant marine. The Maritime Administration works in many areas involving ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety.

Website: http://www.marad.dot.gov