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Maritime and Waterways
The Maritime Administration promotes 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
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Works in areas involving ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety.