Maritime and Waterways
Legacy ID
26
U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $123.5 Million to Improve Passenger Ferry Services, Ferry Boats and Terminals
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the award and distribution of approximately $123.5 million for passenger ferry projects and ferry operators throughout the United States and selected territories. The funds will support existing ferry service on many of the...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 10 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC is comprised of leaders from commercial transportation firms, trade associations, state...
News Digest - 032114
DOT 29-13
PHMSA Amends Regulations to Reduce Hazardous Materials Paperwork Burden. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) incorporated 22 longstanding hazardous materials special permits and four competent authority approvals into the Hazardous Materials...
SLSDC FY 2015 Budget Estimates
MARAD FY 2015 Budget Estimates
News Digest DOT 17-14
MARAD Requesting Comment on Title XI Evaluation Criteria. The Maritime Administration is asking for public comment on a proposed policy regarding the factors for obtaining loan guarantees through the Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program, Title XI. Title XI is a discretionary program that...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Outlines Transportation Vision Focused on Overcoming Infrastructure Deficit
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx today outlined his top priorities for the Department of Transportation, highlighting America’s infrastructure deficit and identifying ways for the Department to use innovation and improved planning to stretch transportation dollars as...
Maritime Administration Kicks-Off First National Maritime Strategy Symposium
Participants contribute to development of a robust national maritime strategy
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today welcomed industry stakeholders to the first-ever National Maritime Strategy Symposium, a three-day...