Offices & Programs

National Security

Assuring that merchant shipping is available in time of war or national emergency.

Monitoring the administration of and compliance with U.S. cargo preference laws and regulations by Federal agencies.

Supporting a shipbuilding industrial base for national security objectives and promote a self-sufficient internationally competitive industry.

Inland Waterways:
- Intermodal Development:
- Cargo Handling Cooperative Program (CHCP)
- Inland Waterways Intermodal Cooperative Program (IWICP)
- Intermodal Access to US Ports and Marine Terminals
- Inventory of American Intermodal Equipment
- Efficient Marine-Rail Interface
- Heartland Intermodal Partnership - HIP
Environmental Activities:
- Artificial Reefing Letter Application
- Artificial Reefing Application
- Industry Environmental Support
- Marine Air Emissions
- Ballast Water Management
Domestic Shipping:
- Domestic Shipping Overview
- Short Sea Shipping Initiative
- Coastal Shipping Initiative
- Maritime Administration Assistance to Shippers
- Small Vessel Waiver Program
- Ferry Initiative
- Inland Container on Barge
Ports:
- Maritime Administration Port Economic Impact Kit
- Port Facility Conveyance Program
- Center for the Commercial Deployment of Transportation Technologies Port Readiness
- Public Port Capital Expenditure Analysis
- Port Risk Management
- Port Finance
- Port and Cargo Security

Bilateral Relations and Agreements

Supporting the training of merchant marine officers and crew members with a focus on safety in U.S. waterborne commerce.