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is responsible for developing & maintaining a
merchant marine capable of meeting America's requirements
for both commercial trade & national defense. MARAD
administers the financial & technical programs to
enhance the maritime industry's productivity &
competitiveness. 
PRESS RELEASES FROM
2007
February
Elizabeth
Megginson Named Chief Counsel for Maritime Administration (03/02/07)
June
More U.S.
Crews for LNG Tankers; Training Standards Agreement Goes Forward
(06/05/07)
Two More
Ships to Leave James River Reserve Fleet; Contracts announced with
firms in Chesapeake, Va., and Brownsville, Texas (06/13/07)
July
Maryland
Recycler Buys James River Ship
World War II-era Vessel Headed for Baltimore Area Yard (07/17/07)
61st Ship
Soon to Leave James River; Vintage Freighter Headed for
Brownsville (08/01/07)
Maritime
Administration Announces Commitment for U.S.-Flag Vessels
Woodside Natural Gas, Inc., commit to American seafarers on LNG ships
(07/31/07)
September
Maritime
Administration to Remove 100th Obsolete Ship (09/10/07)
October
Fast Sealift Ships to Join Ready Reserve Force;
Eight Vessels to Enhance Fleet Capability (10/05/07)
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