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   Welcome to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) Public Affairs web page. MARAD 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.

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PRESS RELEASES FROM 2001

bulletWhite House Chief of Staff Andrew Card to Deliver 2001 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Address (6/13/01)

bulletU.S. Secretary of Transportation and Russian Transport Minister Sign Bilateral Maritime Agreement (6/20/01)  

bulletU.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force (10/18/01)

bulletMaritime Administration Statement on Suspension of Work at Ingalls Shipyard (10/26/01)

bulletU.S. Secretary Of Transportation Welcomes The Addition Of Another Modern And Efficient Vessel To The U.S.-Flag Fleet (12/10/01)

If you have any problems accessing any of these documents, please send an e-mail to:
jennifer.kunkle@ost.dot.gov