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Washington Waves: Waterway News From D. C.

The National Maritime Center (NMC) announced it has made “substantial progress” in reducing the backlog of applications triggered by the 2026 lapse in appropriations. “Effective immediately, completed applications… Read More

The U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing June 3 involved FY 2027 budget development for the Maritime Administration (MarAd) and… Read More

Washington Waves

May 29, 2026

President Donald Trump marked National Maritime Day by honoring mariners and recommitting to restoring and expanding America’s maritime dominance. “Today, that mission is more vital than ever,” the… Read More

Sang Yi was appointed president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), effective May 4. He joined the association after serving as the deputy administrator of… Read More

Confirming the fears of Jones Act supporters, President Donald Trump’s administration announced April 24 that it has extended an initial 60-day waiver of the act for another 90 days. Read More

Several projects along the nation’s inland rivers are among those to have received 2025 U.S. Marine Highway Program grants. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced $13,280,351 in grants for 11… Read More