Maritime Administration

June 20, 2025 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting comments on its notice for proposed rulemaking on reissuing its nationwide permits (NWPs) with modifications to reduce burdens on… Read More

“Anything that affects the [maritime] system affects us,” said Brian Mueller, CEO of Heartland Companies, one of the nation’s largest barge-builders. “In an emergency, there may not be enough blue-water… Read More

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is hosting a series of informational webinars focused on the FY 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program. The webinars are designed to support potential… Read More

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced Sang H. Yi as acting maritime administrator. As acting head of the Maritime Administration (MarAd), Yi will play a critical role in advancing… Read More

Although May 22 was National Maritime Day, June 12 is considered the “birthday” of the U.S. merchant marine. That day commemorates the first wartime role of the U.S. merchant marine… Read More

Jeffrey Hardin Lewis recently joined the highly ranked maritime law practice team at Cozen O’Connor. Cozen O’Connor is recognized as a Band 1 firm for Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory by… Read More

On March 24, President Donald Trump nominated Adam Telle to serve as assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, a civilian leadership position overseeing the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More

By Dave Matsuda This week, the Small Shipyard Grant Coalition (www.smallshipyards.com) held its annual Fly-In in Washington, D.C., to meet with federal officials and advocate for increased funding for the… Read More

Former MarAd Administrator Ann Phillips On January 12, Maritime Administrator Ann C. Phillips, a rear admiral of the U.S. Navy (ret.), departed the Maritime Administration (MarAd) ahead of the inauguration… Read More