The city of Paducah, Ky., is nearing completion on its new riverboat excursion pier and a complete reimagining of its riverfront park. The project is being completed as… Read More
Maritime Administration
The National Maritime Center (NMC) said it has made substantial progress in reducing the backlog of applications from the 2026 funding lapse. “Effective immediately, complete applications are… Read More
In 2025, the U.S. Maritime Administration released its survey of “Major U.S. Private Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities.” It listed 269 “small- and medium-sized” shipyards and repair yards, 45 described… Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has reported that Delfin Midstream has reached its final investment decision to spend $5 billion to create the nation’s first floating LNG export… Read More
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
A $567-million boost for the Maritime Administration (MarAd), $538 million for the Port Infrastructure Development Program and $732 million to support President Donald Trump’s Maritime Action Plan were among… 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
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
