The administration grants are for upgrades to equipment, facilities, and workforce training. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will award $35 million…
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White House Proposes Cargo Taxes to Support U.S. Shipbuilding
The Maritime Action Plan would raise between $66 billion and $1.5 trillion to support the infrastructure of U.S. shipbuilding over the next 10 years. The White House proposed…
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Labor Department Makes $8 Million Available for Shipbuilding
The move aligns with President Trump’s executive order “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” The Department of Labor announced that $8 million in grants will be made available on September…
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Navy Secretary Announces Review of Faulty Welds on Critical Ships
Service investigates shipyard issues in aircraft carrier and submarine welding. U.S. Navy officials reported that faulty welds were discovered on three vessels, including the aircraft carrier USS George…
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