摘要: |
From its United States Marine Highway Program to the Small Shipyard Grant and its Capital Construction Fund, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MarAd) supports the maritime industry in many ways. Daniel Ladd, director of MarAd's office of financial approvals, will speak in this session on recent changes to the Capital Construction Fund, which aids vessel operators seeking to expand, replace or modernize their fleets. Since December 2022, the fund is open to operators of towboats and barges in the inland waterways; operations that offer bunkering, crew launch and ship assist services; and coastal tug and barge operators. In addition, Travis Black, director of MarAd's inland waterways gateway office, will discuss other agency initiatives, including the Marine Highway Program. |