Supporting the technical aspects of America's maritime transportation infrastructure
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) promotes development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine, sufficient to carry the Nation's domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of its waterborne foreign commerce, and capable of serving as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. MARAD also seeks to ensure that the United States enjoys adequate shipbuilding and repair service, efficient ports, effective intermodal water and land transportation systems, and reserve shipping capacity in time of national emergency.
California is committed to safety first, mitigating transportation sector climate impacts, and advancing transportation equity for all. On this page, learn about specific programs that have been created using funds from IIJA, to understand how they will impact Californians and travelers in our state.
More details about MARAD are available at the Maritime Administration website
