It was my pleasure on Nov. 10 to participate in the dedication of the U.S. Merchant Marine emblem alongside the emblems of the Armed Services of the United States at Veterans Memorial
It was my pleasure on Nov. 10 to participate in the dedication of the U.S. Merchant Marine emblem alongside the emblems of the Armed Services of the United States at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Anacortes.
I can’t think of a more auspicious time to have made this dedication than on Veteran’s Day weekend.
We are a maritime nation.
For those of you who don’t know, the U.S. Maritime Administration – MARAD for short -- is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Our mission is promoting waterborne transportation. We support marine shipping and its integration within transportation systems, and the viability of the U.S. Merchant Marine.
MARAD works to support ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations and national security.
MARAD is also charged with maintaining the health of the Merchant Marine, since commercial mariners, vessels and intermodal facilities are vital for supporting national security and the vital role the maritime industry plays in the lives of all Americans.
The success of our economies is driven and reflected in the success of our ports. Our ports connect the nation and the world. To put this in perspective, 80-90% of all goods in the U.S. come from ships operated
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