MarAd advisory: Shipping threats expand in Mideast

MarAd advisory: Shipping threats expand in Mideast

The following is a maritime advisory from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd): • Threat type: Threats to commercial vessels • Geographic area: Southern Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf This advisory supersedes and cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2024-001, incorporates new advice to…
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U.S. to award $500 million to boost port infrastructure

U.S. to award $500 million to boost port infrastructure

(WASHINGTON) — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has published a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for $500 million in fiscal year 2024 funding through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Investments made under the PIDP focus on modernizing the nation’s coastal and inland waterway ports as well as strengthening its supply…
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MarAd releases strategic plan to boost mariner workforce

MarAd releases strategic plan to boost mariner workforce

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has released its Mariner Workforce Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027. This plan outlines six key goals to grow our nation’s mariner workforce through recruitment, training and retention. The plan also addresses demonstration and research priorities that could be implemented to further improve mariner recruitment, training and retention. MarAd included input from government,…
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MarAd advisory: Black Sea attacks, collateral damage

MarAd advisory: Black Sea attacks, collateral damage

(WASHINGTON) — Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in late February 2022, commercial vessels have reportedly been struck by projectiles and experienced explosions in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. There have also been reports of moored and drifting naval mines. • NATO Shipping Center – Risk of collateral damage in the northwestern, western and southwest Black Sea…
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MarAd alert: Houthi threat to ships in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

MarAd alert: Houthi threat to ships in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

(WASHINGTON) — At 2330 UTC on Jan. 10, coalition forces conducted strikes against targets used by Houthi rebels in Yemen to launch attacks against international shipping lanes and commercial vessels. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command recommends that U.S.-flagged commercial vessels remain north of 18N in the Red Sea or East of 46E in the Gulf of Aden for the next…
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MarAd’s Phillips praises dedication of U.S. mariners

MarAd’s Phillips praises dedication of U.S. mariners

(WASHINGTON) — The following is a message released Thursday by retired Navy Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, U.S. maritime administrator: "As we find ourselves in the home stretch of another trip around the sun, I want to pause and take the time to reflect on how your efforts make MarAd (U.S. Maritime Administration) incredibly successful year in and year out. Thank…
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Southern Red Sea attacks prompt U.S. maritime warning

Southern Red Sea attacks prompt U.S. maritime warning

(WASHINGTON) — Multiple missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks emanating from Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen impacted the Southern Red Sea/Bab el Mandeb (BAM) region throughout the day on Sunday, affecting at least three commercial vessels. Exercise caution when transiting this area and remain cognizant of evolving threats in this region. U.S. commercial vessels operating in these areas should review…
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Protesters removed from U.S. ship in Oakland Harbor

Protesters removed from U.S. ship in Oakland Harbor

(SAN FRANCISCO) — The U.S. Coast Guard removed three people from the roll-on/roll-off ship Cape Orlando after they reportedly trespassed on the vessel during a protest in the Oakland Harbor on Friday morning. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watch standers received a report of a demonstration happening within Oakland Harbor near Cape Orlando at about 8:30 a.m. The ship, owned…
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MarAd seeking steward for nuclear ship Savannah

MarAd seeking steward for nuclear ship Savannah

(WASHINGTON) — The nuclear ship Savannah, a national historic landmark, is in need of a new steward. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Monday posted a notice of availability/request for information for Savannah in the Federal Register. The purpose is to determine preservation interest from entities that may wish to acquire the ship. MarAd will consider a donation, a charter…
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