On May 22, 2003 the Maritime Administration held a Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor American seafarers past and present.  Guest speakers included Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta and Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. Click here for more information.

Forty Ready Reserve Force vessles supported U.S. military forces during OPERATION ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM.  On May 5, 2003, the Maritime Administration honored the crew of the CAPE WASHINGTON during a Welcome Home Ceremony. Click here for more information.

One of MARAD's Ready Reserve Force vessels, the Cape Intrepid, activates to support Operation Enduring Freedom.  Click here for more information.

Three of the Maritime Administration's RRF vessels have been transfered to the Military Sealift Command to support Operation Enduring Freedom.  Click here for more information.

The Maritime Administration has enhanced its Humanitarian Food Aid Program web site to include a detailed listing of the amount of food aid distributed under each program to each foreign country. Click here for more information.

The Cape Juby was recently used in filming the movie Stateside by writer/director Reverge Anselmo and starring Jonathan Tucker.  Click here for more information.

Capt. William G. Schubert led the U.S. delegation in maritime consultations with the Russian Federation's head of the State Maritime Administration.  Click here for more information.

2002 Transportation Bowl - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy vs. U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Secretary Mineta Presents Award to the S.S. Cornhusker State For Service in Operation Enduring Freedom Click here for more information.