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- Where do I find statistical
information ?
The Office of Statistical and Economic Analysis assists in
developing MARAD’s strategic and performance plans, conducts studies and
evaluations of MARAD programs, supports the Administrator’s negotiation
of multilateral and bilateral maritime agreements, and conducts
statistical and economic analyses of the shipping industry.
http://www.marad.dot.gov/MARAD_statistics/index.html
- I need information on mariner
employment.
With a career afloat you can work in many exciting locations,
finding employment can be done through various maritime organizations:
http://www.marad.dot.gov/acareerafloat/index.htm or
http://www.gocoastguard.com/Jobs.html
- Where can I obtain drawings of a ship.
The Maritime Administration established the National Maritime
Resource and Education Center (NMREC) in April 1994 to assist the U.S.
shipbuilding, ship repair, owner/operators and marine suppliers in
improving their international competitiveness.
http://www.marad.dot.gov/nmrec/index.html
- Who do I complain to about a cruise I
was on?
The FMC has limited jurisdiction over cruise vessels and operators.
Primarily, the Commission ensures that cruise line operators who are
embarking passengers from a United States port have evidence of
financial responsibility to indemnify passengers in the event of
nonperformance or casualty. Passengers are not covered by the
Commission's financial responsibility program if they did not embark
from a United States Port. Relations between the cruise lines and their
customers, however, are contractual matters governed by the terms of the
passenger ticket.
http://fmc.gov/Informal%20Inquiries%20&%20Complaints.htm
- I need to find information on
financing.
This office manages the Government cargo preference program and
conducts financial analysis and approval activities in support of a
variety of MARAD programs, including the shipbuilding and shipyard
modernization loan guarantee program.
http://intramarad.dot.gov/internetsite/Offices/mar560/index.html
- Where can I obtain merchant mariner
records.
For Information on how to obtain mariner records contact the
Departmnet of Homeland Security's United States Coast Guard'sThe
National Maritime Center it is located in Arlington VA, minutes from the
nations' capital on 4200 Wilson Blvd. 202.493.1036 or 202.493.1034
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/nmc4a.htm
- I need information on my local port
authority:
American Association of Port Authorities, the alliance of
leading ports in the Western Hemisphere, protects and advances the
common interests of its diverse members as they connect their
communities with the global transportation system.
http://www.aapa-ports.org/education/index.html
- How so I obtain information on
maritime safety?(boating)
Welcome to the official website of the U.S. Coast Guard Office of
Boating Safety! Learn how to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities
while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and
regulations you should know.
http://www.uscgboating.org/
- I am a mariner am I entitled to any
benefits?
On January 19, 1988, the Secretary of the Air Force, Edward C.
Aldridge, Jr., determined that the service of the "American Merchant
Marine in Oceangoing Service during the Period of Armed Conflict,
December 7, 1941, to August 15, 1945," shall be considered "active duty"
under the provisions of Public Law 95-202 for the purposes of laws
administered by the Veterans Administration. Although technically not
part of the United States Merchant Marine, Civil Service vessels in
ocean going service or foreign waters are also included as part of this
approved group.
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/gm/nmc/wwiimm.html
- Is this the Toys for Tots?
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program
is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December
each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children
in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
http://www.toysfortots.org/home/
- I need information on Port Security.
THE PORT SECURITY BRANCH WORKS TOWARDS THE PREVENTION OF INTENTIONAL
DESTRUCTION, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PORT ASSETS DUE TO TERRORISM OR SABOTAGE.
- Where do I find the Administrator's
speech from...?
To obtain a copy of Maritime Administrator Capt. William G.
Schubert's latest speech
http://www.marad.dot.gov/Headlines/2004speeches.html
- How can I contact some in the fleet?
To formulate national policies and programs for the operation,
maintenance, and repair of Government-owned or acquired merchant ships
especially the maintenance and readiness of the National Defense Reserve
Fleet.
- Other Department of Transportation
Agencies:
DOT employs almost 60,000 people across the country, in the Office
of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) and its operating
administrations and bureaus: each with its own management and
organizational structure:
http://www.dot.gov/DOTagencies.htms
- What does your agency actually do?
To strengthen the U.S. maritime transportation system - including
infrastructure, industry and labor - to meet the economic and security
needs of the Nation. MARAD programs promote the 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
service as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national
emergency. MARAD also seeks to ensure that the United States maintains
adequate shipbuilding and repair services, efficient ports, effective
intermodal water and land transportation systems, and reserve shipping
capacity for use in time of national emergency.
http://www.marad.dot.gov/mission.htm
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