Maritime Administration

MV Barima shipwreck salvage and legal proceedings

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: KM Virgo Transport 8: Salvage operations continue in Java Sea

Following the sinking of the MV Barima in July 2026, which resulted in at least 72 people remaining missing out of an estimated 179 on board, the salvage process has entered a bidding phase. The National Procurement an

US government funding and shutdown risk

5 clusters · 157 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump signs bill to avert U.S. government shutdown

On August 31, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Senate-negotiated continuing resolution (CR) with a 370-48 vote to extend federal funding through December 11, 2026. The measure aims to avert a government shutdow

Long Beach‑MARAD nuclear shipping partnership

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: U.S. ports explore nuclear power for commercial shipping

In late July 2026, the Port of Long Beach announced a non‑binding memorandum of cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) to explore small modular reactor (SMR) technology f

US development of nuclear-powered commercial ships

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Core Power signs US deal for nuclear-powered merchant ship fleet

The United States is pursuing a maritime strategy centered on nuclear-powered commercial vessels to counter China’s dominance in the global shipbuilding industry. Data indicates that China accounted for 54.57% of global

U.S. maritime and infrastructure funding allocations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Alaska receives $410 million for Marine Highway System

Federal maritime and infrastructure funding has been allocated to support shipbuilding and transportation capabilities in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. In August 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritim