Transportation Secretary Announces $35.1 Million Investment in Small Shipyards Across 24 States

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is allocating $35.1 million to invest in critical infrastructure and workforce development at 45 shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This funding represents a 300% increase in the program, thanks to President Trump's Executive Order to Restore America's Maritime Dominance. The investment aims to revive the nation's maritime industry, fund cutting-edge equipment, facilitate major facility upgrades, and support new training programs for maritime workers.