MARAD

MARAD stands for the Maritime Administration, a U.S. government agency responsible for overseeing the country’s commercial maritime industry. Its roles include maintaining a strong fleet of ships for national security, supporting maritime trade, and promoting maritime education and workforce development. MARAD also helps ensure maritime safety, manages the nation’s shipping resources during emergencies, and collaborates with industry and military to keep U.S. maritime capabilities robust. Essentially, it helps ensure reliable shipping, economic stability, and national security through maritime expertise and infrastructure support.