The Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) mission is "to foster, promote and develop the maritime industry of the United States" to meet the economic, environmental and security needs of the nation. MARAD is committed to the development and maintenance of a modern, domestic and internationally trading U.S. Merchant Marine, manned by trained, skilled U.S. Merchant Mariners and sufficient in size to meet that nation's needs in times of war or national emergencies. The agency also works to ensure that the United States maintains adequate shipbuilding and repair services, a system of competitive and efficient deepwater ports, and vibrant intermodal water and land connections and transportation routes to support America's leading role in global commerce.
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