"If my words have any reason to excite you, then tell others about us. Tell them what we did."
At 98 years old, WWII Merchant Marine veteran David Yoho delivered a powerhouse of a speech at @USDOT HQ for National Maritime Day.
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The official X account of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).
- On Friday, @USDOT hosted National Maritime Day, recognizing the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of the United States Merchant Marine. From honoring the heroes of our past to investing in the maritime leaders of tomorrow, we aren't just admiring maritime history, we're making
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#AMMV is appreciative of the recognition for the Outstanding Achievement mariner medals awarded to past and current national officers on National Maritime Day. #DOT #HeaveHo #WeDeliver #MerchantMarine #mariner
- DOT Maritime Administration repostedHonoring the heroes who helped keep America moving since World War II ⚓️ @DOTMARAD proudly presents the Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement to these PATRIOTS for their work preserving the legacy of our mariners 🇺🇸
00:00 - Today, on National Maritime Day, we gather to honor the undeniable courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the United States Merchant Marine. From peacetime commerce to the frontlines of global conflicts, the strength of our nation relies heavily on the strength of our
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“For too long, our merchant mariners have been the unsung heroes of our national security, and our national story.” - @SecDuffy to commemorate National Maritime Day America’s merchant mariners keep: 💵 OUR economy moving ⛽️ OUR energy lines open 🛒 OUR shelves stocked 🪖 and OUR
00:00 - We are POWERING the NEXT generation of maritime! 🚢⚛️ Yesterday’s Innovation Café was all about the future: Small Modular Reactors! At @USDOT , we aren't just watching the transition to nuclear propulsion, we are making it a reality!
- DOT Maritime Administration repostedSecretary Duffy: “He who controls the seas controls the world!” @USDOT is leading a technological renaissance and RESTORING MARITIME DOMINANCE
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Expert voices. Critical conversations. The POWERS + Smart Ports Summit is delivering in Tampa. Today, Elizabeth O'Connor (@DOTMARAD) and Jeff Pollack (@ThePortofCC) tackled the #MaritimeActionPlan and what it means for U.S. ports. #AAPAEvents #SmartPorts
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This morning we invited MARAD Administrator Stephen Carmel to be our keynote speaker for our May Special Topic Breakfast. Thank you to Captain Carmel for joining us and giving a detailed overview of current MARAD needs and direction, as well as answering many questions from the
- DOT Maritime Administration repostedWe’re building BIG, BEAUTIFUL INFRASTRUCTURE AGAIN and strengthening American supply chains 🚢 🇺🇸 Construction is officially underway at the Port of Baltimore’s NEW $1.2 BILLION Sparrows Point Container Terminal to turn this historic steel site into a global logistics powerhouse
00:00 - What does the future of the U.S. maritime industry look like? 🚢🇺🇸 Recently, Deputy Maritime Administrator Sang Yi traveled to New York City to address the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Annual Members' Meeting to answer exactly that. His remarks focused on a defining
