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Tell America Maritime Policy 2008 Overview

U.S. – FLAG MERCHANT MARINE
A strong U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine is essential to support U.S national defense and economic security interests in the 21st century. American sea power refers to the nation’s ability to use the seas for its own purposes. In peacetime, 95 percent of trade tonnage is waterborne. Yet, U.S.-flag ships carry only 2.7 percent of that trade.
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MARINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The U.S. Marine Transportation System (MTS) consists of waterways, ports and their intermodal connections, vessels and vehicles that are crucial to the U.S. economy. As the world’s leading trading nation, the United States requires a technologically advanced, secure, efficient and environmentally sound MTS.
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Tell America Video Clips & Archives
Congressional Short Sea Shipping/Marine Highways Roundtable   Congressional Short Sea Shipping/Marine Highways Roundtable

  Interview with Mr. Bruce Fenimore, President and CEO of Columbia Coastal Transport on the potential for the Marine Highways Initiative.

Shell Ship Trading Signs Historic Agreement with American Seafaring Union   Shell Ship Trading Signs Historic Agreement with American Seafaring Union

Owen Doherty, Director, Office of Security, MARAD, at Global Border Security Conference May 8-10, 2007   Owen Doherty, Director, Office of Security, MARAD, at Global Border Security Conference May 8-10, 2007

Sept. 29, 2006 USMMA Alumni Foundation Dinner Featuring Secretary of Transportation U.S. Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton and U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao   Sept. 29, 2006 USMMA Alumni Foundation Dinner Featuring Secretary of Transportation U.S. Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton and U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao

Live Webcast of The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2006 Commencement Ceremony, featuring President George W. Bush as the Keynote speaker, at Kings Point, NY on June 19, 2006   Live Webcast of The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2006 Commencement Ceremony, featuring President George W. Bush as the Keynote speaker, at Kings Point, NY on June 19, 2006

Maritime Day - May 22,2006   Maritime Day - May 22,2006

U.S Merchant Marine Serving America In Peace and War 8-minutes   U.S Merchant Marine Serving America In Peace and War 8-minutes

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