20.810 — Supplementary Training/Safety
- Federal Agency:
- maritime administration, department of transportation
- Program Website:
- http://www.marad.dot.gov.
- Authorization:
- Merchant Marine Act of 1936, Title XIII, as amended, Public Law 91-469, 46 U.S.C. 1119 et seq.
- Headquarters:
- Associate Administrator for Business and Workforce Development, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366-5737.
Program Summary and Objectives
To train seafarers in shipboard fire fighting, and other such essential subjects related to safety and operations where this training is not or cannot be provided by the industry directly. Maritime defense and intermodal freight transportation courses are also included in this category.
Examples of Projects Funded
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2007, 212 seafarers completed fire fighting training.