Maritime Studies and Innovations

 

The purpose of this program is to provide assistance for projects involving studies and innovations related to shipping, vessel operations, shipyards, maritime financing and insurance, and all other maritime activities in support of the policy of the United States Government to encourage and aid the development and maintenance of a merchant marine.

Active 20.820 Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Delivery of study on Analysis of Vessel related Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technologies; Delivery of study on Analysis of Vessel related to Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technologies.
Fiscal Year 2017 Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment (SA/SH) DVD Training Product, SA/SH Best Practices Document and SA/SH Tool Kit that provides materials, tools and strategies to promote safety and respect in the maritime workplace.
Fiscal Year 2018 Delivery of study on Analysis of Vessel related to Ballast Water Technology, Clean Air Emissions and Conservation Technologies.
Fiscal Year 2019 expenditures supporting Cooperative Agreements from previous Fiscal Years
Fiscal Year 2022 Through a Cooperative Agreement signed in 2016, MARAD and SOCP worked together to develop, produce, distribute, and promote the use of a Computer Based Training (CBT), consensus Best Practices/Guidance Document, plus other pertinent materials and tools (Best Practices Tool Kit) for the U.S. Merchant Marine industry to address issues affecting shipboard climate in the U.S. Merchant Marine. The specific issues addressed included sexual harassment, sexual assault, bullying, retaliation, and other coercive behaviors. The training resources aggressively promote a culture of zero tolerance for such behavior. The CBT and Best Practices Tool Kit content addressed MARAD required items and best practices. As a result of this joint effort MARAD was provided with copies of the DVD, and additional copies of the CBT were distributed to other maritime industry interests. In addition to the CBT, a Best Practices Guidance Document, and a Best Practices Tool Kit that include a SASH Classroom Facilitator Guide, SASH Classroom Student Workbook, SASH brochures, and SASH posters were made available to industry and the public via the web at no charge.
Fiscal Year 2023 Through a Cooperative Agreement signed in September 2022, MARAD and SOCP collaborated to develop, update, produce, and distribute the use of training resources and best practices for the U.S. Merchant Marine to address issues that promote a zero tolerance of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) and promote a safe and inclusive culture wherein all are treated with respect. The training resources updated and developed include the Best Practices Guide on Prevention of SASH in the U.S. Merchant Marine, the Computer-Based Training on Maritime SASH Prevention, and the SASH Tool Kit which includes posters that promote a respectful and inclusive workplace culture. The resources produced will be made available to industry and the public via the web at no cost. Jones Act (Merchant Marine), 46 U.S.C. §§ 50101 -50111 The assistance must be used for projects involving studies and innovations related to shipping, vessel operations, shipyards, maritime financing and insurance, and all other maritime activities in support of the policy of the United States Government to encourage and aid the development and maintenance of a merchant marine. Limitations on applicant eligibility for a specific project, if any, will be explained and included in any Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on grants.gov. The ultimate beneficiaries of the projects will be the United States Government and the general public. Required credentials or documentation are to be determined on a case by case basis, and if required, will be included in any Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on grants.gov. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application procedures for competitively awarded cooperative agreements will be included in any Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on grants.gov. Applicants may submit unsolicited proposals at any time for a project with a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach. Applicants may also submit proposals at any time for a project which relies on the unique capability or expertise of the applicant. MARAD cannot guarantee funding will be available for any project. For competitively awarded cooperative agreements, the award procedure will be included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on grants.gov. For all other awarded cooperative agreements, final award determinations will be made by appropriate MARAD program officials at HQ after review of proposals. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Additional information for each competitively awarded cooperative agreement will be included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted to grants.gov. For all other awards, approval/disapproval times vary depending on the type and complexity of the project. Not applicable. Not applicable. In general, proposals are selected based on, among other things, the scope of the project and how it meets the requirements of the United States Government, the qualifications of the applicant, and cost. Specific evaluation factors, and the order of importance, will be included in a Notice of Funding Opportunity posted in grants.gov. Funding shall be used in accordance with the terms and conditions in the cooperative agreement. Only projects that meet the policy objectives of the United States Government to encourage and aid the development and maintenance of a merchant marine will be authorized. Performance Reports: The number, type, and frequency of required reports will be set forth in the terms and conditions of the cooperative agreement. N/A Recordkeeping requirements will be set forth in the terms and conditions of the cooperative agreement. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Time limits and restrictions for any award will be set forth in the terms and conditions of the cooperative agreement. Assistance is awarded in the form of a cooperative agreement. The mechanism for the release of funds will be set forth in the terms and conditions of the cooperative agreement. None/Not specified. Todd Ripley
USDOT Maritime Administration, Office of Safety (MAR-430)
1200 New Jersey Ave SE

Washington, DC 20590 US
todd.ripley@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-2526 69-1750-0-1-403 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$8,000.00; FY 23 est $235,000.00; FY 24 est $58,000.00; FY 21$5,000.00; FY 20$5,000.00; FY 19$5,000.00; FY 18$5,000.00; FY 17 est $200,000.00; FY 16$5,000.00; - The range of funding depends on funds available during the fiscal year. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2016 Contribute to the production of a Study/Analysis of vessel related energy efficiency and conservation technologies; Contribute to the production of a Study/Analysis of vessel related energy efficiency and conservation technologies.
Fiscal Year 2017 Items included Sexual Harassment Awareness Training and materials for the maritime industry; research, evaluate, and exploration of concepts and strategies that promote the implementation of environmentally responsible maritime technologies.
Fiscal Year 2018 Focus on assessing the effectiveness of Ballast Water Treatment Technologies, Clean Air technologies and Energy Efficient Technologies.
Fiscal Year 2022 Through a Cooperative Agreement signed in 2016, MARAD and SOCP worked together to develop, produce, distribute, and promote the use of a Computer Based Training (CBT), consensus Best Practices/Guidance Document, plus other pertinent materials and tools (Best Practices Tool Kit) for the U.S. Merchant Marine industry to address issues affecting shipboard climate in the U.S. Merchant Marine. The specific issues addressed included sexual harassment, sexual assault, bullying, retaliation, and other coercive behaviors. The training resources aggressively promote a culture of zero tolerance for such behavior. The CBT and Best Practices Tool Kit content addressed MARAD required items and best practices. As a result of this joint effort MARAD was provided with copies of the DVD, and additional copies of the CBT were distributed to other maritime industry interests. In addition to the CBT, a Best Practices Guidance Document, and a Best Practices Tool Kit that include a SASH Classroom Facilitator Guide, SASH Classroom Student Workbook, SASH brochures, and SASH posters were made available to industry and the public via the web at no charge.
Fiscal Year 2023 Through a Cooperative Agreement signed in September 2022, MARAD and SOCP collaborated to develop, update, produce, and distribute the use of training resources and best practices for the U.S. Merchant Marine to address issues that promote a zero tolerance of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) and promote a safe and inclusive culture wherein all are treated with respect. The training resources updated and developed include the Best Practices Guide on Prevention of SASH in the U.S. Merchant Marine, the Computer-Based Training on Maritime SASH Prevention, and the SASH Tool Kit which includes posters that promote a respectful and inclusive workplace culture. The resources produced will be made available to industry and the public via the web at no cost.