Maritime Leaders Celebrate National Maritime Day 2026 and Honor Industry Excellence

Company: U.S. Department of Transportation

Speaker at podium with flags, attendees posing, and a banner reading "National Maritime Day Navigating the Next 250".

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🌊 Happy National Maritime Day 2026! ⚓As we celebrated National Maritime Day yesterday, we paused to honor the critical role maritime commerce plays in powering our economy and connecting our nation to the world.This industry moves 99% of America's international trade, sustains tens of thousands of American jobs, and ensures our strategic maritime dominance on the global stage. It is about economic strength, security, innovation, and pride.Grateful for U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy and Maritime Administration (MARAD) Administrator stephen carmel, who continue to champion policies that strengthen American maritime capability and support the men and women who make this industry thrive. The commitment to the future of American shipping is unwavering.We recognized the exceptional courage and dedication of the Merchant Marine Medal recipients, the men and women who have demonstrated extraordinary bravery and service in our maritime industry. And we celebrated the distinguished crews and vessels awarded the Gallant Ship Unit Citation, exemplifying the excellence and resilience that define American maritime service. These honors represent the very best of our maritime community, individuals and crews whose dedication, courage, and commitment continue to inspire us all.The Federal Maritime Commission plays an essential role in regulating ocean shipping and protecting American commerce. The exceptional work of the entire FMC team, along with talented alumni, dedicate themselves daily to ensuring fair competition and a level playing field in international trade. FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye, Lauren Vint, Joel Graham, Christine Stavropoulos, Lauren Beagen, Ian CookAn Exceptional 2026 at Thorn Run Partners for our maritime practice. Leading the practice with Louis Sola and working closely with Andres Kardonski, we had the privilege of working in Panama on multiple initiatives and we are particularly excited to be part of ship.energy's Maritime Week Americas and the work being done in marine energy and sustainable fuels. Our visit to Pole Star Global reinforced what we already knew: American maritime companies are leading the world in innovation and excellence. The partnerships are shaping the future of maritime commerce. Andrea Morales Luis Guillermo Abrego UrriolaThe insights and collaborations reinforce our commitment to being the trusted advisors for those shaping the future of American maritime commerce. We are honored to support this vital industry, advocate for sound policy, and recognize the remarkable people who make American maritime a point of national pride. 🚢hashtag#MaritimeDay2026 hashtag#MaritimeIndustry hashtag#MaritimeCommerce hashtag#MARAD hashtag#FederalMaritimeCommission hashtag#AmericanShipping hashtag#SustainableMaritime hashtag#BioLNG hashtag#MarineEnergy hashtag#MaritimeWeekAmericas hashtag#OceanShipping hashtag#InternationalTrade hashtag#PoleStar hashtag#Panama hashtag#MaritimePractice hashtag#ThornRunPartners hashtag#TradePolicy hashtag#ShippingIndustry hashtag#OceanEconomics hashtag#MaritimeLeadership hashtag#MaritimeFuels hashtag#SupplyChain

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