Webinar: Maritime Administration Information Resources: Introduction to Its Economic, Maritime, and National Security Information Resources

  • Last Updated: June 22, 2022
  • Published: June 22, 2022

Register to attend the live training webinar, “Maritime Administration Information Resources: Introduction to Its Economic, Maritime, and National Security Information Resources."

Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (EDT)
 

Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge.
  • Speaker: Bert Chapman; Government Information, History, and Political Science Librarian; Purdue University Libraries
  • Learning outcomes: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is a U.S. Department of Transportation Agency responsible for America’s waterborne transportation system. Its policy making responsibilities cover ships and shipping, port and vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety. MARAD promotes waterborne transportation and makes sure it integrates well with other transportation nodes. It also maintains a fleet of cargo ships to provide extra sea lift capability in times of war or national emergency while also seeking to maintain U.S. Merchant Marine health. This webinar will describe MARAD’s historical background and contemporary developments, while demonstrating information resources and data it uses to carry out current and emerging missions.

Registration confirmation information:
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Prior to the webinar:
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