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U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation

Authorized by the U.S. Congress, the Center is intended to support the study, research, development, assessment, and deployment of emerging marine technologies and practices related to the U.S. maritime transportation system (MTS)

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U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation Convenes Leaders to Address Regulatory Barriers to Maritime Nuclear Technologies 
U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation Convenes Leaders to Address Regulatory Barriers to Maritime Nuclear Technologies 

 The U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI) convened industry, government and regulatory leaders for a workshop on Maritime Nuclear Technology Regulatory Barriers.

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U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation Convenes Industry and Government Leaders for Innovation Café on Small Modular Reactors
U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation Convenes Industry and Government Leaders for Innovation Café on Small Modular Reactors

The U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI), with the Maritime Administration and facilitated by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), convened maritime, energy, and public-sector leaders for its Innovation Café focused on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies for maritime applications, advancing dialogue on next-generation propulsion and energy solutions for the U.S. maritime sector.

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USCMI Included in the Proposed SHIPS for America Act
USCMI Included in the Proposed SHIPS for America Act

The SHIPS for America Act is a comprehensive approach to revitalizing the U.S. Merchant Marine by establishing national oversight and consistent funding for U.S. maritime policy, making U.S.-flagged vessels commercially competitive in international commerce by cutting red tape, rebuilding the U.S. shipyard industrial base, and expanding and strengthening mariner and shipyard worker recruitment, training, and retention.

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Executive Order on Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance
Executive Order on Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at restoring and revitalizing the U.S maritime industry with implications for maritime innovation.

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Open USCMI-AI-2026.1 Evaluation and Prioritization of AI Technology for Improving Worker Safety, Port Operations, and Vessel Traffic The U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI) is building a collaborative team to evaluate and prioritize artificial intelligence technology that can improve worker safety, port operations and vessel traffic management across the maritime domain. Responses due 11:59 PM ET Oct. 23, 2026. View solicitation Open USCMI-ADVNUC-2026.2 Analysis of Government Applications for Derisking Commercial Maritime Nuclear Applications The U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI) is building a collaborative team to assess how government experience with advanced nuclear technologies can reduce risk for future commercial maritime nuclear applications, including vessel transportation and maritime power generation. Responses due 11:59 PM ET Oct. 23, 2026. View solicitation Open USCMI-ENERGY-2026.1 Analysis of Future Energy Demand and Port Infrastructure by Region/Port The U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI) is building a collaborative team to analyze future maritime energy demand and port infrastructure readiness by region and key port, and to develop recommendations for meeting forecast needs. Responses due 11:59 PM ET Oct. 14, 2026. View solicitation