Mark H. Buzby, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Located in the Department of Transportation, MARAD is responsible for waterborne transportation, including facilitating its use and
overseeing its integration with other segments of the transportation system. The agency is responsible for the U.S. merchant marine and works to make sure American ships, ports, environment, safety and national security are protected. Buzby succeeds Paul N. “Chip” Jaenichen Sr., who served in the job starting in October 2013.
