$10 million in grants for small shipyards

   The Maritime Administration will provide nearly $10 million in grants to 15 small U.S. shipyards to pay for modernizations intended to increase productivity and help these operations compete in the global market.
   The largest grants went to shipyards in Charleston, S.C.; Ameila, La.; Tampa, Fla.; Cleveland; and Seattle.
   MarAd received 141 grant applications requesting $123 million in assistance. Its Small Shipyard Grant Program funds a variety of projects, including infrastructure improvements and modernizing equipment to increase the efficiency of U.S. shipbuilding.