MARAD has announced 'The Administrator's Challenge: Resetting the Terms of Competition,' inviting currently enrolled students at federal and state maritime academies to submit written proposals answering a single question: how can the United States achieve maritime dominance by redefining the system itself rather than competing on terms set by others? Submissions are due by May 8, 2026 at 9:00 P.M. EST via email and must not exceed 15 pages, formatted in 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced. The winning entry will receive a $1,500 check and an invitation to present at the National Maritime Day Celebration in Washington, D.C.