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MARAD 10-06	Contact: Shannon Russell
Wednesday, September 06, 2006	Tel.: (202) 366-5807

Connaughton Sworn In as Maritime Administrator

WASHINGTON, DC—Sean Connaughton of Triangle, VA, was sworn in today as Maritime Administrator by Acting Secretary of Transportation Maria Cino in a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters.

Mr. Connaughton, most recently Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, has extensive experience in the maritime industry and in maritime law. He is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and an active duty veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. As a lawyer, Connaughton specialized in maritime and international law.

“This is a critical time for the maritime industry,” said Acting Secretary Cino. “The Administration will look to Sean to work with America’s ports to address congestion issues, and to find ways to help relieve landside congestion.”

Mr. Connaughton was nominated by President Bush to be Maritime Administrator and was confirmed by the Senate on August 3, 2006. A biography of the new Maritime Administrator is available at www.marad.dot.gov.

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