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Women on the Water (WOW)

Program Information

Popular name

WOW Conference

Program Number

20.821

Program objective

The purpose of the WOW program is to promote diversity in the maritime industry. The program also provides exposure to the history and the current climate women face today in the maritime industry. It provides opportunities for the cadets to interact and network with cadets from other maritime academies, as well as current female leaders in the maritime industry. Career opportunities and maritime organizations for women in the industry are highlighted. It also provides an introduction to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and its female leadership, as well as an update on current issues impacting the maritime industry and its workforce, especially those that impact the lives of women.

Program expenditures, by FY (2023 - 2025)

This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.

For more information on each of these data sources, please see the About the data page.

Additional program information

  1. 2016

    $15,000 WOW Conference for education and promotion of women in maritime industry. $15,000 WOW Conference for education and promotion of women in maritime industry.

  2. 2024

    In 2024, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) partnered with Mass. Maritime academy to host the Annual Women on the Water Conference, a multi-day event that showcases the successes of women in the maritime industry and encourages female cadets to prepare themselves for the ever-evolving industry. Materials and items purchased for the conference were well utilized throughout the registration period, panel sessions, closing session, and cadet accommodations. Overall, the conference highlighted the roles and contributions women play in the maritime workforce.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.