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Deputy Chief Counsel Cameron “Cam” V. Gore

Cameron Gore'

Mr. Cameron “Cam” V. Gore serves as the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Deputy Chief Counsel.  With nearly three decades of public and private sector legal experience, Cam leads a team of attorneys committed to support MARAD’s programs, and initiatives to advance, promote, and sustain the U.S. merchant marine and maritime industry.
 
Cam’s principal areas of legal practice span many areas, including legislation & regulatory compliance, government procurements, contracts, litigation, construction, real & personal property, leasing, environmental & historic preservation, energy & utilities, vehicle fleet management, and public-private partnerships. Cam’s prior Federal experience includes service at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including as Chief Counsel for Real Property.  In that capacity, he managed a high-performing team of 18 attorneys and engaged with other Federal, state, and local governments, businesses, and stakeholders on a myriad of issues regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors.  Cam also has significant private legal practice experience, including most recently with his own law firm in the DC Metro area. 
 
Cam has a B.A. in finance from Penn State University, and a J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law.  He is a member of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia bar associations and several Federal courts.  

File a Complaint with MARAD

The Maritime Administration Office of Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring recipients of federal financial assistance through the Maritime Administration comply with all nondiscrimination requirements. The office oversees the implementation of laws and regulations that prohibit...

Offices

Office of Administrator Office of Acquisition Office of Chief Counsel Office of Environment Office of Strategic Sealift Office of Ports & Waterways Office of Safety Office of Security Gateway Offices

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Maritime Administration

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) President Biden signed into law in November 2021 delivers a once-in-a-generation $1.2 trillion investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. 

For maritime, the BIL invests more than $17 billion in port infrastructure and...

Outreach

Supporting the Maritime Mission

As the DOT agency responsible for America's waterborne transportation system, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is busy. At our core, we support the technical aspects of America's maritime transportation infrastructure. Things like ships and...

Maritime Contact Information

Dept. of Transportation Operator (Personnel Locator) - (202) 366-4000

Mailing Address U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration West Building 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find information on NS Savannah? What does it mean to say a ship is “U.S. flag”? What is the Ready Reserve Force? Who is eligible for mariner veteran’s benefits? Where do I obtain information on merchant mariner records? Where do I find information on my local...