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U.S.-flag fleet dashboard

This page summarizes U.S.-flag, self-propelled, ocean-going merchant vessels of 1,000 gross tons or more as of August, 2026.

The fleet list comprises 190 vessels. Combined liquid capacity is 31,463,741 barrels and combined container capacity is 281,374 TEU.

Download the full fleet list, with all vessel characteristics, here.

MeasureAugust, 2026
Total vessels190
Liquid capacity (barrels)31,463,741
Container capacity (TEU)281,374

Maritime program participation

Bar chart of maritime program participation among 190 U.S.-flag vessels. Militarily Useful is the most common, covering 168 vessels (88%). Counts for every program are given in the text below the chart.

Figure 1. Vessels participating in each program, August, 2026: MSP 60; TSP 10; VISA 100; VTA 18; MSC Charter 12; Jones Act Eligible 92; Militarily Useful 168.

Fleet by ship type

Bar chart of the U.S.-flag fleet by ship type. Tanker is the largest category, with 76 of 190 vessels (40%). Counts for every type are given in the text below the chart.

Figure 2. Vessels by ship type, August, 2026: Containership 59; ConRo 6; Ro-Ro 5; Vehicles Carrier 23; General Cargo 17; Dry Bulk 4; Tanker 76.

Distribution of gross tonnage

Histogram of gross tonnage across 190 U.S.-flag vessels. The most common range is 20-29 thousand gross tons (61 vessels); the median vessel is 30,415 gross tons. Counts for every range are given in the text below the chart.

Figure 3. Vessels by gross tonnage range (thousands), August, 2026: 0-9 17; 10-19 13; 20-29 61; 30-39 23; 40-49 7; 50-59 23; 60-69 8; 70-79 24; 80-89 8; 90-99 1; 100+ 5.

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