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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 March, 2026.

The fleet list comprises 188 vessels. Combined liquid capacity is 31,169,333 barrels and combined container capacity is 273,131 TEU.

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

MeasureMarch, 2026
Total vessels188
Liquid capacity (barrels)31,169,333
Container capacity (TEU)273,131

Maritime program participation

Bar chart of maritime program participation among 188 U.S.-flag vessels. Militarily Useful is the most common, covering 170 vessels (90%). Counts for every program are given in the text below the chart.

Figure 1. Vessels participating in each program, March, 2026: MSP 60; TSP 9; VISA 101; VTA 14; MSC Charter 12; Jones Act Eligible 92; Militarily Useful 170.

Fleet by ship type

Bar chart of the U.S.-flag fleet by ship type. Tanker is the largest category, with 75 of 188 vessels (40%). Counts for every type are given in the text below the chart.

Figure 2. Vessels by ship type, March, 2026: Containership 58; ConRo 6; Ro-Ro 5; Vehicles Carrier 22; General Cargo 18; Dry Bulk 4; Tanker 75.

Distribution of gross tonnage

Histogram of gross tonnage across 188 U.S.-flag vessels. The most common range is 20-29 thousand gross tons (60 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), March, 2026: 0-9 17; 10-19 14; 20-29 60; 30-39 23; 40-49 7; 50-59 24; 60-69 8; 70-79 22; 80-89 8; 90-99 0; 100+ 5.

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