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Capital Construction Fund

Operators of American-flag vessels are faced with a competitive disadvantage in the construction and replacement of their vessels relative to foreign-flag operators whose vessels are registered in countries that do not tax shipping income. The Capital Construction Fund (CCF) program was...

Construction Reserve Fund

The Construction Reserve Fund Program (CRF), authorized by 46 U.S.C. Chapter 533 (formerly, sec. 607, Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended), is a financial assistance program that provides tax deferral benefits to U.S.-flag operators and owners. Eligible parties can defer the gain attributable...

Credit Subsidy Availability & History

MARAD is limited in the amount of new loans it may approve by the “credit subsidy” appropriated by Congress.  This appropriation does not expire at the end of a fiscal year but remains available until it is expended by the program.  This credit subsidy is expended by MARAD for an...

MARAD Closing Documents

Consolidated Agreement and Annex A - Specific Terms and Introduction Annex B - Definitions Annex C - General Terms and Conditions Annex D - Disclosure Schedule Annex E - Administrator's Note Annex F - Mortgage Annex G - Assignment of Construction Contract Annex H-1 - Consent...

Statute Regulations and Guidance

The below links will take you to U.S. Code of Statute: 46 USC Chapter 537: LOANS AND GUARANTEES and U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 46 CFR 298: OBLIGATION GUARANTEES.

U.S. Code of Statute: 46 USC Chapter 537: LOANS AND GUARANTEESU.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 46 CFR 298:...

Financing and Debt Overview

Eligibility Requirements Loan Obligation Amount Amortization and Interest Rate Sources of Fund for Loan Obligations Refinancing Program Fees Eligibility Requirements

MARAD will consider approval of all TItle XI loans which meet the following criteria:

Be an...

Project Requirements

Economic Soundness Financial Requirements Technical Acceptance Legal and Regulatory Compliance Insurance Requirements Economic Soundness

Economic soundness of the applicant and/or guarantor is a primary consideration for approval of a proposed project and is critical for...

Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI)

The Federal Ship Financing Program (commonly referred to as "Title XI" based on the part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 that established the program) provides long-term loans by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to promote the growth and modernization of the U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S....

Contact Us - Deepwater Port Licensing Program

Maritime Administration

Office of Deepwater Port Licensing & Port Conveyance (MAR-530)

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20590

Telephone: 202-366-4000

Fax: 202-366-6988

Email: Deepwater.Ports@DOT.gov...

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