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In order for a Mortgagee to be eligible to obtain a Preferred Mortgage on a Fishing Industry Vessel after April 1, 2003, it must be:
A citizen of the United StatesA state or federally chartered financial institution that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance...The American Fisheries Act of 1998 (AFA) is a law that places restrictions on the types of entities allowed to hold mortgages on (or share ownership of) vessels with a registered length of 100 feet or more. Specifically, to operate...
The Maritime Administration’s Launch Barge Program is designed to ensure that the largest of petroleum production platforms can be installed in a safe and timely manner.
The Launch Barge Program has three parts:
We encourage the use of U.S.-flag coastwise qualified...The Jones Act requires that vessels operating in coastwise commerce be built in the U.S...
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the “Jones Act” (46 U.S.C. § 55102), requires that no vessel may transport any merchandise by water, by land and water, or via a foreign port, for any part of the transportation, between points in the United...
Welcome to the U.S. Flag Services section of the Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift.
We have provided several areas of information for your use. You’ll find a listing of U.S. Flag Carriers which will include contact information and website links. If you want to see an alphabetical...
Owners/operators of a U.S.-flag vessel(s) participating in the Cargo Preference program are required to submit annual vessel operating and capital cost information per 46 CFR 382.2. Submit operating cost information in the format stipulated in 46 CFR 232.1, on Schedule 310 of Form MA- 172....
The Maritime Administration re-established the Shipper Recognition Program in May 2003. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize quality companies that have supported the U.S. merchant marine by transporting a significant share of their international cargo on U.S.-flag vessels. The...