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The Cargo Preference Act of 1954 applies to all government-impelled cargo moving in international ocean trade, specifically "Civilian Agencies" cargo, that is:
not covered under the Military Cargo Preference Act of 1904; or not ...What is Agricultural Cargo?
The Cargo Preference Act of 1954 46 USC §55305 requires that at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage of all Government-generated cargo, including Agricultural commodities, be transported on privately owned, U.S.-flag commercial...
The documents below provide supplemental guidance for shippers and carriers of Government-impelled cargo.
Document list Document Reference Document Title OCP-2009-01 Vessels, Owners, Operators Prohibited from Carrying Government...Cargo Preference is the general term used to describe the U.S. laws, regulations and policies that require the use of U.S.-flag vessels in the movement of cargo that is owned, procured, furnished, or financed by the U.S. Government. It also includes cargo that...
The Merchant Marine Flag Program loans USMM flags and authorizes the use of USMM logos to qualifying institutions for public display alongside other flags of the United States Armed Forces. Displaying these Merchant Marine emblems...
Per 46 CFR 296.32, owners/operators of a U.S.-flag vessel(s) participating in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) are required to submit vessel operating cost information via the Schedule 310 form (MA-172), a "Vessel Operating Statement of Berth Line Operations."
Submission Guidelines...
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To formulate national policies and programs for the maintenance, repair, operation and readiness of Government-owned or acquired merchant ships, especially the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF).
Programs and ServicesUnder the general...
MARAD's Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) program is a partnership between the U.S. Government and the maritime industry to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) with assured access to state-of-the-art commercial sealift and intermodal equipment when DoD deploys...