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MARAD

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

The Maritime Commission (MARAD) supports the U.S. merchant marine, improves port efficiency, and maintains an adequate ship building and repair infrastructure.

This agency rolls up to Department of Transportation (DOT).

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2recorded aliases
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Official name
Maritime Administration
Display name
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Short name
MARAD
Branch
Executive
Agency type
administration
Phone
1-202-366-4000
Main address
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

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Maritime Administrationofficial · primary
MARADshort name

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Phone

1-202-366-4000

Main address

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

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Parent listing: Department of Transportation

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Recent rules and notices

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Notice
Published October 23, 2026
91 FR 66914

Request Notice: Use of Foreign-built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V LUMINOSITY

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Comment by November 23, 2026
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Notice
Published October 23, 2026
91 FR 66915

Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V STARCHASER II

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Comment by November 23, 2026
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Notice
Published October 23, 2026
91 FR 66913

Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V GT PRINCESS

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Comment by November 23, 2026
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Notice
Published October 9, 2026
91 FR 64741

Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: War Risk Insurance, Applications, and Related Information

MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133- 0011 (War Risk Insurance, Applications, and Related Information) is used to obtain war risk insurance from the U.S. Government, when such insurance is unavailable on reasonable terms from the commercial market. The program is mutually beneficial to the U.S. and the ship owner, in that it assures continued flow of essential U.S. trade and provides protection for the ship owner from loss by risks of war. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

Comment by December 8, 2026
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Notice
Published October 9, 2026
91 FR 64741

Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Tanker Security Program

MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0554 (Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Tanker Security Program) is used to evaluate the eligibility of applicants for participation in the Tanker Security Program (TSP). Since the last renewal, the application form for this collection is being updated to include minor clerical amendments regarding the authorizing statute and procedures for electronic submission. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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Notice
Published October 8, 2026
91 FR 64456

Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V AK-6447-AX

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Comment by November 9, 2026
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