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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.

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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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Notice

Published April 6, 2026

91 FR 17326

Request for Information: Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact

This notice requests information from the public to assist MARAD in determining which shipyards in the U.S. have the capacity to construct ships capable of operating in ice conditions and to identify what factors would be necessary to further develop and construct icebreaker ships in the U.S. Information gathered in response to the request could be used to increase the capacity of the U.S. to design, produce, and maintain polar icebreakers through trilateral collaboration with Canada and Finland, while supporting each country's shipbuilding industrial base.

Comment by June 5, 2026

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1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

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Notice

Published March 30, 2026

91 FR 15689

Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Eligibility of US-Flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length To Obtain a Fishery Endorsement

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 2133-0530 (Eligibility of US-flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length to Obtain a Fishery Endorsement), is necessary for MARAD to determine if a particular vessel is owned and controlled by United States citizens and is eligible to receive a fishery endorsement to its documentation. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

Comment by May 29, 2026

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Notice

Published March 30, 2026

91 FR 15688

Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Capital Construction Fund and Exhibits

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 2133-0027 (Capital Construction Fund and Exhibits) is necessary for MARAD to determine an applicant's eligibility to enter a Capital Construction Fund (CCF) Agreement, and their compliance with the requirements of this program. Since the last renewal, there was a reduction in the total respondents, responses, and burden hours for this collection. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

Comment by May 29, 2026

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Notice

Published March 30, 2026

91 FR 15688

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

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 April 29, 2026

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Notice

Published March 30, 2026

91 FR 15687