Civilian Agency Statistics – Reports
GRAND TOTALS BY FISCAL YEARFY 1999 – FY 2008ANNUAL TOTALS WITHIN PROGRAMSFY 1999 – FY 2008PROGRAMS – SUMMARIESFY 2008...
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Civilian Agencies Cargo
What is Civilian Agencies Cargo?
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 covered under the Agricultural Food Aid Program.
The Cargo Preference Act of 1954 requires that at...
Agricultural Cargo
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...
Supplemental Guidance
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 Impelled Cargo
OCP-2009-02
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Cargo Preference
What is Cargo Preference?
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 is being shipped under an agreement of the U.S. Government, or as part of a Government program.
Over the years, Cargo Preference has been an effective shipping strategy in...
U.S. Merchant Marine Flag Program
What is the Merchant Marine Flag Program?
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 supports the MARAD mission and allows organizations to:
- underscore the historic and continuing contributions of the United States Merchant Marine
- recognize the role United States...
Submission of MSP Schedule 310
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 GuidelinesThe Schedule 310 is a one-page, web-based interactive form that can also be printed for scan/email or traditional mail delivery....
NDRF Archive
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Office of Ship Operations
photoMissionTo 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 direction and supervision of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, the Office of...