Providing required approval for all U.S. Documented Vessels over 1,000 gross tons switching to foreign ownership and/or registry and flag
Under 46 U.S.C. § 56101, U.S. documented vessels 1,000 gross tons and over require approval of the Maritime Administration to be transferred to foreign ownership, flag and/or registry. Vessels 3,000 gross tons and over are subject to additional financial terms and conditions contained in 46 CFR Part 221. The Maritime Administration requires a formal application with supporting (U.S. Coast Guard Form 1330) documentation including an original Coast Guard issued certificate of ownership. The Maritime Administration charges the following fees for processing applications.
MA-29 application fees schedule:
Vessels 3,000 gross tons $325.00
Vessels less than 3,000 gross tons $170.00
Amendments to existing contract $260.00
Payment shall be made by Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or Money Order Payable to “Maritime Administration”
Completed applications and payments should be mailed to:
Department of Transportation
Maritime Administration MAR-630
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
2nd Floor, West Building
Washington, DC 20590
Patricia Thomas
Vessel Transfer Officer
Office of Sealift Support
202-366-2646 or 202-366-2354
202-493-2180 (fax)
Sealift.marad@dot.gov