20.813 — Maritime Security Fleet Program
- Federal Agency:
- maritime administration (marad), department of transportation
- Program Website:
- http://www.marad.dot.gov.
- Authorization:
- The Maritime Security Act of 2003, Public Law 108-136.
- Headquarters:
- Brenda J. Bell, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. , Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Phone: (202) 366-8797.
Program Summary and Objectives
To maintain a U.S.-flag merchant fleet crewed by U.S. mariners to serve both the commercial and national security needs of the United States.
Examples of Projects Funded
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: Maritime Security Program payments are paid to vessels operating in U.S. foreign commerce. Vessels include containerships, lighter-aboard ships(LASH), Roll-on/Roll-off vessels (RO/RO),tankers and heavy lift ships. Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: 60 ships enrolled in the program. Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available