MARAD Renews Vessel Transfer and Registry Forms
Published Date: 2/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration wants to keep collecting info from U.S. vessel owners who want to transfer ownership, registry, or flag of their boats. This helps make sure the vessels follow U.S. flag rules. If you own a documented U.S. vessel and plan to transfer it, you’ve got 30 days to share your thoughts—no changes or extra costs, just a renewal of the current process.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Paperwork for Vessel Ownership Transfers
If you own a U.S.-documented vessel and plan to sell, transfer, charter, lease, mortgage, or move it to a foreign registry or flag, MARAD will continue collecting information under OMB Control Number 2133-0006 to decide if the vessel must be retained under U.S. flag rules. This is an extension without change: MARAD estimates 85 respondents, 85 responses, 2 hours per response, and 170 total annual burden hours. MARAD is accepting public comments for 30 days from the notice publication date (publication date: February 25, 2026).
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