Farm Freight Ships: Keep the Cost Logs Coming
Published Date: 1/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking U.S. commercial ship owners to keep sharing their costs for carrying farm goods on U.S. vessels, just like before. This helps make sure shipping rates stay fair and reasonable. If you own one of these ships, you’ve got until February 26, 2026, to send in your comments—no new changes, just a smooth extension!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual Cost Reporting for U.S.-Flag Ships
If you are a U.S. citizen who owns or operates a U.S.-flag commercial vessel, you must continue to submit your operating and capital costs to the Maritime Administration annually. The collection covers an estimated 22 respondents, 26 total responses, with each response taking about 1–10 hours and a total annual burden of 134 hours. Comments on this information collection are due by February 26, 2026.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-10334 — Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V MADIGALE
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on whether a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V MADIGALE, should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastal trade carrying up to 12 passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses using American-made vessels. Comments are open until June 22, 2026, so speak up if you have thoughts or concerns!
2026-10326 — Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V BLACK PAPAYA
The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V BLACK PAPAYA, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. You’ve got until June 22, 2026, to share your opinion before they decide if this is a good move or not.
2026-10337 — Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V SEA TRACK
The Maritime Administration is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V SEA TRACK, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 paying passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. You’ve got until June 22, 2026, to share your opinion before they decide if this is a good move or not.
2026-10338 — Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V SONG OF DAVID
The U.S. government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V SONG OF DAVID, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 paying passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses using American-made vessels. You have until June 22, 2026, to share your opinion before they decide if this is a good move.
2026-10328 — Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V CARPE DIEM
The government is considering letting the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CARPE DIEM operate in U.S. coastal trade, which usually requires U.S.-built ships. This affects businesses that use U.S.-built vessels and could change who gets to run these passenger services. People have until June 22, 2026, to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.
2026-10324 — Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V 6 LINES
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on whether a foreign-built small passenger vessel called S/V 6 LINES should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastal trade. This decision affects U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. Comments are due by June 22, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-01582 — Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Mariner Cadet Training-Agreements, Compliance Reporting, and Audits
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) wants to keep collecting info from commercial ship operators about mariner cadet training, agreements, and safety checks, including sexual assault policies. This helps make sure cadets get proper training and stay safe at sea. If you’re involved with U.S. merchant ships, your feedback is welcome by February 26, 2026, with no new costs or big changes planned.
Next: 2026-01584 — Combined Notice of Filings #1
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies asking for approvals and making updates to their operations. These include big solar and wind projects, company changes, and rate updates that could affect how electricity is managed and priced. If you’re involved or interested, mark your calendar—comments are due mostly by early to mid-February 2026.