Uncle Sam Tracks American-Owned Foreign Ships for Emergencies
Published Date: 2/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration wants to keep collecting info from U.S. citizens who own foreign-registered ships to help support U.S. military missions worldwide. They’re asking for public feedback within 30 days before renewing this paperwork, which takes about an hour per owner each year. This helps keep the U.S. ready in emergencies without adding new costs or changes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual Vessel Ownership Report
If you are a U.S. citizen who owns a foreign-registered oceangoing vessel, you must continue to provide MARAD an annual detailed inventory (OMB Control Number 2133-0511). The collection is estimated at 60 respondents, takes about 1 hour per response (60 total annual burden hours), and MARAD is requesting renewal without change; written comments are requested within 30 days of publication (February 27, 2026).
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