MARAD Renews Boring Ocean Cargo Tracking Forms
Published Date: 2/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) wants to keep collecting info on ocean shipments funded by the Export-Import Bank to make sure cargo laws are followed. This renewal won’t change the current process but helps MARAD track shipping details and keep things fair. If you’re involved in these shipments, you’ve got 30 days to share your thoughts—no extra costs or new rules, just keeping the system running smoothly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Continued Monthly and Annual Reporting
If you are an Export-Import (EXIM) Bank loan or certain loan guarantee recipient (or your designated representative), you must continue to file monthly shipping reports and annual compilations under OMB Control Number 2133-0013. MARAD estimates 30 respondents, 390 total responses, 0.5 hours per response, and 195 total burden hours per year; reporting remains required monthly and annually.
Renewal Without Change — No New Requirements
MARAD is requesting OMB approval to renew the existing information collection (OMB 2133-0013) as an extension without change. That means there are no new data elements or new filing rules being added by this renewal.
MARAD Will Monitor Cargo Preference Compliance
MARAD will continue to use collected shipment data to monitor compliance with cargo preference laws (Procedural Regulation 17 and 46 U.S.C. 55304), to compile annual statistics for EXIM Bank reviews, and to provide an informal grievance procedure when complaints arise. The monthly reports and supporting documents are the basis for MARAD determinations and certifications about vessel availability.
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