Maritime Administration (MARAD)

MARAD's work includes aiding in the development, promotion, and operation of the U.S. Merchant Marine; bilateral maritime agreements; subsidy programs; ship construction in U.S. and foreign shipyards; War Risk Insurance Program; use of ships for defense needs; sales to aliens and transfers to foreign registry of ships; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. FOIA Reference Guide FOIA Regulations