Use this form to access the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Vessel Waiver application, which allows eligible entities to request an exemption from certain vessel documentation requirements.

Key Details:

Eligibility: U.S.-flagged small vessel operators meeting specific criteria under maritime regulations.
Benefits of This Form:
- Streamlines compliance with federal laws.
- Facilitates smoother operations for qualified small vessels.
National Documentation Portal Benefits:
- Secure, centralized submission of waiver requests.

REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVER OF THE JONES ACT 46 U.S.C. 12121, 46 C.FR 388

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THERE ARE SOME BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A VESSEL TO QUALIFY FOR A WAIVER UNDER THIS PROGRAM

A) THE VESSEL MUST BE AT LEAST THREE YEARS OLD.
B) THE VESSEL, WHEN IN SERVICE, CANNOT CARRY MORE THAN 12 PASSENGERS
C) THE INTENDED USE MUST BE TO CARRY PASSENGERS ONLY. ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CARRIAGE OF CARGO, COMMERCIAL FISHING, TOWING, DREDGING AND SALVAGE DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM. SPORT FISHING IS PERMITTED AS LONG AS THE FISH CAUGHT ARE NOT SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
D) THE VESSEL MUST BE OWNED BY A U.S.-CITIZEN.

THIS IS NOT A WAIVER OF ANY VESSEL DOCUMENTATION, VESSEL MANNING OR VESSEL INSPECTION REQUIREMENT. ONCE A WAIVER IS RECEIVED, THE APPLICANT SHOULD FILE FOR A COAST-WISE TRADE ENDORSEMENT AS A PASSENGER VESSEL WITH THE U.S. COAST GUARD (USCG) IF THE VESSEL IS GREATER THAN 5 NET TONS.

This collection of information is required to obtain a waiver of the U.S.-build and other requirements of the Passenger Services Act (46 U.S.C. 55103) and will be used by the Maritime Administration to determine if the applicant is entitled to a waiver.

A. VESSEL NAME AND OFFICIAL #*

Base of Operations*

Homeport

B. OWNER INFORMATION*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

CONTACT NUMBER*

E-MAIL*

Enter Email Confirm Email

C. VESSEL OFFICIAL # (OR HULL ID #, OR STATE #)

D. DATE OF VESSEL CONSTRUCTION

E. PLACE OF VESSEL CONSTRUCTION

Vessel Type*

(ex. sail, catamaran, hovercraft, motor, etc.)

F. SIZE, NET TONNAGE AND CAPACITY OF THE VESSEL

SIZE * NET TONS *

CAPACITY *

G. INTENDED COMMERCIAL USE OF THE VESSEL

H. LIST ALL STATE(S) OF INTENDED OPERATION AND TRADE ("ALL STATES" IS NOT APPLICABLE. PLEASE NOTE: A MARAD WAIVER CANNOT BE ISSUED IF THE INTENDED REGION OF OPERATION IS US VIRGIN ISLANDS.)

I. A STATEMENT ON THE IMPACT THIS WAIVER WILL HAVE ON OTHER COMMERCIAL PASSENGER VESSEL OPERATORS, INCLUDING A STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE OPERATIONS OF EXISTING OPERATORS (ATTACH PAGES AS NEEDED)

J. A STATEMENT ON THE IMPACT THIS WAIVER WILL HAVE ON U.S. SHIPYARDS (ATTACH PAGES AS NEEDED)

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Marad Small Vessel Waiver

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Priority Request/Rush Processing

Abstract of Title

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USCG RENEWAL DOCUMENTATION ADVANCED PAYMENT OPTION

NOTE: The NVDC issues a Certificate of Documentation (COD) for commercial vessels with a one-year validity period. If you purchase the Multi-Year Renewal option, you will receive a new certificate each year during your expiration month, for the number of years purchased, sent to the address on file. A single certificate covering the entire renewal period will not be provided.

1 year renewal (additional $75.00)

2 year renewal (additional $150.00)

3 year renewal (additional $225.00)

4 year renewal (additional $300.00)

5 year renewal (additional $375.00)

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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE*

SIGNATURE (TYPE FULL NAME)

Signature*

CAPACITY (E.G., OWNER, AGENT, TRUSTEE, GENERAL PARTNER, CORPORATE OFFICER, MEMBER)

Authorization*

I agree to pay the above total amount according to the card issuer agreement and hereby authorize the charge for the total amount above for the processing of selected USCG documents. I understand that my application will be processed in the order in which it is received by Vessel Documentation Online, a private documentation firm. I understand that application and processing fees are non-refundable as per Vessel Documentation Online's no refund policy and as per 46 CFR 67.500(e). I understand that submitting another application for vessel documentation will supersede the current/pending application for that vessel.

Credit Card*

Card Details

Cardholder Name

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BILLING ADDRESS*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone*

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Agree to Terms and Conditions*

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