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Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) that provides loan guarantees to finance the construction or reconstruction of vessels in U.S. shipyards. The program supports the shipbuilding industry, reduces financing risk for shipowners, and promotes a strong domestic maritime sector.
Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens or entities constructing vessels intended for operation in U.S. trade or for use by the U.S. military. Loan guarantees can cover up to 87. 5 percent of the vessel's actual cost.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through MARAD's Office of Marine Finance.
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United States Department of Transportation * Maritime Industry Advisories * Find a U.S. Flag Vessel * Maritime Administration Careers * Frequently Asked Questions * Business Services & Products * National Defense Reserve Fleet * National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) * Deepwater Ports Licensing * International Activities and Agreements * Data and Reports: Education Training and Workforce * Maritime Workforce Development * Federal Grant Assistance * United States Marine Highway Program * Port Infrastructure Development Grants * Capital Construction Fund * Construction Reserve Fund * Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) * Federal Grant Reporting Requirements * Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program (META) * Environmental Compliance * National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) * Vessel Inventory Reports since July 1990 * Maritime Administration Careers * Frequently Asked Questions * Business Services & Products * National Defense Reserve Fleet * National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) * Deepwater Ports Licensing * International Activities and Agreements * Data and Reports: Education Training and Workforce * Maritime Workforce Development * Federal Grant Assistance * United States Marine Highway Program * Port Infrastructure Development Grants * Capital Construction Fund * Construction Reserve Fund * Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) * Federal Grant Reporting Requirements * Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program (META) * Environmental Compliance * National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) * Vessel Inventory Reports since July 1990 * Federal Grant Assistance * United States Marine Highway Program * Notice of Funding Opportunity * Designated U.S. Marine Highway Routes * Route Designation Process * Frequently Asked Questions * Port Infrastructure Development Grants * Notice of Funding Opportunity * Frequently Asked Questions * Capital Construction Fund * Statute, Regulations, and FAQs * Capital Construction Fund (CCF) Agreement Template * Construction Reserve Fund * Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) * About the Program and Vessels of National Interest * Financing and Debt Overview * Statute Regulations, and FAQs * Credit Subsidy Availability and History * Federal Grant Reporting Requirements Office of Marine Financing 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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gov/grants-finances/title-xi/title-xi-applications) * Vessel construction and reconstruction application forms can be found here -PDF VersionorWord Version * Shipyard modernization application forms can be found here-PDF VersionorWord Version Prior to filing the application, a pre-application meeting(s) should be set up with the Director, Office of Marine Financing to discuss the application and its requirements.
Title XI Application Process Priority for Application Processing The following is a summary of the priority for consideration of applications mandated by the program’s authorizing statute – * Vessels suitable as a naval auxiliary vessel and meet a shortfall in sealift capacity or capability; * Vessels of National Interest; and * Shipyard modernizations and any vessels that do not meet the above requirements.
Applications are generally processed in order of receipt but are not required to be approved in that same order. Processing times vary based on complexity of the project and/or transaction structure and the responsiveness of the applicant during the MARAD review. Since 1993, Title XI has issued 114 loan commitments for over $7.
9 billion in support of domestic ship construction and shipyard modernization projects. Last updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION **Maritime Administration** 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE * Environment & Innovation * U.S. Maritime Advisories
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Owners of certain classes of vessels and shipyards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) is funded by Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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