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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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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
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Owners of certain classes of vessels and shipyards Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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