Mariner Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form MA-2011 Mariner Survey	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Published 30-Day FRN for 2133-0555 8.10.2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-11	Available
46 USC 50102 Survey of Merchant Marine 12.31.2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-28	Available
Published 60-Day FRN for 2133-0555 6.3.2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-28	Available
Supporting Statement B for 2133-0555 7.28.2026.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-07-28	Available
Supporting Statement A for 2133-0555 7.28.2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-28	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
251345	Mariner Survey	Form and Instruction	Modified	Mariner Survey

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0555	ICR Reference No: 202605-2133-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202201-2133-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Mariner Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/11/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	5,162	690
Time Burden (Hours)	1,721	247
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Mariner Survey is a voluntary survey of appropriately credentialed U.S. merchant mariners and will be used to estimate the number of qualified merchant mariners who are willing to serve on short notice during a period of war, armed conflict, national emergency, or maritime mobilization need (national need). This exercise will be used to assess the maritime workforce's capacity to support both sealift operations and maritime commerce during surge operations. Per 46 United States Code (U.S.C.) 50102(a), this survey will be conducted biennially, to adequately monitor changes in the mariner workforce's availability and willingness to sail.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 50104 Name of Law: POLICY, STUDIES, AND REPORTS-Studies of general maritime problems
   US Code: 46 USC 50102 Name of Law: Shipping-Survey of merchant marine
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 33290	06/03/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 51524	08/10/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Mariner Survey	MA-2011	Mariner Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	5,162	690	0	4,472	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,721	247	0	1,474	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: OMB 2133-0555 (Mariner Survey Pretest) is being revised and renamed (Mariner Survey), to reflect the transition from a pretest survey to a full biennial voluntary survey of merchant mariners. Since the implementation of this survey, the total respondents, responses, and burden hours increased from 690, 690, and 247 hours to 5,162, 5,162, and 1,721 hours respectively. Additionally, there were minor changes to clarify some of the survey questions, while the Cognitive Interview instrument was eliminated.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $135,050

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 08/11/2026

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