Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355

In accordance with 46 CFR Part 355, shipowners, charterers, equity owners, ship managers, etc., seeking benefits provided by statute are required to provide on an annual basis, an Affidavit of U.S. Citizenship to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for analysis. The Affidavits of U.S. Citizenship filed with MARAD will be reviewed to determine if the Applicants are eligible to participate in the programs offered by the agency.

The latest form for Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355 expires 2022-09-30 and can be found here.