Ship Sales (20.805)
Program
20.805 Ship Sales
Federal Agency
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorization
Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended; Sections 508 and 510(i), Public Laws 74-835, 92-402, and 95-177, 101-595, and 103-451 as amended; Public Law 98-133, 46 U.S.C. 1158.
Program Number
20.805
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/10/2005 (Program has been inactive.)
Objectives
To sell by competitive bids, merchant ships which become surplus to the needs of the Government.
Types of Assistance
Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Special uses such as for artificial fish reefs or for dismantling purposes. Restrictions preclude use of ships for transporting cargo or passengers.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Those who have a need for ships for dismantling purposes may purchase ships under competitive bids. States may be conveyed ships for sinking as artificial fish reefs.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Those who have a need for ships for dismantling purposes or for sinking as artificial fish reefs.
Credentials/Documentation
Affidavits of citizenship, statements of operating, and financial capabilities.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Write to the Maritime Administration for invitations to bid.
Award Procedure
As noted in invitations to bid.
Deadlines
As noted in invitations to bid.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Documentation that ships have been put to the uses for which purchased. Reports are to be submitted after work accomplished.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
Twelve ships were sold for scrapping in fiscal year 2001. One ship was donated to States for sinking as artificial fish reefs. Five ships are expected to be sold for scrapping, three ships are expected to be sold under special legislation for operation, and it is anticipated that one vessel will be donated to a State for sinking as artificial fish reef in fiscal year 2001.
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-4303-0-1-403.
Obligations
(Value of ship sales) FY 02 $0; FY 03 $0; and FY 04 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
41 CFR 101-45.105.2.
Related Programs
39.007, Sale of Federal Surplus Personal Property.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Inquiries should be directed to Headquarters Office. Invitations to bid can be obtained from the Maritime Administration Headquarters Office.
Headquarters Office
Director, Office of Ship Operations, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366-1875.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
