U.S. Shipping Fleets
This section provides information relating to the composition of the U.S. shipping industry
U.S.-Flag Crude Carriers All U.S.-flag crude oil carriers and the structure of the fleet since the introduction of OPA 90
U.S.-Flag Product and Chemical Carriers All U.S.-flag product and chemical carriers, including ITBs, and the structure of the fleet since the introduction of OPA 90
U.S.-Flag Tank Barges Over 5,000 GT All U.S.-flag tank barges over 5,000 GT, excluding ITBs, and the structure of the fleet since the introduction of OPA 90
U.S.-Flag Dry Bulk Carriers All U.S.-flag lakers and oceangoing bulkers
U.S.-Flag Dry Bulk Barges All U.S.-flag dry bulk barges over 400 feet in length
U.S.-Flag General Cargo Ships All U.S.-flag general cargo carriers, including containerships, trailerships, barge carriers and other types
U.S.-Flag General Cargo Barges All U.S.-flag container and trailer barges operated in regularly scheduled liner services
U.S.-Flag Deck Barges All U.S.-flag deck barges over 5,000 GT
U.S.-Flag Dredges All U.S.-flag trailing-suction and cutter-suction dredges
U.S.-Flag Ferries - Publicly Owned All U.S.-flag ferries owned by federal state or local government agencies
U.S.-Flag Ferries - Privately Owned All U.S.-flag ferries owned by private-sector entities
M.S.C. - Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force Ships
M.S.C. - Special-Mission Ships