Contains the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, the Maritime Security Act of 2003, the Shipping Act of 1984, and related acts, as amended through the first session of the 109th Congress.

The 6th annual edition of the Compilation of Maritime Laws, issued by the U.S. Maritime Administration, setting forth certain maritime laws through the 2nd Session of the 106th Congress. This volume is for informational purposes only; citation to the law should be made by reference to the U.S. Code or other official reporter. Other Related Acts include: Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, the Merchant Marine Act, 1920; & the Merchant Marine Act, 1928. Also includes information on: Maritime Admin. funding for 2001; maritime liability; artificial reef program; cabotage; cargo reservation; military programs (Fast Sealift Program, Nat. Defense Sealift Fund, DoD lease authority, etc.); & much more.