Shipping - Information from the UK Department for Transport on maritime regulation and safety matters.

Established in 1961 as an independent government agency, responsible for the regulation of shipping in the foreign trades of the United States.

Its history, task and duties, maritime safety, and statistics. Information about icebreakers and pleasure boating. Vessels and timetables for the public transports.

Malta Maritime Authority supervises the organization and administration of primary maritime services, including ship and yacht registrations, management and operation of the Port of Valletta and yacht marinas.

The overall mission of MARAD is to promote the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine. General information, history, news, publications, and office locations available at website.