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PRESS BOOK

July 12, 2005

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B05-016

The Maritime Administration has released its updated Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities - 2004. The expanded report contains facility information on over 250 U.S. shipyards, including many small and medium sized yards.

The survey is required by law primarily for use in determining whether an adequate shipbuilding and repair industrial base exists for use in a national emergency. Moreover, it provides basic information concerning shipyard capabilities, which would be of interest to prospective shipowner/operators. In addition, the Report provides information on current and future shipbuilding activity, as well as industry capital investments.

The Report on Survey of U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities – 2004 is available for download on MARAD’s web site by clicking on http://www.marad.dot.gov/nmrec

The report may be obtained from MARAD’s Office of Shipbuilding and Marine Technology, room 8101 (telephone: 202-366-1867) or by email from Beth.Gearhart@MARAD.DOT.GOV. Reports may also be obtained from the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, room 7219 (telephone: 202-366-5807), 400 Seventh St., SW, Washington, DC 20590.

B05-017

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved one application under Section 9 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended.

Callaway Barge Lines, Inc., Green Cove Springs, FL has received approval to sell the 2,322-gross-ton freight barge REBEKAH to Intertug SA, a Venezuelan corporation, and transfer said Vessel to Venezuelan registry and flag.

The vessel was built in Tampa, FL in 1981.