U.S. Build Determinations are responses to requests seeking confirmation that the regulatory standards to establish U.S. build are met.
Pursuant to Section 516 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, all determinations by the Director, National Vessel Documentation Center will be posted online when issued.
U.S. Build Determination Letters
REVIEW CRITERIA FOR STEEL WEIGHT COMPONENTS 08-19-2021
USCG STEEL REVIEW FLOWCHART 06-10-2020
Dredge Technology Corporation 09-15-2009
CADE CANDIES 04-14-2011
NASSCO Flat Deck Container Barge 08-01-2011
VT Halter Marine, Inc. 02-22-2012
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc./SeaRiver Maritime, Inc. 04-11-2012
Waller Marine, Inc 09-25-2012
Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC 11-29-2012
Normrock Industries, Inc. 04-25-2013
NASSCO Dual Fuel Containerships 09-24-2013
NASSCO Product/Chemical Tank Vessels 05-27-2014
Aker MT-50 Product Tankers 08-27-2014
Vigor Fab, LLC 01-29-2015
Dredge Technology Corporation 12-16-2015
Watermaster Excavator 12-21-2016, 09-24-2019, and 10-30-2020
Philly Shipyard, Inc./Aloha Class Containerships 07-25-2017
Dakota Creek Industries, Inc./AMERICA'S FINEST 08-31-2017
NASSCO ConRo Vessels 10-04-2017
Dakota Creek Industries, Inc./BLUE NORTH 11-21-2017
Keppel AMFELS, LLC 03-06-2019
The Interlake Steamship Company 03-21-2019
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC 03-21-2019
Curtin Maritime Corp. 09-24-2019
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding/CLEAN CANAVERAL 12-28-2020
BLOUNT BOATS INC 10-20-2021
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