• State Maritime Academy SIP Compliance & Reporting
• USMMA Service Obligation Compliance & Reporting
• Career Services Support

MARAD utilizes the Maritime Service Compliance System (MSCS) to assist graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and State Maritime Academies who received Student Incentive Payments in completing the required annual compliance reports during their service obligation after graduation. MSCS is the preferred method of reporting and can be accessed at https://mscs.marad.dot.gov. Graduates who are unable to report through the web-based MSCS may submit their annual reports via email to maritime.graduate@marad.dot.gov or by mail to:

U.S. Maritime Administration, Office of Maritime Labor & Training, Service Compliance Obligation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E. (MAR 650), Washington, DC 20590.

New MSCS Users:       Please refer to the MSCS User Guide found here

Existing MSCS Users: If you have previously accessed this system, your previous username and password will no longer work for this reporting cycle. Please refer to the MSCS User Guide. 

Important Information for Graduates

State Maritime Academy SIP Compliance & Reporting

Thank you for participating in the Student Incentive Payments Program (SIP) and for your commitment as a Strategic Sealift Officer, graduate, and licensed officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine. SIP's success mainly depends on following all aspects and processes of the program, especially the Obligation and Compliance sections. Students are encouraged to review these procedures both before and after graduation to ensure they understand their service obligation commitments.

The materials located at MSCS are provided to help understand the Program's compliance requirements upon graduation and to offer information for those interested in enrolling in SIP. Students are encouraged to talk with their academy's SIP coordinator to learn more about the Program's entrance requirements and the application process. 

USMMA Service Obligation Compliance & Reporting

Congratulations on your recent graduation. At USMMA, you received an excellent education and the skills necessary for a successful career. Since the Federal Government has a substantial investment in your education, you will be required to fulfill the terms of a service obligation after graduation. Graduates are advised to review the service obligation, compliance & reporting material either before (when pre-registering in MSCS) and upon graduation. Please click here to view MARAD's service obligation flyer, orientation and compliance briefings, FAQs, or to access MSCS.

Questions regarding the Service Obligation can be directed to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) by email at maritime.graduate@dot.gov or by phone at (202) 366-7618. 

Career Services Support