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National Defense Reserve Fleet

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National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF)
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National Defense Reserve Fleet and Services

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Section 11 of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 established the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), designed provide a reserve of ships for national defense and national emergencies. Today's fleet consists of approximately 100 vessels --...

National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF)

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For retention of vessels valued for national defense purposes, MARAD manages and maintains a fleet of inactive, Government-owned vessels known as the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), to provide a reserve of approximately 100 vessels --...