AUTHORITY: This information is being collected under the authority of the National Security Directive #28 (October 5, 1989), Merchant Marine Act of 1936; Maritime Security Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108–136).

PURPOSE(S): DOT will use the information provided for resource projection, maintain contact information of Mariners and avoid staffing shortages.

ROUTINE USES: In addition to the DOT General Routine Uses published at 77 FR 42706, July 20, 2012, the information provided may be disclosed to assist in projections of future Mariner needs and determination of educational resources in accordance with DOT’s system of records notice, DOT/MARAD 031 - Mariner Outreach System (MOS) - 74 FR 47851, September 17, 2009.

DISCLOSURE: Provision of the requested information is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information may result in the inability of the Maritime Administration to inform Merchant Mariners about future surveys and volunteer opportunities.

WARNING! Maritime Administration Systems are provided for the processing of official U.S. Government information only. These systems are monitored to ensure information security, system integrity, and the limitation of use for official purposes. Your use of these systems is subject to monitoring at all times. Illegal or unauthorized activities involving these systems can result in criminal prosecution or civil and administrative enforcement proceedings.