A Study on Vessel Design Challenge

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MARAD is seeking proposals from design teams to create and model commercially useful vessel designs that improve fuel efficiency and reduce underwater radiated noise. Teams may submit one or more designs for existing, upcoming, or experimental vessels; preferred teams include U.S.-based companies and may include naval architects, marine engineers, shipyards, owners or operators, and technology providers. Up to $1.25 million is available overall, with expected awards of roughly $150,000 to $450,000 per team and projects lasting no more than 18 months.

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U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) A Study on Vessel Design Challenge RFP No. 693JF726R000016 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): The Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a Vessel Design Challenge (Challenge). This Challenge intends to fund multiple design teams willing to undertake integrated design work to improve fuel efficiency and reduce vessel underwater radiated noise (URN) to create the next generation of U.S. vessels. Individual awards depend on number of designs proposed for the package. Awards are intended to be for not less than $150k and likely not more than $450k. Project…

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Closes Jan 10, 2027

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