Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee (ASFAC)
Applications open
U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Newly established committee that provides policy information, advice, and recommendations on positioning the United States to take advantage of emerging opportunities for Arctic maritime transportation. Members develop reports on Arctic seaway development, maritime infrastructure, safety services, and vessel measurement standards.
Who currently sits on it
IAAC has not yet published a verified membership list for this body. Rather than guess, this stays empty until it has been read from an official source.
What the role involves
- Advise on development of Arctic seaways and shipping routes
- Recommend improvements to Arctic maritime infrastructure
- Advise on marine safety services in the Arctic
- Address vessel measurement standards
How the seat is filled
- Who appoints
- Secretary of Transportation
- Who is eligible
- Nominees must fit one of nine membership categories, including Alaska Native tribal members, representatives of Arctic coastal communities, vessel operators, marine safety professionals, Arctic business representatives, and maritime labor organizations. Registered lobbyists may not serve in an individual capacity. Applicants may self-apply or be nominated by any organization or individual.
- Residency required
- Not stated by the agency
- Term
- 2 years
- Meets
- Twice a year, with at least one meeting annually in Alaska and other meetings held virtually
- Time commitment
- Not stated by the agency
- Compensation
- Unpaid
- Deadline
- Sep 22, 2026
- Status
- Applications open
- Official notice
- federalregister.gov →
- Last verified by IAAC
- Jul 26, 2026
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